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Advanced and Sustainable Low Carbon Cement and Concrete Materials

A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Construction and Building Materials".

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Interests: materials engineering; materials chemistry; silicates; building materials; glass-based composites; inorganic binders
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Dear Colleagues,

Production using concrete is consistently higher each year than production using all other materials put together. Cement, a key ingredient in concrete, accounts for about 7% of global CO2 emissions and is the second-largest industrial emitter of CO2 after the iron and steel industry. The cement manufacturing process is responsible for 95% of concrete’s carbon footprint. Under the International Energy Agency’s sustainable development intent, cement producers should reduce their carbon intensity at an annual rate of 0.3% per tonne of cement produced up to 2030. New technologies and materials are constantly developed to complement current practices in creating greener structures; the common objective is that green buildings be designed to reduce the overall impact of the built environment on human health and the natural environment by efficiently using energy, water, and other resources; to protect occupant health and improve employee productivity; and lastly to reduce waste, pollution, and environmental degradation. There are some materials that can be used in constructing buildings, such as widely known green materials. These materials are recyclable and reusable and can prevent energy waste in the home. In addition, green materials reduce the economic and environmental impact of waste disposal.

This Special Issue is therefore dedicated to recent research works focused on the development of advanced building materials and components that contribute to the systematization and propagation of knowledge related to the long-term performance and durability of construction, which comply with sustainability and eco-efficiency. Among other things, the reuse of secondary raw materials in composite development, supplementary cementitious materials, alternative binders, etc. will be the subject of studies published in this Special Issue. Thus, this Special Issue will provide a collection of new developments in the field of durability of advanced building materials, systems, and components, their characterization, service life prediction methodologies, and maintenance management. I believe this Special Issue will serve as an overview of the current stage of knowledge for the benefit of professional colleagues, such as material engineers, designers, production engineers, etc.

Prof. Dr. Milena Pavlíková
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Keywords

  • sustainability
  • eco-efficiency
  • advanced materials
  • composites
  • low carbon cement
  • secondary raw materials
  • alternative binders
  • supplementary cementitious materials

