Cement and Concrete Research

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How the materials knowledge of Roman mortars could be helpful for the production of future materials: The case of the Aqua Traiana aqueduct (Rome, Italy)	203
Assessment the leaching characteristics and long-term leaching behavior of some radionuclides from synthesized zeolite cement matrix	193
Influence of mixing on the generation of nanoparticles in cement systems	181
Early hydration and viscoelastic properties of tricalcium aluminate pastes influenced by soluble sodium salts	149
Numerical modeling of unidirectional sulfate attack on tunnel lining concrete considering water evaporation at free face	146
Limestone calcined clay binders based on a Belite-rich cement	143
The first experimental evidence for improved nanomechanical properties of calcium silicate hydrate by polycarboxylate ether and graphene oxide	141
Resilient crystalline admixture in ultra-high performance self-healing concrete under cyclic freeze-thaw with de-icing salts	141
Evaluation of the unconfined uniaxial compression test to study the evolution of apparent printable mortar properties during the early age transition regime	141
Ultra-high gamma irradiation of calcium silicate hydrates: Impact on mechanical properties, nanostructure, and atomic environments	140
Numerical approach to pipe flow of fresh concrete based on MPS method	139
Time and spatially dependent transient competitive antagonism during the 2-D diffusion-reaction of combined chloride-sulphate attack upon concrete	137
Increased monocarbonate formation during long-term hydration of CAC-limestone binder by calcium sulfate addition – A temperature-dependent XRD study	137
Hydration and interactions between pure and doped C3S and C3A in the presence of different calcium sulfates	129
Calibration and quantitative analysis of C2AHx (2CaO·Al2O3·xH2O) by Rietveld refinement combined G-factor method	128
Additive construction in practice – Realities of acceptance criteria	124
In situ TEM observation of calcium silicate hydrate nanostructure at high temperatures	124
Impact of particle size, clinker mineralogy and sulfate availability on early cement hydration: Observations from isothermal heat-flow calorimetry	124
Modification mechanism of cellulose nanocrystals in cement	122
Kinetics of Al uptake in synthetic calcium silicate hydrate (C-S-H)	122
Microstructure and phase assemblage of low-clinker cements during the early stages of carbonation	118
Small oscillatory rheology and cementitious particle interactions	118
Understanding hydration reactions, mechanical properties, thermal expansion, and organic interfacial interactions of calcium sulfate hydrates from the atomic scale	115

Production of alinite-chlormayenite clinker and its hydration behavior with increasing gypsum content	109
Relating LC3 microstructure, surface resistivity and compressive strength development	109
Preparation of In(OH)3@GO with high surface roughness and its effect on the hydration performance, microstructures and mechanical properties of cement composites	107
A new perspective on Belite-ye'elimite-ferrite cement manufactured from electrolytic manganese residue: Production, properties, and environmental analysis	107
On the action mechanism of phosphate-based superplasticizers in one-part alkali-activated slag	107
Whether so-called Mg Si gels are produced under dolomite-quartz system under alkaline conditions	105
Synthesis and performance of a non-air entraining polycarboxylate superplasticizer	103
Response to the discussion by G. Feres and J. Zhang of the paper “Towards performance-based specifications for fly ash and natural Pozzolans – Insights from a Monte-Carlo based thermodynamic modeling	102
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Formulating printable concrete mixtures based on paste rheology and aggregate content: Application to alkali-activated binders	100
Ca/Si-dependent size of silica nanoparticles derived from C-S-H at high water to solid ratio	98
Microstructure of graphene oxide–silica-reinforced OPC composites: Image-based characterization and nano-identification through deep learning	96
Controlling the soundness of Portland cement clinker synthesized with solid wastes based on phase transition of MgNiO2	95
Molecular level study of uni/multi-axial deformation response of tobermorite 11 Å: A force field comparison study	92
Thermal conductivity of Portlandite: Molecular dynamics based approach	91
