Water penetration can cause severe performance deterioration and even failure of concrete
constructions through various degradation mechanisms, such as chemical erosion, dry-wet …

Cement industries that produce the primary component of concrete remain one of the main
challenges to the world since they change the climate and possess a negative impact on …

Addressing pervasive environmental challenges, sophisticated next-generation cement-
based materials, engineered to fulfill comprehensive objectives including mechanical …

Colorful superhydrophobic coating with high durability and versatility has been receiving
tremendous attention in decorative applications. A one-step spraying method for fabricating …

Silicone elastomers are promising materials for dielectric elastomer transducers (DETs) due
to their superior properties such as high efficiency, reliability and fast response times. DETs …

The fiber-matrix interface properties play an important role in determining the overall
mechanical performance of the fiber reinforced brittle matrix composites. This study is to …

Inspired by the self-cleaning and water-repellent properties of plants and animals in the
natural world, superhydrophobic and superoleophobic materials develop quickly, and are of …

Concrete is widely used in architecture because of its advantages such as high strength, low
cost, good durability and plasticity. However, due to its hydrophilicity and porous structures …

Smart concretes and structures are intelligent systems that have properties different from
normal concrete, such as self-sensing and self-healing properties, or have the ability to react …

Steel reinforced concrete is often used in buildings, roads and bridges, however, freeze–
thaw damage and steel corrosion pose threats to the strength of concrete. Furthermore, ice …