A technical evaluation on the determination of thermal comfort parametric properties of different originated expanded and exfoliated aggregates
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DOI: 10.1007/s12517-019-4301-8
Abstract: Nowadays, with increasing global warming, there are increasing concerns about energy saving in many branches in the world. One of these branches is the construction sector. In the construction sector, various building materials are produced… read more here.
Keywords: technical evaluation; cement mortars; evaluation determination; expanded exfoliated ... See more keywords
High-performance cement mortars-based composites with colloidal nano-silica: Synthesis, characterization and mechanical properties
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DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2021.103338
Abstract: Abstract In recent years, nanotechnology has found great application in the concrete and cement mortars industries. In this study, silica nanoparticles have been prepared in acidic solution via simple, low-cost, and efficient sol–gel methods. The… read more here.
Keywords: high performance; microscopy; cement mortars; silica nanoparticles ... See more keywords
Atmospheric NOx removal: study of cement mortars with iron- and vanadium-doped TiO2 as visible light–sensitive photocatalysts
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2017.05.132
Abstract: Abstract Mortars made with Portland cement, two different calcium aluminate cements and air lime were chosen to incorporate photocatalytic additives, because they have large exposed surfaces that boost the photochemical oxidation (PCO) of atmospheric pollutants… read more here.
Keywords: nox removal; cement mortars; visible light; atmospheric nox ... See more keywords
Enhanced properties of cement mortars with multilayer graphene nanoparticles
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2017.05.146
Abstract: Abstract The present work aims to combine multilayer graphene (MLG) nanoparticles with Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) mortar specimens, evaluating possible improvements on their mechanical properties and ultimately coming up with an ideal and effective concentration… read more here.
Keywords: properties cement; cement mortars; enhanced properties; mlg dosage ... See more keywords
Calcined brick clays and mixed clays as supplementary cementitious materials: Effects on the performance of blended cement mortars
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.120990
Abstract: Abstract While calcined clays in general have been credited with a great potential to mitigate CO2 emissions related to cement production and consumption, calcined brick clays are currently understudied in this regard. In the present… read more here.
Keywords: brick clays; clay; blended cement; cement mortars ... See more keywords
Investigation of ultrasonication energy effect on workability, mechanical properties and pore structure of halloysite nanotube reinforced cement mortars
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.124610
Abstract: Abstract The unique chemical and physical properties of halloysite nanotube (HNT) have aroused the interests of researchers in various fields to fabricate new high-performance composites. In this research project rheological, mechanical, and microstructural properties of… read more here.
Keywords: hnt; cement mortars; ultrasonication energy; energy ... See more keywords
Will the magnesium sulfate attack of cement mortars always be inhibited by incorporating nanosilica?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.124695
Abstract: Abstract This paper presents a detailed investigation on the durability of nanosilica (NS) blended cement mortars with different water-binder ratios (w/b, 0.35, 0.45, and 0.55) immersed in magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) solution up to 36 months. The… read more here.
Keywords: attack; blended mortars; magnesium sulfate; cement mortars ... See more keywords
Treated phosphogypsum as an alternative set regulator and mineral addition in cement production
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.118752
Abstract: Abstract Various treatments of phosphogypsum samples extracted in Huelva, Spain, curing conditions and incorporation ratios were studied to evaluate the viability of being used as set regulator or as supplementary cementitious material to improve the… read more here.
Keywords: production; cement mortars; set regulator; cement ... See more keywords
Relationships between microstructure and transport properties in mortar containing recycled ceramic powder
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.121384
Abstract: Abstract Sustainable utilization of ceramic wastes in construction has gained increasing interest, but the microstructure and transport properties of ceramic-modified construction materials remain to be explored before in-situ engineering application. This paper presents an experimental… read more here.
Keywords: microstructure transport; ceramic powder; cement mortars; transport properties ... See more keywords
Photocatalytic property of cement mortars coated with graphene/TiO2 nanocomposites synthesized via sol–gel assisted electrospray method
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.123590
Abstract: Abstract Titanium dioxide (TiO2) photocatalyst coatings on cement material surfaces of buildings or structures that require high mechanical integrity, such as tunnel walls and pedestrian roads, can directly utilize solar energy for self-cleaning surfaces and… read more here.
Keywords: tio2; cement mortars; sol gel; tio2 nanocomposites ... See more keywords
Effects of sulfate on cement mortar with hybrid pozzolan substitution
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jestch.2018.04.009
Abstract: Abstract Sulfate is one of the most important chemical risks which affect the durability of concrete and reinforced concrete structures. Therefore, this study investigates the effects of sulfate on blended cement mortars. In this paper,… read more here.
Keywords: cement mortars; effects sulfate; cement; cement mortar ... See more keywords