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Polymer Materials for Construction

A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Processing and Engineering".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 June 2025) | Viewed by 1186

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Institute of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030031, China
Interests: polymer materials in civil and environment engineering; polymer modified asphalt; polymer grouting materials
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Dear Colleagues,

Polymers continue to fascinate people with their intriguing properties and continuous applications in new fields. Polymer materials play a huge role in civil and environment engineering because of their good mechanical and elastic properties. Polymer-modified asphalt is a good pavement material with viscoelastic behaviour that is widely used in civil and environment engineering. Polymer grouting materials are widely used in asphalt pavement maintenance because of their mechanical properties and short curing time.

Prof. Dr. Xinxing Zhou
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  • polymer materials in civil and environment engineering
  • polymer-modified asphalt
  • polymer grouting materials

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Effect of Superabsorbent Polymer Size on Strength and Shrinkage in Concrete Mixtures
by Wissawin Arckarapunyathorn, Pochpagee Markpiban and Raktipong Sahamitmongkol
Polymers 2025, 17(14), 1942; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym17141942 - 16 Jul 2025
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This study investigates the influence of superabsorbent polymer (SAP) particle size on the mechanical and shrinkage behavior of concrete. Five concrete mixtures were prepared using SAPs with varying size ranges: 150–300 µm, 300–600 µm, 600–1800 µm, and a blended mix combining 300–600 µm [...] Read more.
This study investigates the influence of superabsorbent polymer (SAP) particle size on the mechanical and shrinkage behavior of concrete. Five concrete mixtures were prepared using SAPs with varying size ranges: 150–300 µm, 300–600 µm, 600–1800 µm, and a blended mix combining 300–600 µm and 600–1180 µm. The primary focus was on evaluating compressive strength, elastic modulus, autogenous shrinkage, drying shrinkage, and total shrinkage. The mechanical performance and dimensional stability were measured at different curing ages, and microstructural analysis was conducted using X-ray fluorescence (XRF) at 7 days to examine changes in chemical composition. Results showed that smaller SAP sizes contributed to more homogeneous internal curing, improved hydration, and higher matrix density. In contrast, larger SAP particles were more effective in reducing shrinkage but slightly compromised strength and stiffness. This study emphasizes the importance of selecting appropriate SAP particle sizes to balance mechanical integrity and shrinkage control, contributing to the development of high-performance concrete with reduced cracking potential. Full article
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