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Nanosized belite phases obtained by flame spray pyrolysis: Assessment of process conditions on the mineralogy and reactivity	85
The nanomechanical properties of non-crosslinked calcium aluminosilicate hydrate: The influences of tetrahedral Al and curing age	85
Short-duration near-nozzle mixing for 3D concrete printing	83
Influence of supplementary cementitious materials on microstructure and transport properties of spacer-concrete interface	83
Thermodynamic data of belite polymorphs	83
Shrinkage reduction mechanism of low Ca/Si ratio C-A-S-H in cement pastes containing fly ash	82
Influence of curing temperature on belite cement hydration: A comparative study with Portland cement	81
Molecular dynamics and experimental study on the adhesion mechanism of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fiber in alkali-activated slag/fly ash	81
Overall assessment of alkali-silica reaction affected recycled concrete aggregate mixtures derived from construction and demolition waste	81
Water-based graphene nanofluid additives: Advancements in sustainable, low-carbon, and high-performance nanocarbon-modified cementitious materials	80
Modeling concrete deposition via 3D printing using reproducing kernel particle method	79
Mechanism of drying-induced change in the physical properties of concrete: A mesoscale simulation study	79
Specifics of plastic shrinkage in 3D-printed concrete elements	78
A fractal model for characterizing multi-scaling particle diffusion behaviors in alkali-activated materials system	77
Structural alterations in alkali-sulfate-activated slag cement pastes induced by natural and accelerated carbonation	77
Effect of tartaric acid on the hydration of oil well cement at elevated temperatures between 60 °C and 89 °C	76
Role of pore structure on resistance to physical crystallization damage of calcium sulfoaluminate belite (CSAB) cement blends	75
Phase, structure, and hygroscopic property evolutions of alkali-silica reaction gels under freeze drying	75
Thermoelectric properties of the main species present in Portland cement pastes	75
A multi-species reactive transport model based on ion-solid phase interaction for saturated cement-based materials	74
Investigation of self-desiccating cement-based materials for dihydrogen sequestration: Interactions between γ-MnO2/Ag2CO3 getter and the cement matrix	73
A Bogue approach applied to basic oxygen furnace slag	73
Impact of polymer binders on the aggregation modes of two-pieces CSH composites	72
Strength degradation of seawater-mixed alite pastes: an explanation from statistical nanoindentation perspective	72
Characterization of the nanoparticles formed in aqueous phase of hydrating cement pastes in the presence of PCEs	72
Do superplasticizers work the way we think? New insights from their effect on the percolation threshold of limestone pastes	72
Combined effect of NaAlO2 and NaOH on the early age hydration of Portland cement with a high concentration of borate solution	70
NOx sequestration by calcium aluminate cementitious materials	70
Study on the internal crack network of the ASR-affected concrete by the tomography-based numerical model	69
Effects of polycarboxylate ether (PCE)-based superplasticizer on the dissolution and subsequent hydration of calcium oxide (CaO)	69

Aggregate shape reconstruction and concrete mesostructure modelling based on the spherical DOG wavelet frame	69
A continuous hydration model for cement paste with realistic CT image-based particles and simulation of microstructural evolution	69
The role of Li2O, MgO and CuO on SO3 activated clinkers	69
Hinderance of C-S-H sheet piling during first drying using a shrinkage reducing agent: A SAXS study	68
Sequestration and release of nitrite and nitrate in alkali-activated slag: A route toward smart corrosion control	68
The “mica crisis” in Donegal, Ireland – A case of internal sulfate attack?	66
Electrochemical activation of oxidation of sulfide-bearing aggregates in concrete specimens	66
Forming zeolites and calcium silicate hydrates in Fe-rich, slag-based, porous inorganic polymers	66
Effect of NaOH content on the fluidizing effect of PCEs with different structures in NaOH-activated slag	66
Estimation of constituent properties of concrete materials with an artificial neural network based method	66
Corrigendum to “Thermodynamic properties and hydration behavior of ye’elimite” [Cement and Concrete Research (2022), 162, 106995]	65
