Multiscale microstructure and micromechanical properties of alkali-activated concrete: A critical review
With the rapid development of alkali-activated concrete (AAC) as a promising sustainable
concrete, it is vital to thoroughly understand the microstructural characteristics and …
concrete, it is vital to thoroughly understand the microstructural characteristics and …
[HTML][HTML] Inner superhydrophobic materials based on waste fly ash: Microstructural morphology of microetching effects
Superhydrophobic technology in construction can effectively improve the barrier ability of the
substrate to harmful water-based erosion media, among which the coating scheme is the …
substrate to harmful water-based erosion media, among which the coating scheme is the …
[HTML][HTML] Influence of Si/Al molar ratio and ca content on the performance of fly ash-based geopolymer incorporating waste glass and GGBFS
This study delved into the utilization of waste glass powder (WGP) and ground granulated
blast-furnace slag (GGBFS) as a binder and waste glass cullet (WGC) fine aggregate in fly …
blast-furnace slag (GGBFS) as a binder and waste glass cullet (WGC) fine aggregate in fly …
Synergistic enhancement of converter steelmaking slag, blast furnace slag, Bayer red mud in cementitious materials: Strength, phase composition, and microstructure
W Zhang, X Hao, C Wei, Q Zeng, S Ma, X Liu… - Journal of Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
The dosage of converter steelmaking slag (CSS) is less than 20 wt% in the field of
cementitious materials. This work aims to increase the dosage of CSS in cementitious …
cementitious materials. This work aims to increase the dosage of CSS in cementitious …
Comparative study on the performance of ultra-fine fly ash prepared by different techniques in Portland cement and alkali-activated material
W Liu, H Zhu, X Wu, Y Wan, W Zheng, H Li - Construction and Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
Ultra-fine fly ash (UFA) prepared using different techniques may exhibit various
characteristics, which will affect their performance as cementitious material. This experiment …
characteristics, which will affect their performance as cementitious material. This experiment …
The initial stages of cement hydration at the molecular level
Cement hydration is crucial for the strength development of cement-based materials;
however, the mechanism that underlies this complex reaction remains poorly understood at …
however, the mechanism that underlies this complex reaction remains poorly understood at …
[HTML][HTML] Correlation between dissolubilities of Si, Al, and Fe from aluminosilicate precursor and strength of fly ash-based geopolymer
Fly ash (FA) is the most used aluminosilicate precursor to synthesize geopolymer. However,
as a coal-combustion by-product, the inherent characteristics of FA can be significantly …
as a coal-combustion by-product, the inherent characteristics of FA can be significantly …
Unraveling the cation adsorption of geopolymer binder: A molecular dynamics study
W Zhang, J Li, X Huang, Z Chen, L Lang, K Huang - Chemosphere, 2023 - Elsevier
Geopolymers play a significant role in remediation of heavy metal contamination and are
attracting increasing interests. Sodium aluminosilicate hydrate (NASH) is the prime …
attracting increasing interests. Sodium aluminosilicate hydrate (NASH) is the prime …
Interfacial characteristics and mechanical behavior of geopolymer stabilizers with clay mineral: A molecular dynamics study
D Wu, K Cao, K Chen, N Mao - Applied Clay Science, 2024 - Elsevier
There is a lack of research on the molecular interactions between clay minerals and
geopolymers at the nanoscale, as well as the interfacial mechanism and mechanical …
geopolymers at the nanoscale, as well as the interfacial mechanism and mechanical …
Understanding erosion resistance mechanisms of sodium aluminate silicate hydrate in erosion environments: a molecular dynamics study
Sodium-aluminate-silicate-hydrate (NASH) gel, as the primary reaction product stimulated
by alkali in silica-aluminum-rich minerals, influences the mechanical and durability …
by alkali in silica-aluminum-rich minerals, influences the mechanical and durability …