The problems generated by the ornamental stone extraction and processing industry caused by the inadequate disposal of this waste can negatively affect rivers, lakes, streams, and even natural water reservoirs. This study discusses and evaluates the...
In an effort to produce cost-effective and environmentally friendly cementitious binders. mainly ternary (Portland cement + limestone + pozzolanas) formulations have been investigated so far. Various proportions of constituents have been suggested, a...
The cracks in concrete serve as pathways for aggressive agents, leading to deterioration. One approach to addressing these cracks and enhancing structures durability is the use of self-healing agents, such as bacteria used to heal cracks in cementiti...
The use of fabrics in the form of grids embedded in cementitious matrices—usually termed as textile-reinforced mortar, fiber-reinforced cementitious matrix, or textile-reinforced concrete—demonstrate a more stable performance in elevated...
Limited research has focused on the effect of high temperatures on the textile-reinforced mortar (TRM)-to-masonry bond. In this study, masonry prisms that were furnished with double-layered TRM strips were tested under shear bond conditions after the...
The improvement in the chloride binding capacity of concrete has been shown to increase corrosion resistance. The addition of supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) to Portland cement has been proven to increase the binding capacity, except for...
Construction and demolition waste (C&DW) has been investigated both for radionuclide sorption and as a precursor for geopolymer materials. However, research on C&DW-derived geopolymers has primarily focused on synthesis and characterization,...
Fabric-reinforced cementitious matrix (FRCM) composites are strengthening systems composed of a technical textile embedded in a cementitious or lime-based matrix and are increasingly used for strengthening existing masonry and concrete structures due...
To investigate the strengthening effectiveness of Fabric-Reinforced Cementitious Matrix (FRCM) composites on shield tunnel segments, this study conducted four-point bending tests on FRCM composite panels. The influence of different cementitious matri...
Since the emergence of the problem of nuclear waste conditioning, cementation has become an important and developing part of the waste management system, owing to its simplicity and versatility. The continued development of the cementation technique...
The activation product chlorine-36 (36Cl) is an important radionuclide within the context of the disposal of nuclear wastes, due to its long half-life and environmental mobility. Its behaviour in a range of potential cementitious encapsulants and bac...
Developing effective radioactive waste management practices is essential for ensuring the sustainability of the nuclear industry. The immobilization of radioactive wastes is one of the main activities conducted during the management of these wastes;...
Superabsorbent polymers (PSAs) have been extensively studied to act as internal curing agents in cementitious materials, as they have the characteristic of absorbing and releasing water in a controlled manner, which can contribute to the hydration pr...
The use of plant fibers in cementitious composites has been gaining prominence with the need for more sustainable construction materials. It occurs due to the advantages natural fibers provide to these composites, such as the reduction of density, fr...
Fabric-reinforced cementitious matrices (FRCM) are promising technologies that respond to today’s architectural approaches. However, due to their high strength and ductility, they are starting to be implemented in buildings as strengthening sys...
The valorisation of lignocellulosic resources, such as oat husks, as components in cementitious composites presents challenges regarding their compatibility with the matrix due to the solubilisation of their surface components and products from alter...
This paper presents a new form of biomimetic cementitious material, which employs 3D-printed tetrahedral mini-vascular networks (MVNs) to store and deliver healing agents to damage sites within cementitious matrices. The MVNs are required to not only...
This study aims to examine the potential use of a geopolymeric matrix as a sustainable alternative to commercial mortars in carbon fabric-reinforced matrix composites. Single-lap shear tests were conducted to examine the bond behavior at the fabric-m...
The durability of natural fibres as reinforcement in geopolymer composites continues to be a matter of concern due to the alkalinity of activators of geopolymer matrices. The alkaline environment is the main reason for natural fibres degradation in c...
The concrete industry has long been adding discrete fibers to cementitious materials to compensate for their (relatively) low tensile strengths and control possible cracks. Extensive past studies have identified effective strategies to mix and utiliz...
Cement-based materials are among the most widely used substances in the construction industry owing to their widespread availability and reliable performance. However, their quasi-brittle behavior and limited tensile capacity often lead to the initia...
Geopolymer materials have been gaining ground in the civil construction sector not only for having superior physical properties when compared to conventional cement, but also for being less harmful to the environment, since the synthesis of the geopo...
Acid mine tailings may affect several environmental matrices. Here, we aimed to stabilize acid-generated mine tailings using several alkaline and cementitious amendments, which were tested in columns for 361 days. The alkaline amendments consisted of...
Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) have been widely investigated as reinforcing agents in different matrices because of their unique properties, including high specific mechanical properties, biocompatibility, and durability. CNCs can be obtained from lig...
Self-healing cementitious materials containing microcapsules filled with healing agents can autonomously seal cracks and restore structural integrity. However, optimising the microcapsule mechanical properties to survive concrete mixing whilst still...
