A critical review on the interaction between calcium silicate hydrate (CSH) and different ions

X Liu, P Feng, J Chen, Q Liu, X Yu, Y Cai, H Zhu… - … and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
The influence of ions, whether intrinsic to the pore solution of cementitious materials or
originating from the external environment of concrete structures, exerts a considerable …

Modulation of the workability and Ca/Si/Al ratio of cement-metakaolin cementitious material system by using fly ash: Synergistic effect and hydration products

S Wang, X Gu, J Liu, Z Zhu, H Wang, X Ge, X Xu… - … and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
The fresh behavior of Ordinary Portland cement (OPC)-Metakaolin (MK) cementitious
material system is relatively undesirable and needs to be used in conjunction with other …

Understanding the effect of alkali content on hydration, hardening, and performance of Portland cement-a comprehensive review

J Chen, J Jia, M Zhu - Materials Today Communications, 2024 - Elsevier
Understanding the impact of alkali content in Portland cement on cement hydration is crucial
for optimizing cement quality from the source and enhancing cement performance. This …

Preparation of carbon-negative artificial lightweight aggregates by carbonating sintered red mud (SRM): CO2 sequestration, microstructure and performance

M Xu, Q Zhao, L Mo, B Chen - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2024 - Elsevier
This study investigated the possibility of employing CO 2 curing for the production of cement-
free artificial aggregates using low-value sintering red mud (SRM) and fly ash (FA). The …

Rheology and microstructure of lithium slag/metakaolin geopolymer pastes: Insights from particle packing and water dynamic evolution

G Liang, W Yao, A She - Journal of Building Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
The high viscosity of alkali activator and physicochemical characteristics of metakaolin
particles impair the rheological properties of fresh geopolymer pastes, becoming one of the …

Improving the early-age properties of eco-binder with high volume waste gypsum: Hydration process and ettringite formation

P Tang, J Wen, Y Fu, X Liu, W Chen - Journal of Building Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
The long setting times and low early-age mechanical properties resulting from the
insufficient hydration products (especially ettringite at early age), limited the application of an …

[HTML][HTML] Pozzolanic activity of FCC catalyst waste slag (CWS) for cement and geopolymer production

Z Lei, S Pavia - Cleaner Engineering and Technology, 2024 - Elsevier
Catalyst waste slag (CWS) is generated in large amounts when fabricating the catalyst
required in the fluid cracking catalyst (FCC) process used for oil refining. Currently, CWS is …

[HTML][HTML] lOH4− Affects the Crystalline Calcium Silicate Hydrate Minerals Synthesized by Fly Ash-Based Silicon Extraction Solution and Lime Milk

Z Yang, D Kang, Y Jiao, K Wang, C Fang… - Case Studies in …, 2024 - Elsevier
When extracting amorphous silicon from fly ash using a strong alkaline solution, other
elements such as Al also enter the silicon extraction solution in the form of Al OH 4−. To …

Effect of Alkalis on Tricalcium Silicate Hydration with and without Incorporating Metakaolin

S Wei, K Zheng, W Hou, Z Zhang, X Zhou… - Journal of Materials in …, 2024 - ascelibrary.org
This study investigated the effect of alkalis on C 3 S hydration with and without incorporating
aluminate phases. Pastes of 100% C 3 S and 90% C 3 S+ 10% metakaolin (MK) were …