Corrigendum to “Low-field 1H NMR study on geopolymers: The effect of paramagnetic Fe(III)” [Cement and Concrete Research 166 (2023) 107116]	65
Encapsulation of iodine-loaded adsorbents in blended Portland cement and geopolymer wasteforms	64
Influence of water-soluble leachates from natural fibers on the hydration and microstructure of cement paste studied by nuclear magnetic resonance	64
Water absorption behavior of hydrophobized concrete using silane emulsion as admixture	64
Formulation of low clinker blended cements and concrete with enhanced fresh and hardened properties	63
Ultralight, super thermal insulation, and fire-resistant cellular cement fabricated with Janus nanoparticle stabilized ultra-stable aqueous foam	63
Impact of an SRA (hexylene glycol) on irreversible drying shrinkage and pore solution properties of cement pastes	62
Shrinkage mitigation of metakaolin-based geopolymer activated by sodium silicate solution	62
LC3 with microencapsulated phase change materials for reducing embodied and operational carbon	62
Thermal conductivity of cement paste: Influence of macro-porosity	61
Enabling phase quantification of anhydrous cements via Raman imaging	61
On the moisture migration of concrete subject to high temperature with different heating rates	60
Physical and mineralogical properties of calcined common clays as SCM and their impact on flow resistance and demand for superplasticizer	59
The effects of calcium hydroxide and activator chemistry on alkali-activated metakaolin pastes exposed to high temperatures	58
Plastic deformation mechanism of calcium-silicate hydrates determined by deviatoric-stress Raman spectroscopy	58
Effect of fineness of cement on drying shrinkage	58
Effect of aluminum on the structure of synthetic alkali-silica gels	57
Phase changes in cementitious materials exposed to saline solutions	57
Internal curing of cement pastes by means of superabsorbent polymers visualized by neutron tomography	57
Influence of alumina modulus on formation of high-magnesium clinker and morphological evolution of MgO	57
Microstructural refinement of cement paste internally cured by polyacrylamide composite hydrogel particles containing silica fume and nanosilica	56
Probing the exact form and doping preference of magnesium in ordinary Portland cement clinker phases: A study from experiments and DFT simulations	56
Effect of autogenous shrinkage on microcracking and mass transport properties of concrete containing supplementary cementitious materials	56
Mechanisms of internal curing water release from retentive and non-retentive superabsorbent polymers in cement paste	56
Influences of PCE superplasticizers with varied architectures on the formation and morphology of calcium hydroxide crystals	56
Shrinkage-induced deformations and creep of structural concrete: 1-year measurements and numerical prediction	56
A migrating and reactive polycarboxylate superplasticizer with coupled functions of new/old concrete interfacial agent and water reducer	55
Effects of seawater on the formation and mechanical properties of Friedel's salt associated with tricalcium aluminate	55
Environmental impact of extrusion-based additive manufacturing: generic model, power measurements and influence of printing resolution	55
Endowing strength to calcium silicate hydrate (C-S-H) powder by high pressure mechanical compaction	55
In-situ formation of layered double hydroxides (LDHs) in sodium aluminate activated slag: The role of Al-O tetrahedra	55
Chloride profiles – What do they tell us and how should they be used?	55
Rheological characterization of 3D printable geopolymers	54
Assessment of the reactivity and hydration of Portland cement clinker phases from atomistic simulation: A critical review	54
Immobilization mechanism of radioactive borate waste in phosphate-based geopolymer waste forms	53
The crystal structure of a new calcium aluminate phase containing formate	53
How C12A7 influences the early hydration of calcium aluminate cement at different temperatures	53
Rheology of alkali-activated slag pastes: New insight from microstructural investigations by cryo-SEM	53
Microstructural developments of limestone calcined clay cement (LC3) pastes after long-term (3 years) hydration	53
Experimental method and thermodynamic model for competitive adsorption between polycarboxylate comb copolymers	52
Specific molecular design of polycarboxylate polymers exhibiting optimal compatibility with clay contaminants in concrete	52
Exploring machine learning to predict the pore solution composition of hardened cementitious systems	52
