[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 …

Design of monolithic superhydrophobic concrete with excellent anti-corrosion and self-cleaning properties

L Cui, T Xiang, B Hu, Y Lv, H Rong, S Zhang… - Colloids and Surfaces A …, 2024 - Elsevier
The issues of cracking, spalling, and corrosion of concrete structures are major causes of
significant losses. One of the most effective strategy to prevent these phenomena from …

Preparation of lightweight porous slag-based geopolymer highly hydrophobic materials for efficient oil-water separation

Y Kou, M Yi, X Li, Y She, Q Li, L Shao… - Construction and Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
Surface hydrophobic modification is a critical technology for enhancing the application
properties of materials, crucial for the development of geopolymer materials in oil-water …

Influence of nano alumina reinforced superabsorbent polymer on mechanical, durability, microstructural and rheological properties of cementitious materials

VS Sujitha, B Ramesh, JR Xavier - Journal of Building Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
Superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) are widely used in concrete for their promising effect in
internal curing and crack sealing. Nano materials are efficient in improving the permeability …

[HTML][HTML] Rheology control and shrinkage mitigation of 3D printed geopolymer concrete using nanocellulose and magnesium oxide

Y Chen, L Zhang, K Wei, H Gao, Z Liu, Y She… - … and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract 3D printing concrete (3DPC) is an emerging technology that produces concrete
using digital method and has revolutionized the traditional labor-intensive construction …

A review on silane and siloxane materials: enhancing durability of cementitious materials through surface treatments

M Zheng, L Zhang, Y Feng - Journal of Materials Science, 2024 - Springer
Cementitious materials, which are extensively utilized in contemporary construction projects,
exhibit a vulnerability to deterioration attributed to their inherently porous architecture. The …

Multi-objective optimization of seawater mixing in cement-based materials with supplementary cementitious materials using response surface methodology

J Chen, J Jia, M Zhu - Materials Today Communications, 2024 - Elsevier
Seawater instead of freshwater to produce concrete is an effective measure to save
freshwater resources. However, the presence of harmful ions in seawater restricts its …

Schiff baseAlkyne precursor for1, 2, 3-Triazole functionalized organosiliconas a PotentialSensor for Zn (II) andAntioxidantActivity

G Singh, J Stanzin, S Khurana, S Devi, G Singh… - … Acta Part A: Molecular …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Schiff base linked1, 2, 3-triazole silane5has been synthesized through the Schiff
base terminated alkyne with azido via click chemistry, the compound4 structure elucidated …

[HTML][HTML] Rheological properties and shootability of sprayable geopolymer mortar

Y She, K Wei, Y Chen, Q Yu - Construction and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Geopolymer presents a promising alternative to Portland cement for shotcrete, offering
reduced environmental impacts, favorable mechanical performance, and improved …

Effect of Na2SiO3/NaOH rate and natural zeolite content on basalt fiber reinforced eco-efficient slag-based geopolymer mortar synthesis

M Efe, A Öz, B Bayrak, G Kaplan, AC Aydın - Archives of Civil and …, 2024 - Springer
Considering that industrial wastes such as granulated blast furnace slag (GBFS) and fly ash
(FA) will be released less or more in the future, developing geopolymer composites with …