A novel methodology for indirect application of hydrophobic agents into cement matrix: Superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) as a delivery medium by Dalia Bednarska, Alicja Wieczorek, Julia von Werder

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Ionic soil stabilizers for mitigating drying shrinkage in solidified iron tailings: Enabling large-scale road base application by Jian Jia, Meiling Xu, Jiang Zhu, Xiaolei Lu, Lina Zhang, Xin Cheng

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Effects of nano-SiO2 on sulfate attack resistance of multi-solid waste-based alkali-activated mortar by Jingjun Li, Shichao Wu, Yuxuan Shi, Yongbo Huang, Ying Tian, Duinkherjav Yagaanbuyant

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Performance enhancement and mechanism analysis of low-carbon cement-stabilized macadam based on vibratory mixing method by Mengzhen Zhao, Hao Liu, Quanlei Wang, Mingbin Wang, Zhongda Chen, Xuancang Wang

“…It is capable of cutting down carbon emissions and energy consumption, thus being a promising and low-carbon construction method.…”
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Improving mechanical performance and reducing CO2 emissions of cement-based composites via one-step synthesis of highly dispersed flake g-C3N4 by Jiaqian Pang, Yangrui Wang, Lingjie Jiang, Haijie He, Bin Wang, Yufei Gao

“…The highly dispersible F-CN is more favorable for accelerating cement hydration and refining the microstructure. Compared with the control and B-CN groups, F-CN increases the 28-day compressive strength of cement paste specimens by 8.65 % and 16.90 %, respectively. …”
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The mechanism of chloride ion transport in coral concrete by reverse seepage and saturation based active anti corrosion technology (RS-AAT) by Arafat Easin, Jianzhao Ding, Liang Xiao, Guoxiong Mei

“…Coral concrete, widely used in coastal and island construction, is especially vulnerable due to its porous microstructure. …”
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Mechanical and self-healing performance of rubberized calcium-sulfoaluminate-cement-based ECC for ultra-thin white-topping overlay use by Feng Sun, Qiang Shen, Zhigang Zhang, Jamal A. Abdalla, Rami A. Hawileh, Xiaoyue Zhang, Pei Zhang

“…The mechanical properties, self-healing behavior, and multi-scale microstructure of CSA-ECC at different curing ages were analyzed through compression, tensile, flexural, and wet-dry cycling experiments, as well as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), using two different CR particle sizes and replacement rates. …”
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Impact of oxidized carbon nanotubes on the mechanical, thermal, and hygric properties of Portland cement- and magnesium oxychloride cement-based mortars: A route to advanced buildi... by Adéla Jiříčková, Zbyšek Pavlík, Milena Pavlíková, Adam Pivák, Martina Záleská, Anna-Marie Lauermannová, Ondřej Jankovský

“…The results highlight the potential of CNTox as an effective nanoadditive for enhancing the properties of cement-based construction materials.…”
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Research on frost resistance and life prediction of fly ash manufactured sand concrete under negative temperature curing by Li Gong, Tao Ran, Yanzhong Bu, Tianle Xu, Xuehao Zhao

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Influences of superabsorbent polymer (SAP) on the compressive strength and crack-healing ability of self-compacting concrete containing high-volume ground bottom ash by Siwakorn Chitthawornmanee, Harsimranpreet Kaur, Trinh Nhat Ho Tran, Pattharaphon Chindasiriphan, Pitcha Jongvivatsakul, Weerachart Tangchirapat

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Investigating the resistance to severe environmental erosion of modified Pisha sandstone composite materials by Changming Li, Yaozong Wang, Shunbo Zhao, Biao Jia, Yongsheng Tong, Ruijuan Li, Yanxin Gong

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Utilisation of Bayer red mud for high-performance geopolymer: Competitive roles of different activators by Zhiping Li, Haifeng Dong, Xiushao Zhao, Kai Wang, Xiaojian Gao

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Trimethylchlorosilane (TMCS) modified hydrophobic silica dry gel (TSA) enhanced the optical, aging behavior and thermal properties of polyvinyl butyral composite coatings by Enwen Liu, Yijuan Chang, Haiqiao Zhang, Zhangbei Chen, Zhihui Wu

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Effects of curing temperature and age on the mechanical properties and damage law of coal-based solid waste cemented backfill by Xiang He, Longqiang Wei, Ke Yang, Zhiqiang Wen, Lianfu Zhang, Yongqiang Hou

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Case study on coal-based solid waste utilization in backfill paste: Hydration mechanism and performance analysis by Changxiang Wang, Pengpeng Dong, Zhiqiang Wang, Peng Kong, Yingdi Yang, Yongqiang Zhou, Ning Jiang

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The effect of micro silica fume (MSF) content on pore fractal dimension (PFD) and mechanical properties of self-consolidating concrete by Tao Luo, Cheng Hua, Li Li, Tianqi Zhang, Xiaochun Lu, Leo Gu Li, Sahar A. Mostafa

“…Nevertheless, it substantially enhances concrete performance while offering economic and environmental benefits through the recycling of industrial waste, thereby presenting a sustainable construction option.These findings provide critical insights for practitioners in the construction industry, enabling them to optimize the use of micro silica fume in concrete mixtures to enhance mechanical performance while managing flowability and porosity, ultimately leading to more efficient and sustainable construction practices. …”
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Effect of carbonization on chloride penetration in rapid repair mortar derived from solid waste-based CSA cement by Xiangshan Hou, Jingwei Li, Chuang Guan, Xinyan Zhang, Xujiang Wang, Yuzhong Li, Yujie Li, Wenbin Shi, Wenlong Wang

“…The evolution of the mineral phase composition and microstructure of the RRM in response to Cl- corrosion was analyzed. …”
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Effects of curing age and magnesium slag grinding time on mechanical properties and hydration characteristics of magnesium slag-based backfill materials by Xiaobing Yang, Jian Yang, Xi Wang, Shenghua Yin, Zepeng Yan, Xizhi Zhang, Gongcheng Li, Xun Chen, Yaobin Qi, Wei Chen

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The Effect of Recycled Pervious Concrete Aggregate Substitution on Properties of Pervious Concrete by Demet Yavuz

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Experimental investigation of sustainable structural concrete incorporating completely recycled fine aggregate (CRFA): from material to structural levels by Yibo Yang, Yi Zhang, Baixi Chen, Wen Yang, Wenying Guo, Hengchang Wang

“…Abstract To mitigate the shortage of river sand and promote the reuse of construction waste, this study comprehensively evaluates the applicability of completely recycled fine aggregate (CRFA), produced by crushing concrete waste completely into fine aggregates, in structural concrete from the material to structural levels. …”
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