Phase evolution, micromechanical properties, and morphology of calcium (alumino)silicate hydrates C-(A-)S-H under carbonation	52
Improving the hydration activity and volume stability of the RO phases in steel slag by combining alkali and wet carbonation treatments	51
Quantitative characterization of nano-scale pore structures in a consistent volume of cement paste subjected to heating via synchrotron X-ray nanoimaging	51
Sintering behaviour and structure-thermal stability relationships of alkali-doped ternesite	51
A new accelerated testing scheme to evaluate the potential oxidation reaction of sulfide-bearing aggregates in concrete specimens	51
Dissolution kinetics of densified and undensified silica fume in a KOH solution at pH 13 and 23 °C	51
Lightweight cement pastes with hollow glass microspheres: Analytical estimation of elastic parameters	50
Effect of high-volume substituted nanosilica on the hydration and mechanical properties of Ultra-High-Performance Concrete (UHPC)	50
Bayesian design of concrete with amortized Gaussian processes and multi-objective optimization	49
Comparison of liquid absorption-release of superabsorbent polymers in alkali-activated slag and Portland cement systems: An NMR study combined with additional methods	49
Quantifying the immobilization mechanisms of heavy metals by Calcium Silicate Hydrate (C-S-H): The case of Cu2+	49
Rheology dependent pore structure optimization of high-performance foam concrete	49
Autogenous shrinkage and hydration property of alkali activated slag pastes containing superabsorbent polymer	48
Effect of different ions on dissolution rates of silica and feldspars at high pH	48
Electrochemical behavior of steel bars in magnesium phosphate cement	48
Extensions of CASH+ thermodynamic solid solution model for the uptake of alkali metals and alkaline earth metals in C-S-H	48
Effect of Ca/Si and Al/Si on micromechanical properties of C(-A)-S-H	47
High-temperature performance of slag-based Fe-rich alkali-activated materials	47
Carbonation of blast furnace slag concrete at different CO2 concentrations: Carbonation rate, phase assemblage, microstructure and thermodynamic modelling	47
Effect of transitional aluminas on Portland cement hydration, phase assemblage and the correlation to ASR preventing effectiveness	47
Multi-scale investigation on mechanical behavior and microstructural alteration of C-S-H in carbonated Alite paste	47
Autogenous self-healing induced by compressive fatigue in self-compacting steel-fiber reinforced concrete	46
Fracture properties and microstructure formation of hardened alkali-activated slag/fly ash pastes	46
Quantitative analysis of the evolution of ASR products and crack networks in the context of the concrete mesostructure	46
Modeling and simulation of alkali-activated materials (AAMs): A critical review	46
Understanding the efficiency of autogenous and autonomous self-healing of conventional concrete mixtures through mechanical and microscopical analysis	46
Recent advances in the use of inhibitors to prevent chloride-induced corrosion in reinforced concrete	46

From physics to chemistry of fresh blended cements	45
Crack-healing ability of concrete enhanced by aerobic-anaerobic bacteria and fibers	45
Solidification and stabilization of strontium and chloride ions in thermally treated calcium aluminate cement modified with or without sodium polyphosphate	44
Particle-bed 3D printing by selective cement activation – Influence of process parameters on particle-bed density	44
Long-term strength retrogression of silica-enriched oil well cement: A comprehensive multi-approach analysis	44
Rapid self-sealing of macro cracks of cementitious composites by in-situ alginate crosslinking	44
Amino acids as performance-controlling additives in carbonation-activated cementitious materials	43
Unlocking the role of recycled aggregates in the performance enhancement and CO2 capture of reactive magnesia cement formulations	43
Abrasion-wear resistance of precarbonated and water-cured concrete made using ABS plastic derived from waste electrical and electronic equipment	43
Properties and reaction mechanism of phosphoric acid activated metakaolin geopolymer at varied curing temperatures	43
Effect of SiO2-modified calcined layered double hydroxides on the properties of cement-based material: Crucial role of the phase-transformation induced by alkaline pore solution	43
Understanding the degradation mechanisms of cement-based systems in combined chloride-sulfate attack	43
