Cement based composite materials (CBCM) with superior mechanical strength and
excellent durability are always desirable in practical applications. Although considerable …

With the rapid development of alkali-activated concrete (AAC) as a promising sustainable
concrete, it is vital to thoroughly understand the microstructural characteristics and …

This paper aims to compare the properties of interfacial transition zones (ITZs) in Portland
cement (PC) concrete and geopolymer concrete. Portland cement and geopolymer pastes …

This study addresses the effect of curing regimes on the mechanical properties, hydration
and microstructure of ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC). The results demonstrate that …

Inorganic materials have essential roles in society, including in building construction, optical
devices, mechanical engineering and as biomaterials,,–. However, the manufacture of …

Anti-water-penetration techniques are important to raise the durability of cement-based
materials (CBMs). Here the water penetration resistances of cement mortars with ethylene …

Current demand for highly sustainable concrete, eg alkali-activated fly ash-slag (AAFS)
concrete, urges understanding the links between microstructure and micromechanical …

To reduce the dead load of concrete structures, this study developed a high performance
lightweight aggregate concrete (HPLAC) by combining the use of ultra high performance …

Lithium slag (LS) is discharged as a byproduct in the process of the lithium carbonate, and it
is very urgent to explore an efficient way to recycle LS in order to protect the environments …

Biological organisms can use amorphous precursors to produce inorganic skeletons with
continuous structures through complete particle fusion. Synthesizing monoliths is much …