[HTML][HTML] Global insights into micro-macro mechanisms and environmental implications of limestone calcined clay cement (LC3) for sustainable construction …

N Ijaz, WM Ye, Z ur Rehman, Z Ijaz… - Science of the Total …, 2024 - Elsevier
Limestone calcined clay cement (LC3) has gained attention in the research paradigm, and
useful data is available in scattered form, necessitates comprehensive review to provide …

Research progress in advanced nanomechanical characterization of cement-based materials

Z Luo, W Li, K Wang, SP Shah - Cement and Concrete Composites, 2018 - Elsevier
Advanced characterization techniques have provided powerful tools for characterizations of
materials at micro-and nano-scales worldwide. Although some overviews on …

Effect and mechanisms of nanomaterials on interface between aggregates and cement mortars

X Wang, S Dong, A Ashour, W Zhang, B Han - Construction and Building …, 2020 - Elsevier
As the weakest zone in concrete, the interfacial transition zone (ITZ) between aggregates
and cement mortars has important effects on the properties of concrete. This paper aims to …

Mechanical, environmental and economic performance of sustainable Grade 45 concrete with ultrahigh-volume Limestone-Calcined Clay (LCC)

J Yu, DK Mishra, C Hu, CKY Leung, SP Shah - … Conservation and Recycling, 2021 - Elsevier
Low-grade calcined clay mixed with limestone powder (Limestone-Calcined Clay, LCC) is a
new kind of cement replacement material in the face of the inadequate availability of …

Nanoscale insights into the interfacial characteristics between calcium silicate hydrate and silica

MF Kai, F Sanchez, DS Hou, JG Dai - Applied Surface Science, 2023 - Elsevier
The interfacial characteristics between cement paste and silica are far from being fully
understood, especially from the nanoscale perspective. Herein, molecular models were …

[HTML][HTML] Nanomechanical characteristics of interfacial transition zone in nano-engineered concrete

X Wang, S Dong, Z Li, B Han, J Ou - Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
This study investigates the effects of nanofillers on the interfacial transition zone (ITZ)
between aggregate and cement paste by using nanoindentation and statistical …

Back to basics: Nanomodulating calcium silicate hydrate gels to mitigate CO2 footprint of concrete industry

X Wang, S Ding, A Ashour, H Ye, VK Thakur… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2024 - Elsevier
To realize the sustainable development of concrete, it is vital to mitigate its consumption and
environmental footprint (especially CO 2 footprint) from prolonging the service life through …

Leaching kinetics and reactivity evaluation of ferronickel slag in alkaline conditions

R Cao, Z Jia, Z Zhang, Y Zhang, N Banthia - Cement and Concrete …, 2020 - Elsevier
This paper evaluates the reactivity of individual mineral phases of ferronickel slag (FNS)
based on the backscattered electron images analysis (BSE-IA) and presents the leaching …

Engineering properties and optimal design of foam lightweight soil composite fly ash: An eco-friendly subgrade material

C Zhang, Z Zhu, Y Zhang, F Liu, Y Yang, Y Wan… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2023 - Elsevier
Foam lightweight soil is used frequently in engineering construction for soft soil areas due to
its superior lightness and economy, but its greater cement usage will result in cost increase …

A review of the interfacial transition zones in concrete: Identification, physical characteristics, and mechanical properties

Q Chen, J Zhang, Z Wang, T Zhao, Z Wang - Engineering Fracture …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Interfacial Transition Zones (ITZ) with high porosity are easier pathways for damage
initiation and propagation. However, their mechanical performance has hardly been …