The impact of mechanochemical activation on the physicochemical properties and pozzolanic reactivity of kaolinite, muscovite and montmorillonite	43
Development of carbon capture coating to improve the durability of concrete structures	43
Surface area development of Portland cement paste during hydration: Direct comparison with 1H NMR relaxometry and water vapor/nitrogen sorption	43
Experimental characterisation of transient condensed water vapour migration through cracked concrete as revealed by neutron and x-ray imaging: Effect of initial saturation	43
Stabilizing mechanisms of metastable vaterite in cement systems	42
Effect of temperature gradients on the microstructural characteristics and mechanical properties of concrete	42
Assessing the fresh properties of printable cement-based materials: High potential tests for quality control	42
In-situ laboratory X-ray diffraction applied to assess cement hydration	42
Insight into the role of β-cyclodextrin on the hydration of white Portland cement	42
The hydration of tricalcium aluminate (Ca3Al2O6) in Portland cement-related systems: A review	41
Impact of ZnO on C3S hydration and C-S-H morphology at early ages	41
Structural build-up at rest in the induction and acceleration periods of Portland Cement	41
Heating-induced transformations in calcium silicate hydrate (C-S-H): In-situ investigations of composition, structure, and morphology	41
Evaluating the effects of porosity on the mechanical properties of extrusion-based 3D printed concrete	41
Normal and anomalous self-healing mechanism of crystalline calcium silicate hydrates	41
Experimental research on aggregate restrained shrinkage and cracking of early-age cement paste	41
Multi-scale investigation on composition-structure of C-(A)-S-H with different Al/Si ratios under attack of decalcification action	41
High early pozzolanic reactivity of alumina-silica gel: A study of the hydration of composite cements with carbonated recycled concrete paste	40
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Material-process interactions in particle bed 3D printing and the underlying physics	40
Stability of hemicarbonate under cement paste-like conditions	40
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Ettringite hysteresis under sorption from molecular simulations	40
Estimating viscoelastic compliance of desiccating cementitious materials using drying prism tests	40
Effect of post-fire lime-saturated water and water–CO2 cyclic curing on strength recovery of thermally damaged high-performance concrete with different silica contents	40
Stacking faults of the hydrous carbonate-containing brucite (HCB) phase in hydrated magnesium carbonate cements	40
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Time-dependent phase quantification and local structure analysis of hydroxide-activated slag via X-ray total scattering and molecular modeling	40
Characterisation of steel corrosion and matrix damage in reinforced mortar combining analytical, electrical and image-based techniques	39
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Effect of shaping plate apparatus on mechanical properties of 3D printed cement-based materials: Experimental and numerical studies	39
Quantitative study of triboemission kinetics from polymer fiber-reinforced mortar paving blocks: Unravelling the dynamics of nanoparticle aerosol release	39
Grain-scale stress heterogeneity in concrete from in-situ X-ray measurements	39
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Discrete element modeling on nanoindentation creep behavior of C-S-H under berkovich and flat-tip indenters	38
Incorporation of boron into metakaolin-based geopolymers for radionuclide immobilisation and neutron capture potential	38
New insights into the surface coverage dependences of rheological properties of cement paste: Measurement and scaling analysis	38
Different anomalies of two-stage water absorption in carbonated and non-carbonated cement-based materials	37
Characterisation and hydration kinetics of β-C2S synthesised with K2SO4 as dopant	37
A neutron radiography study on the drying of cement mortars: Effect of mixture composition and crack length	37
Binary solid wastes derived clinker: Raw feed system design validation and thermodynamic simulation investigation	37
Biopolymer-assisted stable halloysite nanotubes dispersion in alkaline environment and their application in cementitious composite	37