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Application of Industrial Waste Materials by Alkaline Activation for Use as Geopolymer Binders
by Kinga Setlak, Janusz Mikuła and Michał Łach
Materials 2023, 16(24), 7651; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma16247651 - 14 Dec 2023
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The purpose of this study is to synthesize geopolymer binders as an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional cement using available local raw materials. Waste materials such as chalcedonite (Ch), amphibolite (A), fly ash from lignite combustion (PB), and diatomite dust (D) calcined at [...] Read more.
The purpose of this study is to synthesize geopolymer binders as an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional cement using available local raw materials. Waste materials such as chalcedonite (Ch), amphibolite (A), fly ash from lignite combustion (PB), and diatomite dust (D) calcined at 900 °C were used to produce geopolymer binders. Metakaolin (M) was used as an additional modifier for binders based on waste materials. The base materials were subjected to fluorescence X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis and X-ray diffractometry (XRD) to determine chemical and phase composition. A laser particle size analysis was also performed. The various mixtures of raw materials were activated with a 10 M solution of NaOH and sodium water glass and then annealed for 24 h at 60 °C. The produced geopolymer binders were conditioned for 28 days under laboratory conditions and then subjected to microstructural analysis (SEM) and flexural and compressive strength tests. The best compressive strength results were obtained by the Ch + PB samples—more than 57 MPa, while the lowest results were obtained by the Ch + D+A + M samples—more than 20 MPa. On the other hand, as a result of the flexural strength tests, the highest flexural results were obtained by D + A + M + PB binders—more than 12 MPa, and the lowest values were obtained by binders based on Ch + D+A + M—about 4.8 MPa. Full article
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Evaluation of the Solidification of Radioactive Wastes Using Blast Furnace Slag as a Solidifying Agent
by Ji-Hun Jeon, Jong-Hwan Lee, Woo-Chun Lee, Sang-Woo Lee and Soon-Oh Kim
Materials 2023, 16(19), 6462; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma16196462 - 28 Sep 2023
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The decommissioning process of nuclear power facilities renders hundreds of thousands of tons of various types of waste. Of these different waste types, the amount of concrete waste (CW) varies greatly depending on the type of facility, operating history, and regulation standards. From [...] Read more.
The decommissioning process of nuclear power facilities renders hundreds of thousands of tons of various types of waste. Of these different waste types, the amount of concrete waste (CW) varies greatly depending on the type of facility, operating history, and regulation standards. From the previous decommissioning projects, CW was estimated to comprise 60–80 wt.% of the total weight of radioactive wastes. This represents a significant technical challenge to any decommissioning project. Furthermore, the disposal costs for the generated concrete wastes are a substantial part of the total budget for any decommissioning project. Thus, the development of technologies effective for the reduction and recycling of CW has become an urgent agenda globally. Blast furnace slag (BFS) is an industrial byproduct containing a sufficient amount (higher than 30%) of CaO and it can be used as a substitute for ordinary Portland cement (OPC). However, there have been few studies on the application of BFS for the treatment of radioactive waste from decommissioning processes. This study was conducted to evaluate the performance of the solidification agent using ground granulated BFS (SABFS) to pack radioactive wastes, such as the coarse aggregates of CW (CACW), waste soil (WS), and metal waste (MW). The analytical results indicated that the CaO content of the ground granulated BFS was 36.8% and it was confirmed that calcium silicate hydrate (CSH) could be activated as the precursor of the hydration reactions. In addition, the optimum water-to-binder ratio was determined to be 0.25 and Ca(OH)2 and CaSO4 were found to be the most effective alkaline and sulfate activators for improving the compressive strength of the SABFS. The maximum packing capacities of the SABFS were determined to be 9 and 13 wt.% for WC and WM, respectively, when the content of CW was fixed at 50 wt.%. The results of the leaching tests using SABFS containing radioactive wastes contaminated with Co, Cs, and Sr indicated that their leachability indices met the acceptance level for disposal. Consequently, the SABFS can be used as a solidifying agent for the safe disposal of radioactive waste. Full article
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Investigating Mechanical Properties of Alkali-Activated Slag Cementitious Material for Load-Bearing Layer of Sandwich Panels
by Jing Zhu, Zijian Qu, Ying Huang, Lizhuo Song, Shaotong Liu, Hao Min and Zhiming Li
Materials 2023, 16(19), 6398; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma16196398 - 25 Sep 2023
