Effect of Silane Coupling Agents on Structure and Properties of Carbon Fiber/Silicon Rubber Composites Investigated by Positron Annihilation Spectroscopy by Jie Gao, Jiaming Mei, Houhua Xiong, Xiaobing Han

“…Based on the results of mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties, the relationship between microstructure and performance was established. This investigation provides a powerful approach to the quantitative description of polymer composite microstructures, which will benefit the construction of structure–property relationships and high-performance polymer composites.…”
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Effect of SiO2 aerogel and perlite on properties of foamed concrete by Wanying Qu, Kailu Liu, Haoyang Zeng, Qiuyan Hu, Li Wang

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Investigating the structural performance of graphene nanoparticles infused reinforced concrete by Hilal Khan, Zamil Bin Zahid

“…Furthermore, the incorporation of GNPs demonstrated potential CO₂ reductions of up to 446 kg per ton of cement, contributing to sustainable construction practices. SEM analysis showed improved microstructure with fewer voids and enhanced crystallinity. …”
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Investigation on Effects of Particle Internal Pores on Ionic Diffusivity of Hydrated Tricalcium Silicate Paste using a Hydration-Diffusion Simulation Method by Xin Wang, Dejian Shen, Sijie Tao, Ruixin Liu

“…While ionic diffusion is significantly affected by the microstructure of cement paste, existing diffusion models often oversimplify this microstructure by neglecting particle internal pores (PIPs). …”
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Scattering investigation on the structure of γ-irradiated crosslinked polyethylene and filled silicone rubber materials by SONG Kun, TU Xiaoqing, LUO Xiang, LIU Dong

“…These efforts not only showcase the advancements in the construction of major scientific facilities in China, including the three major neutron sources and synchrotron radiation sources, but also demonstrate the unique advantages of these facilities in promoting various fields, particularly in exploring the microstructure and dynamic processes of polymer-based materials.…”
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Experimental Study on Carbonization and Strengthening Performance of Recycled Aggregate by Mingqiang Lin, Xiang Li, Maozhi Wei, Qun Xie

“…In order to address a challenging issue in the recycling of construction debris, the impact of carbonization treatment on the characteristics of recycled aggregates (RCAs) was experimentally examined in this work. …”
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Narrative production abilities of children with autism by Tal Naman, Sveta Fichman, Carmit Altman, Nufar Sukenik

“…Macrostructure analysis examined the organization and structure of the narratives while microstructure analysis focused on linguistic elements such as syntax and word use. …”
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Research Progress of the Preparation of Cellulose Ethers and Their Applications: A Short Review by Meng He, Yanmei Lin, Yujia Huang, Yunhui Fang, Xiaopeng Xiong

“…The effects of CEs on the delay of hydration and microstructure of concrete and mortars are also analyzed and highlighted. …”
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Gastropod shell powder as cementitious additive in concrete by Afzal Basha Syed

“…This approach aligns with green construction practices and aids in fostering ecological progress within the building sector. …”
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THE EFFECT OF ALKALI ACTIVATOR MOLARITY ON THE MECHANICAL PERFORMANCE OF GEOPOLYMER PAVING BLOCKS BASED ON WASTE GLASS POWDER AND FLY ASH by Adji Putra Abriantoro, Manlian Ronald Adventus Simanjuntak

“…Hence, this study contributes to sustainable construction by using waste products of industries for producing construction and building materials. …”
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The effects of curing conditions on the performance and carbon dioxide emissions of fly ash-magnesium phosphate cement repair materials for pavement maintenance by Ying Su, Yelin Qian, Ming Sun, Changchun Li, Chunmei Liu, Dan Zhang, Xiaodong Zhang, Jun Yang, Yan Zhao, Rui Tao, Fengxia Xu

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Effect of Curing on Mechanical Properties of Cement-Stabilized Coral Sand in Marine Environment by Mingyuan Chen, Jiuguang Geng, Haocheng Xiong, Tao Shang, Cheng Xue, Montasir Abbas

“…The use of coral sand prepared from cement-stabilized materials can significantly reduce the cost, construction period, and damage to the environment caused by stone mining. …”
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Research Status of Initiation and Expansion Behavior of Gear Fatigue Cracks by Yuan Jie, Ji Hongchao, Song Changzhe, Pei Weichi, Li Jingsheng

“…The comprehensive efficiency of the gear transmission directly restricts the development quality of transportation, construction, wind power and other fields, and the requirements of gear transmission power, load capacity and life expectancy improve gradually. …”
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Research on Interfacial Bonding Property of Modified Fiber Reinforced Concrete and Present Situation Analysis by ZHANG Xiaoli, YUAN Yuan

“…The hydration evolution process,microstructure,and modification mechanism of the matrix in concrete under multi-mineral and polymer hybrid modification need to be studied immediately.Optimal modification methods for different fibers should be proposed according to economical efficiency,construction technology,and modification effect.…”
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Multifunctional Graphene–Concrete Composites: Performance and Mechanisms by Jun Shang, Mingyang Wang, Pei Wang, Mengyao Yang, Dingyang Zhang, Xuelei Cheng, Yifan Wu, Wangze Du

“…Concrete is a cornerstone material in the construction industry owing to its versatile performance; however, its inherent brittleness, low tensile strength, and poor permeability resistance limit its broader application. …”
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Cement-Based Materials Modified with Nanoscale Additives by E. N. Polonina, S. N. Leonovich, B. M. Khroustalev, E. A. Sadovskaya, N. A. Budrevich

“…The most common and reliable material without which modern construction is indispensable is concrete. The development of construction production is pushing for new solutions to improve the quality of concrete mix and concrete. …”
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Optimizing mechanical properties of recycled aggregate concrete with graphene oxide and steel fibers: A predictive approach using ANN and RSM by S. Azhagarsamy, N. Pannirselvam

“…The rapid increase in construction and demolition waste (CDW) has prompted considerable ecological apprehensions, steering research towards sustainable concrete alternatives. …”
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A review of utilization of waste polyurethane foam as lightweight aggregate in concrete by R. Roobankumar, M. SenthilPandian

“…Engineered concrete mixes using industrial waste as a construction material are an enormous step towards sustainable development and financial benefits. …”
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Sustainable Polyurethane-Based Polymer Concrete: Mechanical and Non-destructive Properties with Machine Learning Technique by S. I. Haruna, Han Zhu, Yasser E. Ibrahim, Jian Yang, AIB Farouk, Jianwen Shao, Musa Adamu, Omar Shabbir Ahmed

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Performance of High Strength Fiber Reinforced Mortar Made with Ceramic Powder, Metakaolin, and Magnetized Water by Osama Youssf, Khalid A. Eltawil, Mohamed M. Yousry Elshikh, Mostafa M. Keshta

“…This has led to significant progress within the construction sector in integrating various waste materials as cement alternatives into cementitious composites. …”
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