[HTML][HTML] Phase change materials incorporated into geopolymer concrete for enhancing energy efficiency and sustainability of buildings: A review

I Asadi, MH Baghban, M Hashemi, N Izadyar… - Case Studies in …, 2022 - Elsevier
To reduce CO 2 emissions by 55% by 2030, applying sustainable and energy-efficient
materials like geopolymer concrete containing Phase change materials (PCMs) for …

[HTML][HTML] Assessment of factors impacting thermal conductivity of cementitious composites—A review

WH Khushefati, R Demirboğa, KZ Farhan - Cleaner Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
Considering the fact that thermal mass materials enable a significant reduction of 7–22% in
energy consumption in buildings, it is vital to use cementitious materials with enhanced …

Effect of hematite and iron slag as aggregate replacement on thermal, mechanical, and gamma-radiation shielding properties of concrete

AM Ibrahim, AR Mohamed, AM El-Khatib… - … and Building Materials, 2021 - Elsevier
Improving concrete shielding properties for preserving both environmental and human
safety in nuclear power plants is essential. Iron slag and Hematite have high molar mass …

Printability, thermal and compressive strength properties of cementitious materials: A comparative study with silica fume and limestone

D Srinivas, D Dey, B Panda, TG Sitharam - Materials, 2022 - mdpi.com
Over the past decade, 3D printing in the construction industry has received worldwide
attention and developed rapidly. The research and development of cement and concrete …

Thermal behavior and energy efficiency of modified concretes in the tropical climate: A systemic review

YH Lee, M Amran, YY Lee, ABH Kueh, SF Kiew… - Sustainability, 2021 - mdpi.com
Concrete remains the most utilised construction material for building envelopes, which
regulate the indoor temperature to achieve human thermal comfort. Often, the energy …

Combined effect of silicon dioxide and titanium dioxide nanoparticles on concrete properties

R Al-Rbaihat, MN Al-Marafi - Journal of Ecological Engineering, 2023 - yadda.icm.edu.pl
Nanoconcrete is an attractive research area because of its recent practical applications in
building materials technologies. This study investigates the individual and combined effects …

Investigation of compressive strength and thermal properties of corn cob ash cement concrete

KO Oriola, AA Raheem, AB Ogundele - Materials Today: Proceedings, 2023 - Elsevier
Corn cob is an agricultural waste obtained from maize or corn. Previous studies considered
the conversion of corn cob into useful materials by incorporating its ash as partial …

[HTML][HTML] Estimation of thermal resistance and capacitance of a concrete wall from in situ measurements: A comparison of steady-state and dynamic models

B Arregi, R Garay-Martinez, JC Ramos - Energy and Buildings, 2023 - Elsevier
There is a growing interest in characterising the thermal performance of building envelopes
when exposed to realistic weather and indoor conditions. In this study, data from a full-scale …

Reviewing the Potential of Phase Change Materials in Concrete Pavements for Anti-Freezing Capabilities and Urban Heat Island Mitigation

I Asadi, S Jacobsen, MH Baghban, M Maghfouri… - Buildings, 2023 - mdpi.com
This study provides an overview of how phase change materials (PCMs) can improve the
resistance of concrete pavement to freeze–thaw cycles and mitigate the urban heat island …

[HTML][HTML] Developing thermal insulation concrete with enhanced mechanical strength using belitic calcium sulfoaluminate cement and wood chips

K Gholami, Z Feng, J Zhao, G Huang, WV Liu - Construction and Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
Mixing forest industrial by-products, wood chips, with cement to produce thermal insulation
concrete can help reduce energy consumption associated with temperature control in …