This paper aims to provide a systematical review of the available printing strategies,
sustainable cementitious materials and characterization methods for extrusion-based 3D …

The advent of digital fabrication for concrete calls for advancing our understanding of the
entanglement of processing technology, rheology, admixture use and hydration control, in …

This paper explores the sustainability aspects of binders used in concrete 3D concrete
printing. Firstly, a prospective approach to conduct sustainability-assessment based on the …

In 3D concrete printing (3DCP), it is necessary to meet contradicting rheological
requirements: high fluidity during pumping and extrusion, and high stability and viscosity at …

An overview of current PCE compositions and synthesis methods is provided, followed by
novel applications for PCEs including C–S–H-PCE nano-composites and a description of …

At first, a critical overview of current polycarboxylate (PCE) technology including the
chemistry of different kinds of PCEs, characteristic molecular properties, their interaction with …

Polycarboxylate (PC) superplasticizers are being widely used in concrete mixtures due to
their high water reduction rate and good slump retention at low dosage. The chemical …

This paper aims to optimize high-volume limestone powder in sustainable ultra-high
performance concrete (UHPC), and characterize its roles on plasticization effect, hydration …

Nanoclay, a thermal treated, purified attapulgite clay, has been used to increase thixotropy.
However, the effect of nanoclay in presence of water reducing agent, such as PCE, on …

The impact of a calcined clay (CC) rich in meta kaolin (~ 50 wt%) present in composite
cements at 0–40% substitution rate for the clinker was studied relative to the dispersing force …