Recent progress and technical challenges in using calcium sulfoaluminate (CSA) cement

Y Tao, AV Rahul, MK Mohan, G De Schutter… - Cement and Concrete …, 2023 - Elsevier
Calcium sulfoaluminate (CSA) cement can be used as a replacement for Portland cement to
reduce CO 2 emissions. However, the performance of CSA cement remains unknown with …

On the micro-and meso-structure and durability of 3D printed concrete elements

K Van Tittelboom, MK Mohan, B Šavija, E Keita… - Cement and Concrete …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract 3D printed concrete (3DPC) creates opportunities, including a reduction in
construction waste and time and increased design freedom. However, because of the …

A rheometric approach to assess plastic shrinkage and implications of early age drying on the microstructure of cement-based materials

MK Mohan, AV Rahul, Y Villagran-Zaccardi… - Cement and Concrete …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract 3D printed cementitious materials are subjected to environmental drying from a very
early age as it does not have any formwork protection. In this paper, we present a novel …

Synergistic effects of steel fibers and steel wires on uniaxial tensile mechanical and self-sensing properties of UHPC

T Sun, X Wang, N Maimaitituersun, S Dong, L Li… - … and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Doping steel fibers (SFs) can greatly improve the tensile mechanical properties of concrete
as the SFs form reinforcement networks inside concrete. Meanwhile, steel wires (SWs), due …

Reinforcing effects of polypropylene on energy absorption and fracturing of cement-based tailings backfill under impact loading

J Li, S Cao, E Yilmaz - International Journal of Minerals, Metallurgy and …, 2024 - Springer
Polypropylene (PP) fiber-reinforced cement-based tailings backfill (FRCTB) is a green
compound material with superior crack resistance and has good prospects for application in …

Hierarchically Porous Covalent Organic Frameworks: Synthesis Methods and Applications

X Wang, Z Mu, P Shao, X Feng - Chemistry–A European …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) with high porosity have garnered considerable interest
for various applications owing to their robust and customizable structure. However …

The effect of carbonation pressure on microbial assisted steel slag-based carbon sequestration material

X Zhang, Y Su, S Liu - Journal of Building Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
This study investigates the factors influencing the application of microbial-induced carbonate
deposition in the in-situ mineral carbonation process. Carbon-negative building materials …

Drying-induced damages in exposed fresh cement-based materials at very early ages: From standard casting to 3D printing

W Zuo, L Caneda-Martinez, E Keita, P Aimedieu… - Cement and Concrete …, 2024 - Elsevier
In this paper, we are studying the shrinkage and microstructural damages induced by drying
in samples exposed to drying at very early ages. We measure for two model mortars the …

Optimizing printing and rheological parameters for 3D printing with cementitious materials

Q Wang, S Han, J Yang, Z Li, M An - Automation in Construction, 2025 - Elsevier
In 3D printing, selecting appropriate printing parameters based on material rheology is
critical for achieving compatible filaments with optimal performance. However, the process of …

Layer interface characteristics and adhesion of 3D printed cement-based materials exposed to post-printing temperature disturbance

Y Zhang, Y Tao, JRA Godinho, Q Ren, Z Jiang… - Cement and Concrete …, 2025 - Elsevier
The layer interface, which is vital for the performance and longevity of 3D printed cement-
based materials (3DPCM), is very sensitive to the environmental conditions because of the …