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The research presented in this paper is about the mechanical properties of fiber-reinforced alkali-activated slag cementitious sandwich panels with different types and amounts of admixtures. The mechanical properties, drying shrinkage properties, and micro-morphology were used to determine the optimal ratio of the admixtures. [...] Read more.
The research presented in this paper is about the mechanical properties of fiber-reinforced alkali-activated slag cementitious sandwich panels with different types and amounts of admixtures. The mechanical properties, drying shrinkage properties, and micro-morphology were used to determine the optimal ratio of the admixtures. The results show that the alkali-activated slag sandwich panels have the characteristics of light weight, high strength and excellent thermal insulation, and the factors such as magnesium oxide, expansion agent and solution temperature have significant influence on their mechanical properties and dry shrinkage. This paper provides a theoretical basis and experimental data for the preparation process and application of alkali-activated slag sandwich panels. Full article
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A Simplified Model for Shear Behavior of Mortar Using Biomimetic Carbonate Precipitation
by Yu Diao, Jitao Bai, Changyou Sun, Jianyou Huang, Chao Yang and Qingsong Hu
Materials 2023, 16(16), 5613; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma16165613 - 13 Aug 2023
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As a common molecule in biomineralization, L-aspartic acid (L-Asp) has been proven to be able to induce in vitro CaCO3 precipitation, but its application in sand reinforcement has never been studied. In this study, L-Asp was employed in sand reinforcement for the [...] Read more.
As a common molecule in biomineralization, L-aspartic acid (L-Asp) has been proven to be able to induce in vitro CaCO3 precipitation, but its application in sand reinforcement has never been studied. In this study, L-Asp was employed in sand reinforcement for the first time through the newly developed biomimetic carbonate precipitation (BCP) technique. Specimens with different number of BCP spray cycles were prepared, and a series of direct shear tests were conducted to investigate the impact of spray number on shear strength, critical displacement, and residual strength. Then a simplified power model for shear stress–displacement behavior was established and calibrated with the measured data. The results show that BCP can significantly improve the shear strength of sand. As the number of spray cycles increases, both the shear strength and residual strength increase, while the critical displacement decreases. Such variations can be described with two sigmoid models and a linear model, respectively. The simplified power model performs well in most cases, especially at higher spray numbers. This study is expected to provide a practical model for the shear behavior of BCP-treated mortar. Full article
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Lightweight SCC Development in a Low-Carbon Cementitious System for Structural Applications
by Galal Fares, Ahmed K. El-Sayed, Abdulrahman M. Alhozaimy, Abdulaziz I. Al-Negheimish and Abdulrahman S. Albidah
Materials 2023, 16(12), 4395; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma16124395 - 14 Jun 2023
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The utilization of manufactured lightweight aggregates adds another dimension to the cost of the preparation of self-compacting concrete (SCC). The common practice of adding absorption water to the lightweight aggregates before concreting leads to inaccurate calculations of the water-to-cement ratio. Moreover, the absorption [...] Read more.
The utilization of manufactured lightweight aggregates adds another dimension to the cost of the preparation of self-compacting concrete (SCC). The common practice of adding absorption water to the lightweight aggregates before concreting leads to inaccurate calculations of the water-to-cement ratio. Moreover, the absorption of water weakens this interfacial bond between aggregates and the cementitious matrix. A particular type of black volcanic rock with a vesicular texture known as scoria rocks (SR) is utilized. With an adapted sequence of additions, the occurrence of water absorption can be minimized to overcome the issue of calculating the true water content. In this study, the approach of preparing the cementitious paste first with adjusted rheology followed by the addition of fine and coarse SR aggregates enabled us to circumvent the need for adding absorption water to the aggregates. This step has improved the overall strength due to the enhanced bond between the aggregate and the cementitious matrix, rendering a lightweight SCC mix with a target compressive strength of 40 MPa at 28 days, which makes it appropriate for structural applications. Different mixes were prepared and optimized for the best cementitious system that achieved the goal of this study. The optimized quaternary cementitious system included silica fume, class F fly ash, and limestone dust as essential ingredients for low-carbon footprint concrete. The rheological properties and parameters of the optimized mix were tested, evaluated, and compared to a control mix prepared using normal-weight aggregates. The results showed that the optimized quaternary mix satisfied both fresh and hardened properties. Slump flow, T50, J-ring flow, and average V-funnel flow time were in the ranges of 790–800 mm, 3.78–5.67 s, 750–780 mm, and 9.17 s, respectively. Moreover, the equilibrium density was in the range of 1770–1800 kg/m3. After 28 days an average compressive strength of 42.7 MPa, a corresponding flexural load of over 2000 N, and a modulus of rupture of 6.2 MPa were obtained. The conclusion is then drawn that altering the sequence of mixing ingredients becomes a mandatory process with scoria aggregates to obtain high-quality lightweight concrete for structural applications. This process leads to a significant improvement in the precise control of the fresh and hardened properties, which was unachievable with the normal practice used with lightweight concrete. Full article
