Superhydrophobic materials are investigated extensively because of their excellent surface
properties, such as self-cleaning, oil-water separation, corrosion resistance, anti-icing, and …

The ingress of water and aggressive substances is the primary reason for the chemical and
physical degradation of concrete infrastructure, leading to a reduction in durability and a …

As a lightweight construction material, foamed concrete has garnered considerable attention
due to a variety of advantages. However, the high-water absorption increases the burden on …

The use of industrial waste and/or by-products as alternative sources of raw materials in
building materials has become standard practice. The result, more sustainable construction …

Penetration of water causes severe reduction in durability and performance of cementitious
materials, which destroys crystal and overlapping contact point nanostructures. In nature …

Thermal effects in concrete are associated with a heat release from the exothermic cement
hydration reactions during concrete curing under normal conditions or under severe cold …

Safe building structures cannot be achieved without reliable waterproofing engineering. To
address the susceptibility of concrete materials to water leakage, a low‐viscosity stearic acid …

Abstract Concrete deterioration by Alkali Silica Reactions (ASR) is a severe issue of
concrete durability associated with porosity and permeability. Most of the industrial solutions …

Soy methyl ester-polystyrene (SME-PS) is an organic material derived from soybeans, which
has proven to be an effective protectant for concrete surfaces. This study investigated the …

Ice when formed on structural materials exhibits strong bonds, which poses a major
challenge to many industries. To remove the ice, the creation of hydrophobic surfaces is …