Deterioration of concrete due to ASR: Experiments and multiscale modeling	37
Local structure and Ca/Si ratio in C-S-H gels from hydration of blends of tricalcium silicate and silica fume	37
Investigation of the AFm-Cl system: Fe-to-Al solid solution, thermal behavior and carbonation	36
Introducing Particle Shape Metric (PSM): A fundamental parameter that encapsulates role of aggregate shape in enhancing packing and performance	36
Efficacy of SCMs to mitigate ASR in systems with higher alkali contents assessed by pore solution method	36
Pumping of concrete: Understanding a common placement method with lots of challenges	36
Hydrous carbonate-containing brucite (HCB) in MgO/hydromagnesite blends	36
Biomimetic ice recrystallization inhibition-active poly(vinyl alcohol) enhances the freeze-thaw resistance of cement paste	36
On the calculation of chloride diffusion coefficient from the multispecies transference numbers in the standard migration test	36
Thermal deformation and stress of alkali-activated slag concrete under semi-adiabatic condition: Experiments and simulations	36
Effects of anionic and nonionic surfactants on the dispersion and stability of nanoSiO2 in aqueous and cement pore solutions	36
Cement hydration kinetics followed by electron spin resonance	36
Gypsum formation mechanisms and their contribution to crystallisation pressure in sulfate resistant hardened cement pastes during early external sulfate attack at low sulfate concentrations	36
Influence of the distribution of expansive sites in aggregates on microscopic damage caused by alkali-silica reaction: Insights into the mechanical origin of expansion	35
An in-depth investigation of AFm-NO3 hydrates: Fe to Al substitution, hydration levels and anionic exchange capabilities	35
A dissolution model of alite coupling surface topography and ions transport under different hydrodynamics conditions at microscale	35
Unveiling the key factors for clinker reactivity and cement performance: A physic-chemical and performance investigation of 40 industrial clinkers	35
Revealing the connection between carbonation regimes and early pozzolanic reactivity of recycled concrete powder: Impact of composition and microstructure	35
Fluid intrusion in powder beds for selective cement activation – An experimental and analytical study	35
Factors influencing the hydration kinetics of ye'elimite; effect of free lime	35
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Curing process and pore structure of metakaolin-based geopolymers: Liquid-state 1H NMR investigation	35
Moisture sorption behaviour, microstructural changes and macroscopic deformation of hardened cement pastes during the first three drying–resaturation cycles	34
Experimental and mesoscale simulation studies of micro-mechanical properties of alite mixed with NaCl solutions	34
Mechanical response of cement and shale admixtures under cyclic triaxial loading monitored by in-situ synchrotron micro-computed tomography	34
Combined LA-ICP-MS and SEM-EDX analyses for spatially resolved major, minor and trace element detection in cement clinker phases	34
Effect of ZnO on the whiteness of white Portland cement clinker	34
Impact of nanosilica on tricalcium aluminate hydration and its reaction with sulfate solutions	34
An insight on the effect of sodium and silicon on microstructure and crystallography of high alumina cements	34
Effect of PCEs with different structures on hydration and properties of cementitious materials with low water-to-binder ratio	34
Structural features of thermally or mechano-chemically treated montmorillonite clays as precursors for alkali-activated cements production	34
Enhancing structural efficiency with digital concrete – Principles, opportunities and case studies	34
Can carbonation depth be measured in a nondestructive way? High-frequency quantitative ultrasound imaging for cement paste	33
The influence of silicon on the formation and transformation of corrosion products	33
Unravelling the interplay between steel rebar corrosion rate and corrosion-induced cracking of reinforced concrete	33
Aluminate 2K systems in digital concrete: Process, design, chemistry, and outlook	33
Modeling the dependence of capillary sorptivity on initial water content for cement-based materials in view of water sensitivity	33
Build-up and consolidation of an attractive network of particles in cement-based pastes	33
Advancing construction in existing contexts: Prospects and barriers of 3d printing with mobile robots for building maintenance and repair	33