Abstract: Durability is an important property that determines the long-term behavior of cement-based materials. Water and ions are transported in nanopores of calcium-silicate-hydrate (C-S-H) gels, the main element in cement-based ...

Abstract: The composition and properties of the interface are the key points which determine the properties of fiber-reinforced cement–based composites. The bonding performance between fibers and different hydration products at the ...

Abstract: The pH plays a key role in the hydration process of cement clinker and thus determines the morphology and mechanical performance of cement-based materials. Herein the effect of pH on the nucleation rate, morphology, and ...

Abstract: The mechanical properties of organic/inorganic composites at a macroscopic level are largely determined by the interaction mechanisms at the interface. However, there have been limited microscopic studies on these interactions. ...