Three-dimensional printing technology is transforming the construction industry, which is increasingly turning to advanced materials and techniques to meet environmental and economic challenges. This comprehensive literature review evaluated various...
Recently, innovations in textile-reinforced concrete (TRC), such as the use of basalt textile fabrics, the use of high-performance concrete (HPC) matrices, and the admixture of short fibers in a cementitious matrix, have led to a new material called...
The synthesis of cementitious binders incorporating industrial solid waste represents a strategic pathway toward achieving large-scale resource valorization. The synergistic utilization of binary and ternary solid waste systems has emerged as a promi...
The use of recycled waste has been the focus of several studies due to its potential to allow a more sustainable use of construction materials and minimize improper waste disposal in landfills or incinerators. More specifically, garment textile waste...
In this paper, a novel core@shell nanosphere (TiO2@CoAl-LDH) based on layered double hydroxide (LDH) combined with a nano-TiO2 semiconductor was synthesized and introduced to cementitious materials via spraying technology and a smearing method. The c...
Even if cement is a well-consolidated material, the chemistry of cement (and the chemistry inside cement) remains very complex and still non-obvious. What is sure is that the hydration mechanism plays a pivotal role in the development of cements with...
The tensile properties of fabric-reinforced cementitious matrix (FRCM) composites are experimentally investigated through clevis-grip tensile tests (according to AC434 provisions) on FRCM coupons realized with customized (ad hoc developed in this pap...
Fiber-reinforced cementitious composites (FRCC) are one of the leading engineering materials in the 21st century, as they offer proficiency in enhancing strength, ductility, and durability in structural engineering applications. Because the recently...
Recycled powder (RP) is the primary by-product generated during the reclamation process of construction and demolition waste (CDW). There is existing literature on the use of RP as supplemental cementitious materials (SCMs) in cement-based materials,...
The building and construction industry heavily relies on the use of concrete and cementitious composites due to their exceptional attributes, including strength and durability. However, the extensive use of these materials has led to significant envi...
The long-term immobilization of highly mobile Mn2+ in electrolytic manganese residue (EMR) remains a critical challenge for sustainable waste management, as conventional cement-based solidification often suffers from carbon-intensive clinker demand a...
Nanomaterials are potential candidates to improve the mechanical properties and durability of cementitious composites. SiC nanowhiskers (NWs) present exceptional mechanical properties and have already been successfully incorporated into different mat...
The search for alternative materials to replace ordinary Portland cement has been the object of work that enhances the investigation of the use of pozzolanic materials and the reduction of the carbon footprint with supplementary cementitious material...
A large volume of polymeric waste is generated in cities, and some of this reaches the sea and beaches. This waste stays for hundreds of years, damaging marine environments and organisms. To minimize the effects of pollution, collection and recycling...
Seashells have been explored as a partial replacement for cement in cementitious matrices to promote sustainable waste management and decrease the carbon footprint associated with cement production. As research in this area expands, it is essential t...
The mechanical strength properties of cemented tailings backfill are very important for the safe and environmentally friendly mining of mineral resources. To check the impact of polypropylene fiber on strength and microstructure of cementitious taili...
A solution to reduce the consumption of raw materials and the generation of greenhouse gases is the partial replacement of clinker (the main constituent of cement) with supplementary cementitious materials. This study aimed to compare the reactivity...
Silica fume (SF) is a valuable industrial by-product for low-carbon cementitious systems, but it weakens early-age strength due to slow pozzolanic activation. To overcome this limitation and, crucially, to elucidate the influence of pore system geome...
This research aims to study the effect of introducing unidirectional (CFu) and bidirectional (CFb) carbon fabric into cement mortar (CM) on its flexural and pseudo-ductile performances. The experiments were performed on fabric/CM samples with a varyi...
Marine plastic pollution represents a critical environmental challenge, with millions of tons of plastic waste entering the oceans annually and threatening ecosystems, biodiversity, and human health. This systematic review evaluates the current state...
Both the discrete and continuous particle packing models are used to design UHPC, but the influences of a water film covering the particle surfaces on the compactness of the particle system were not considered in these models. In fact, the water film...
The development of cementitious materials with multifunctional performance is increasingly important to address environmental demands and durability requirements in modern infrastructure. This study investigates calcium sulfoaluminate (CSA) cement pa...
Steel slag (SS), a major industrial solid waste generated during steelmaking, has considerable cementitious potential and high hardness for use in low-carbon construction materials. However, its widespread utilization is limited by poor volume stabil...
The growing demand for sustainable materials has driven the exploration of natural fibers as eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic reinforcements for composites. This study investigates the potential of Posidonia oceanica, an abundant marine biomass...
This paper provides a comprehensive review on the effects of plant fibers on cement-based materials, focusing on the enhancement of mechanical properties and durability. Plant fibers, as a sustainable and renewable resource, are increasingly recogniz...
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