Robust evaluation of superabsorbent polymers as an internal curing agent in cementitious composites
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DOI: 10.1007/s10853-020-05131-2
Abstract: The internal curing of cementitious composites (CCs) has been a subject of supreme importance for the past few years. Although superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) have been utilized in several industries like sanitary, agriculture, and medical, their… read more here.
Keywords: curing agent; internal curing; cementitious composites; superabsorbent polymers ... See more keywords
Urea free synthesis of chitin-based acrylate superabsorbent polymers under homogeneous conditions: Effects of the degree of deacetylation and the molecular weight.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2017.06.108
Abstract: In order to understand the chemical structure of chitin-based acrylate superabsorbent polymers (SAP), chitin was dissolved in NaOH aqueous solution via freezing-thawing cyclic treatment without urea, subsequently, a transparent hydrogel was prepared by copolymerizing the… read more here.
Keywords: acrylate superabsorbent; effects degree; based acrylate; superabsorbent polymers ... See more keywords
Numerical investigation of crack self-sealing in cement-based composites with superabsorbent polymers
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2019.103395
Abstract: Recently the concept of crack self-sealing has been investigated as a method to prevent degradation and/or loss of functionality of cracked concrete elements. To obtain self-sealing effect in the crack, water swelling admixtures such as… read more here.
Keywords: superabsorbent polymers; self sealing; crack; crack self ... See more keywords
Early-state water migration characteristics of superabsorbent polymers in cement pastes
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cemconres.2019.02.010
Abstract: Abstract Water exchange and migration of superabsorbent polymers (SAP) in cement paste is a very complicated process and governs the effectiveness of internal curing in concrete. The early state of SAP in real pore fluids… read more here.
Keywords: superabsorbent polymers; water; early state; migration ... See more keywords
Superabsorbent polymers as internal curing agents in alkali activated slag mortars
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2017.10.121
Abstract: Abstract The aim of this study was to investigate the potential use of superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) as internal curing agents to mitigate the autogenous shrinkage of alkali activated slag (AAS) mortar. The autogenous shrinkage, compressive… read more here.
Keywords: internal curing; activated slag; polymers internal; superabsorbent polymers ... See more keywords
The influence of superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) on autogenous shrinkage in cement paste, mortar and concrete
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.122948
Abstract: Abstract Due to the high amount of fines in combination with a low water-to-cement ratio ( read more here.
Keywords: superabsorbent polymers; influence superabsorbent; saps autogenous; autogenous shrinkage ... See more keywords
A strain induced softening and hardening constitutive model for superabsorbent polymers undergoing finite deformation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijengsci.2020.103346
Abstract: Abstract Hydrogels have a wide range of applications from medical devices to tissue engineering to industrial health products. The numerical modeling of these porous structures can provide insight into their in-situ performance. However, an accurate… read more here.
Keywords: finite deformation; model; superabsorbent polymers; strain ... See more keywords
Innovative SuperAbsorbent Polymers (iSAPs) to construct crack-free reinforced concrete walls: an in-field large-scale testing campaign
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jobe.2021.102639
Abstract: Abstract Although a lot of research has been performed with the use of Superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) in cementitious materials, there is still a lack of studies describing the use of SAPs in large-scale concrete structures… read more here.
Keywords: superabsorbent polymers; reinforced concrete; large scale; testing campaign ... See more keywords
The water kinetics of superabsorbent polymers during cement hydration and internal curing visualized and studied by NMR
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-10306-0
Abstract: SuperAbsorbent Polymers (SAPs) can be applied as an admixture in cementitious materials. As the polymers are able to swell, they will absorb part of the mixing water and can then release that water back towards… read more here.
Keywords: internal curing; hydration internal; water; cement hydration ... See more keywords
Application of encapsulated superabsorbent polymers in cementitious materials for stimulated autogenous healing
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DOI: 10.1088/1361-665x/aa8497
Abstract: Superabsorbent polymers have shown potential for use in mortar and concrete as self-healing agents. The main drawback is, however, that these superabsorbent polymers also absorb mixing water during the preparation and casting of mortar or… read more here.
Keywords: mortar concrete; application encapsulated; mixing water; superabsorbent polymers ... See more keywords
The Effect of Superabsorbent Polymers on the Microstructure and Self-Healing Properties of Cementitious-Based Composite Materials
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DOI: 10.3390/app11020700
Abstract: Cementitious structures have prevailed worldwide and are expected to exhibit further growth in the future. Nevertheless, cement cracking is an issue that needs to be addressed in order to enhance structure durability and sustainability especially… read more here.
Keywords: superabsorbent polymers; microstructure self; healing properties; cementitious based ... See more keywords