This study examined the tensile and fixed elongation properties of flexible composite made of styrene–acrylic, vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymer emulsion (VAE emulsion), and cement as cementitious material for airport pavement joint sealant. Qua...
Bridges’ expansion joints are prone to damage during operation, and repairing them often requires interruption of traffic, the impact of which can be minimized by using fast-hardening and early-strength expansion joint materials. In this study,...
The subject of this paper is the influence of the partial substitution of cement with mineral additive on the properties of polymer–cement composites (PCCs). Although there is considerable research on the use of perlite in cement concrete, most...
The generation of energy for the needs of the population is currently a problem. In consideration of that, the biomass combustion process has started to be implemented as a new source of energy. The dynamic increase in the use of biomass for energy g...
Polymer-cement composites (PCCs) are materials in which the polymer and mineral binder create an interpenetrating network and co-operate, significantly improving the performance of the material. On the other hand, the need for the utilization of wast...
Macro defect free (MDF) cements are polymer-cement composites characterized by high biaxial flexural strength compared to traditional concrete, having as a drawback a low water resistance. Glazing these composite materials with an inorganic enamel co...
This study focused on the uniform distribution of graphene oxide (GO) nanosheets in cement composites and their effect on microstructure and performance. For this, three polymer dispersants with different level of polar groups (weak, mild, and strong...
Recently, sustainable development has attracted significant global attention. Toward this, several studies have been performed on the development of alternative aggregates for mortar or concrete to prevent environmental damage and rapid depletion of...
The integrity of oil well cement sheaths is closely related to the long-term production safety of oil and gas wells. The primary material used to form a cement sheath is brittle. In order to reduce the brittleness of oil well cement and improve its f...
This study designs and uses water-borne epoxy resin (WBER) and curing agent (CA) to modify traditional cement-based grouting for tunnels. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the rheological and mechanical properties of composite grouting with dif...
Resistance to degradation contributes greatly to the durability of materials. The chemical resistance of polymer-cement composites is not yet fully recognized. The goal of the research presented in this paper was to assess the performance of polymer-...
The acrylic polymer composites in this study are made up of various weight ratios of cement or silica nanoparticles (1, 3, 5, and 10 wt%) using the casting method. The effects of doping ratio/type on mechanical, dielectric, thermal, and hydrophobic p...
Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites have become attractive for strengthening and repairing deteriorated concrete structures. However, their poor high-temperature resistance and durability in some extreme environments, such as frequent water-vap...
This paper presents an investigation of the tensile properties of two composites made from recycled polyethylene tetraphthalate, cement–concrete mix and standard polymer-based adhesive mixes, used in the construction industry. To describe tensi...
Cement concrete is the most commonly used building and construction material worldwide because of its many advantages. Over time, however, it develops cracks due to shrinkage and tension, which may lead to premature failure of the entire structure. R...
This paper focuses on the investigation of the material properties of FC500 foam concrete. Innovation is very important for the solution of cast-in-place concrete forms in practice today. Part of its innovative construction application is the possibi...
The unique properties and sustainability advantages of sulfur polymer cement have led to efforts to use them as alternatives to traditional Portland cement. The current study explores the impact of environmental stresses on the strength development o...
Polymer/cement composites have gained significant attention in civil engineering due to their improved properties compared to traditional cement-based materials [...]
The success of composite materials is attributed to the nature of bonding at the nanoscale and the resulting structure-related properties. This study reports on the interaction, electronic, and optical properties of diamond nanothread/polymers (cellu...
Polymeric coatings are widely used to enhance the load bearing capacity and chemical durability of alkali-resistant glass (AR-glass) textile in cement-based composites. The contact zone between coated yarns and concrete matrix plays a major role to e...
Polymer/cement composites and related materials have garnered substantial attention in civil engineering, primarily due to their enhanced properties compared to traditional cement-based materials [...]
Organic polymer introduction effectively enhances the toughness, bond strength, and durability of ordinary cement-based materials, and is often used for concrete repair and reinforcement. However, the entrained air effect simultaneously induced by po...
Graphene, renowned for its exceptional mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties, is being explored as a cement nanofiller in the construction field. However, the limited water dispersibility of graphene requires the use of polymer superplastici...
To address the issues of insufficient protection and poor durability in concrete during service, this study developed a novel polymer–silicate composite gel system by combining silane with fluorocarbon resin emulsion and applied it to mortar sp...
Magnesium phosphate cement (MPC) has been proven to be a very good repair material for deteriorated concrete structures. It has excellent adhesion performance, leading to high bonding strength with old concrete substrates. This paper presents an expe...
Oil well cement is easily damaged by carbon dioxide (CO2) corrosion, and the corrosion of oil well cement is affected by many factors in complex environments. The anti-corrosion performance of oil well cement can be improved by polymer materials. In...
