[HTML][HTML] Hydrophobic or superhydrophobic modification of cement-based materials: A systematic review

J Zhao, X Gao, S Chen, H Lin, Z Li, X Lin - Composites Part B: Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
Superhydrophobic materials are investigated extensively because of their excellent surface
properties, such as self-cleaning, oil-water separation, corrosion resistance, anti-icing, and …

A review of various self-cleaning surfaces, durability and functional applications on building exteriors

G Liu, T Zhao, H Fei, F Li, W Guo, Z Yao… - Construction and Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
Extensive research is being conducted on self-cleaning surfaces inspired by biological
phenomena, owing to their remarkable surface properties. Recently, the utilization of self …

Experimental study on freeze-thaw resistance of mortar: An attempt to modify hydrophobic materials with hydrophobic nano-silica

Y Pang, H Wang, L Yang, Q Tang, H Li… - Journal of Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
In this study, a novel superhydrophobic additive (MPSANS) was developed to enhance the
freeze-thaw (FT) resistance of mortar by modifying mica powder with stearic acid and …

[HTML][HTML] Alkali-activated materials with organics: A critical review

S Ruan, R Gao, W Tu, D Yan, M Zhang - Composites Part B: Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
This paper represents a critical review on alkali-activated materials (AAM) containing
organics with high homogeneity at nano-scale (< 1 μm). Organics including organosilicons …

[HTML][HTML] Synthesis and application of new core-shell structure via Pickering emulsion polymerization stabilized by graphene oxide

C Wu, D Hou, B Yin, S Li - Composites Part B: Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
Pickering structures significantly improve the compatibility and stability of composite polymer
emulsions by virtue of their unique nanoparticle interfaces. An innovative application of …

Tackling fat, oil, and grease (FOG) build-up in sewers: Insights into deposit formation and sustainable in-sewer management techniques

HH Yusuf, F Roddick, V Jegatheesan, L Gao… - Science of the Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
The increasing global demand for fatty products, population growth, and the expansion of
food service establishments (FSEs) present significant challenges for the wastewater …

Designing a superhydrophobic quality and strengthening mechanism for foam concrete

L Sun, Y Xu, J Wang, R Wang, L Yao - Construction and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
In this study, a superhydrophobic concrete system was created by modifying the concrete by
adding calcium stearate (CS), polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), and hydroxypropyl …

Early-age deformation of hydrophobized metakaolin-based geopolymers

S Ruan, S Chen, Y Liu, Y Zhang, D Yan… - Cement and Concrete …, 2023 - Elsevier
This study presents a novel strategy to simultaneously mitigate the early-age shrinkage and
achieve hydrophobization of metakaolin-based geopolymer (MKG) pastes through the …

Damage mechanism and modeling of concrete in freeze–thaw cycles: a review

J Guo, W Sun, Y Xu, W Lin, W Jing - Buildings, 2022 - mdpi.com
The deterioration of concrete microstructures in freeze–thaw (F–T) cycles is the primary
reason for the reduction in the service life of concrete. This paper reviews recent progress in …

Inhibiting efflorescence of alkali-activated slag mortar by improving its hydrophobicity with methyl-terminated polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS): Evidences showing the …

D Tang, C Yang, C Shen, Z Li, Z Lyu, L Yu… - … and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
This paper proposes to prepare hydrophobic alkali-activated slag (AAS) mortars with methyl-
terminated polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), a hydrophobic polymer with low surface energy, to …