A review of recent advances in the science and technology of seawater-mixed concrete

U Ebead, D Lau, F Lollini, A Nanni, P Suraneni… - Cement and concrete …, 2022 - Elsevier
A review of the last 16 years of research (2005–2021) on seawater-mixed concrete is
presented. A very significant amount of research, both fundamental and applied, has been …

[HTML][HTML] Molecular dynamics simulation in concrete research: A systematic review of techniques, models and future directions

S Barbhuiya, BB Das - Journal of Building Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
This paper presents a comprehensive review of the application of molecular dynamics
simulation in concrete research. The study addresses the background and significance of …

Unraveling disadhesion mechanism of epoxy/CSH interface under aggressive conditions

D Hou, Q Yang, P Wang, Z Jin, M Wang… - Cement and Concrete …, 2021 - Elsevier
Almost all FRP-reinforced concrete exposed to the marine environment are susceptible to
durability deficiencies due to failure of the FRP/epoxy/concrete interface, especially the …

High-performing and fire-resistant biobased epoxy resin from renewable sources

J Dai, Y Peng, N Teng, Y Liu, C Liu… - ACS Sustainable …, 2018 - ACS Publications
Epoxy resins with high thermal and mechanical performance as well as good resistance to
fire are difficult to synthesize. In this work, a high-performance intrinsically flame-retardant …

Molecular simulation of calcium-silicate-hydrate and its applications: a comprehensive review

Q Luo, Y Xiang, Q Yang, T Liang, Y Xie - Construction and Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
Calcium silicate hydrate (CSH) is a crucial component in cementitious materials which
greatly contributes to the strength and properties of cement-based concrete. However …

[HTML][HTML] Exploring the development and applications of sustainable natural fiber composites: A review from a nanoscale perspective

Y Feng, H Hao, H Lu, CL Chow, D Lau - Composites Part B: Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
As a result of global sustainable development, natural fiber composites (NFCs) have
become increasingly attractive due to their remarkable performance, novel functionality, and …

[HTML][HTML] Multiscale mechanics and molecular dynamics simulations of the durability of fiber-reinforced polymer composites

K Lin, Z Wang - Communications Materials, 2023 - nature.com
Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites have gained widespread applications in many
engineering fields, making it imperative to study long-term performance under service …

[HTML][HTML] Nano-engineering of construction materials using molecular dynamics simulations: Prospects and challenges

D Lau, W Jian, Z Yu, D Hui - Composites Part B: Engineering, 2018 - Elsevier
In recent years, research articles involving molecular dynamics simulations of construction
materials have grown significantly in number. The growth reflects an emerging need to …

Atomistic simulation of polymer-cement interactions: Progress and research challenges

AA Bahraq, MA Al-Osta, OSB Al-Amoudi… - … and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
Composites are commonly used in engineering applications. One example is the polymer-
cement composites, where the polymers are used to modify/reinforce the cement mortar and …

[HTML][HTML] Degradation of epoxy/glass interface in hygrothermal environment: An atomistic investigation

XQ Wang, W Jian, O Buyukozturk, CKY Leung… - Composites Part B …, 2021 - Elsevier
The degradation at the glass fiber/matrix interface through molecular dynamics simulations
in hygrothermal environment is investigated. The glass fiber reinforced polymer composite …