High sulfur-content materials (HSMs) formed via inverse vulcanization of elemental sulfur with animal fats and/or plant oils can exhibit remarkable mechanical strength and chemical resistance, sometimes superior to commercial building products. Addin...
Sulfur cements have drawn significant attention as binders because sulfur is a byproduct of fossil fuel refining. Sulfur cements that can be formed by the vulcanization of elemental sulfur and plant-derived olefins such as terpenoids are particularly...
Terpenoids are potentially sustainable replacements for petrochemical olefins. Sulfur is a waste product produced in large quantities from fossil fuel refining. Several composites with attractive properties have recently been made from terpenoids and...
The use of renewable resources in composite materials is a vital strategy for enhancing sustainability in material science. Wool fibers are promising due to their unique properties, including thermal insulation and self-extinguishing characteristics....
Strengthening reinforced concrete (RC) beams with fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) grids and engineered cement composites (ECCs) can significantly enhance their shear capacity. However, the specific contributions of the components in reinforced RC beam...
The paper undertakes preliminary research towards the identification of the use of plastic waste, taking into account the possibility of increasing their mechanical strength and reducing flammability, as well as reducing the emission of harmful compo...
The materials based on concrete with an addition of rubber are well-known. The interaction between concrete components and rubber particles is in the majority cases insufficient. For this reason, different substances are introduced into concrete-rubb...
Recently, the use of recycled tyre polymer fiber derived from waste tires as a concrete reinforcement has received a great deal of attention. The recycled tyre polymer fiber is a promising additive to concrete for building materials which require res...
This study focuses on developing new surface modification methods for photocatalytic cementitious composites. The question that was investigated was if superabsorbent polymers can act as an intermediate environment, intensifying the incorporation of...
Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) production consumes tremendous amounts of fresh water and energy and releases vast quantities of CO2 into the atmosphere. Not only would an alternative to OPC whose production requires no water, releases little CO2, and...
The up-to-date carbon nanoparticle application in materials science and composites is mostly represented by controlling of different methods of structure formation including incorporation of nanomaterials or nano-modifiers. The efficiency of such met...
The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the clinical performance of tooth-borne partial and full-coverage fixed dental prosthesis fabricated using hybrid polymer and ceramic CAD/CAM materials regarding their biologic, tech...
Crack formation in concrete is one of the main reasons for concrete degradation. Calcium alginate capsules containing biological self-healing agents for cementitious materials were studied for the self-healing of cement paste and mortars through in v...
The concrete in the transition strips of expansion joints can become damaged prematurely during the service period. Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fiber-reinforced engineered cementitious composite (ECC) is a kind of high ductility concrete material, and it...
Powder-liquid poly (methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) bone cements are widely utilized for augmentation of bone fractures and fixation of orthopedic implants. These cements typically have an abundance of beneficial qualities, however their lack of bioactiv...
Concrete faces challenges related to brittleness and crack propagation, which compromise its tensile strength and durability. Fiber reinforcement has emerged as a promising solution, yet research on hybrid systems combining natural fibers, such as da...
The widespread application of concrete with specific functions has become indispensable in modern technology. However, the persistent issue of electromagnetic pollution poses a serious hazard to human health, electronic equipment, and military operat...
Porous artificial reef materials made of cement used in the offshore area can repair and improve the ecological environment and enrich fishery resources. In this study, quartz sand was used as the aggregate, high-alumina cement as the cementing agent...
The research was aimed at assessing the effect of the redispersible polymer powder on the fracture resistance of a subbase made of a mineral–cement mixture with a bitumen emulsion. The test was performed at two temperatures, i.e., 0 °C and 20 °C. The...
The properties of a large number of concrete infrastructures in China are deteriorating year by year, raising the need for repairing and strengthening these infrastructures. By introducing waterborne polymers into a cement concrete system, brittle cr...
The influence of polymer emulsion, pigment filler, and dispersant on the corrosion resistance of polymer cement-based composite anti-corrosion coatings were investigated in this study. Adhesion loss rate tests and electrochemical tests were conducted...
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Sprayed planting concrete (SPC) can be used for the ecological restoration of rocky steep slopes. It is a kind of outside-soil material with excellent soil and slope stabilization performance, and plants can grow in SPC, thus achieving harmony betwee...
Oil-well cement-based materials have inherent brittleness; therefore, they cannot be directly used to seal oil and gas wells for a long time. To improve the elasticity of oil-well cement-based composites, a flexible epoxy resin system was developed....
The engineering applications and related research of fiber-reinforced cement and geopolymer mortar composites are becoming more and more extensive. These reinforced fibers include not only traditional steel fibers and carbon fibers, but also syntheti...
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