Influence of different curing methods on mechanical and durability properties of alkali activated binders

VS Athira, A Bahurudeen, M Saljas… - … and Building Materials, 2021 - Elsevier
Alkali-activated binders are suitable alternatives to carbon-intensive conventional cement.
Although earlier research studies stated the superior performance of alkali-activated …

State-of-the-art report: the self-healing capability of alkali-activated slag (AAS) concrete

N Hammad, A Elnemr, IG Shaaban - Materials, 2023 - mdpi.com
Alkali-activated slag (AAS) has emerged as a potentially sustainable alternative to ordinary
Portland cement (OPC) in various applications since OPC production contributed about 12 …

[HTML][HTML] Crack self-healing in bio-green concrete

LV Zhang, ML Nehdi, AR Suleiman, MM Allaf… - Composites Part B …, 2021 - Elsevier
Eco-efficient concrete produced by alkali-activation of recycled by-products has increased
susceptibility to cracking. This study investigates the potential of S. pasteurii bacteria to …

Effects of self-healing on the microstructure, transport, and electrical properties of 100% construction-and demolition-waste-based geopolymer composites

H Ulugöl, MF Günal, İÖ Yaman, G Yıldırım… - Cement and Concrete …, 2021 - Elsevier
This study aims to investigate the self-healing capability of engineered geopolymer
composites (EGCs) produced with 100% construction and demolition waste (CDW)-based …

An overview of a twofold effect of crystalline admixtures in cement-based materials: from permeability-reducers to self-healing stimulators

A de Souza Oliveira, OFM Gomes, L Ferrara… - Journal of Building …, 2021 - Elsevier
This work presents an overview of the most relevant studies developed to understand the
enhancement promoted by the double effect of the crystalline admixtures (CAs), both as …

Mechanical properties of high ductile alkali-activated fiber reinforced composites with different curing ages

L Kan, F Wang, Z Zhang, W Kabala, Y Zhao - Construction and Building …, 2021 - Elsevier
Combining the high ductility of engineered cementitious composites and sustainable
advantages of alkali activated materials, high ductile alkali-activated fiber reinforced …

Effects of CCCW on properties of cement-based materials: A review

X Hu, J Xiao, Z Zhang, C Wang, C Long… - Journal of Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
The cementitious capillary crystalline waterproofing materials (CCCW), which can generate
crystals filling the cracks and pores of concrete by means of the permeation and …

Effect of limestone powder on mechanical strength, durability and drying shrinkage of alkali-activated slag pastes

AM Rashad, WM Morsi, SA Khafaga - Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, 2021 - Springer
The use of limestone powder (LSP) as a cement replacement is used in abundant
applications due to its low cost and wide availability. Adversely, the use of LSP as a part of …

Crack self-healing in alkali-activated slag composites incorporating immobilized bacteria

LV Zhang, AR Suleiman, MM Allaf, A Marani… - … and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
Decarbonizing concrete manufacturing calls for sustainable construction materials since
cement production contributes about 8% of global anthropogenic CO 2 emissions. Alkali …

Valorization of sugar beet waste as an additive for fly ash geopolymer cement cured at room temperature

AM Rashad, M Gharieb - Journal of Building Engineering, 2021 - Elsevier
As known, Class F fly ash-based geopolymer system needs heat curing to obtain good
properties. The heat curing of this system hinders its wide applications especially in the case …