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Effect of Basalt Powder on Hydration, Rheology, and Strength Development of Cement Paste
by Jiaming Li, Dehao Che, Zhihao Liu, Lan Yu and Xiaowei Ouyang
Materials 2022, 15(23), 8632; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma15238632 - 03 Dec 2022
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Basalt materials (e.g., basalt powder, aggregate, and fiber) are commonly used in cement-based materials. To understand the mechanism of the influence of basalt on the properties of cement-based materials (i.e., fluidity, hydration, and strength), zeta potential tests with different Ca2+ concentrations were [...] Read more.
Basalt materials (e.g., basalt powder, aggregate, and fiber) are commonly used in cement-based materials. To understand the mechanism of the influence of basalt on the properties of cement-based materials (i.e., fluidity, hydration, and strength), zeta potential tests with different Ca2+ concentrations were carried out using basalt powder (BP). It is found that BP has a weaker absorption for Ca2+ compared to cement and quartz particles, which is directly related to its surface chemical properties. This weak absorption has a significant influence on the rheology and early-age hydration of cement paste. Moreover, the morphology of hydrate on the surface of the material observed by scanning electron microscope (SEM) also shows that the growth of CSH on the surface of BP particles is smaller than that of cement particles, indicating that BP delays the formation of CSH. Rheological tests showed that the reduction of BP’s adsorption of calcium ions weakened the electrostatic repulsion between particles, which led to the reduction of rheological properties. The influence of BP on the strength of cement paste was studied through crack characterization and fracture observation. The results show that the interfacial strength between BP and hydration products is very weak and does not increase with the hydration process, and the chemical reaction of BP is not obvious. In addition, the substitution of BP for cement leads to a dilution effect. These factors cause the strength of cement paste to decrease. Full article
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Using Fumed Silica to Develop Thermal Insulation Cement for Medium–Low Temperature Geothermal Wells
by Lan Shen, Huijing Tan, You Ye and Wei He
Materials 2022, 15(14), 5087; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma15145087 - 21 Jul 2022
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During geothermal energy development, the bottom high-temperature fluid continuously exchanges heat with the upper low-temperature wellbore and the stratum during its rising process. Thermal insulation cement (TIC) can increase the outlet temperature, thus effectively reducing the heat loss of the geothermal fluid and [...] Read more.
During geothermal energy development, the bottom high-temperature fluid continuously exchanges heat with the upper low-temperature wellbore and the stratum during its rising process. Thermal insulation cement (TIC) can increase the outlet temperature, thus effectively reducing the heat loss of the geothermal fluid and improving energy efficiency. In this study, vitrified microbubbles (VMB) were screened out by conducting an orthogonal test of compressive strength (CS) and thermal conductivity (TC) on three inorganic thermal insulation materials (VMB, expanded perlite (EP), and fly-ash cenosphere (FAC)). Fumed silica (FS) was introduced into the cement with VMBs, as its significant decreasing effect on the TC. Moreover, a cement reinforcing agent (RA) and calcium hydroxide [CH] were added to further improve the CS of TIC at 90 °C. The fresh properties, CS, TC, hydration products, pore-size distribution, and the microstructure of the cement were investigated. As a result, a TIC with a TC of 0.1905 W/(m·K) and CS of 5.85 MPa was developed. The main conclusions are as follows: (1) Increasing the mass fraction of the thermal insulation material (TIM) is an effective method to reduce TC. (2) The CH content was reduced, but the C–S–H gel increased as FS content increased due to the pozzolanic reaction of the FS. (3) As the C–S–H gel is the main product of both the hydration and pozzolanic reactions, the matrix of the cement containing 60% FS and VMBs was mainly composed of gel. (4) The 10% RA improved the cement fluidity and increased the CS of TIC from 3.5 MPa to 5.85 MPa by promoting hydration. Full article
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Effect of Aggregate Type on Properties of Ultra-High-Strength Concrete
by Anna Szcześniak, Jarosław Siwiński and Adam Stolarski
Materials 2022, 15(14), 5072; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma15145072 - 21 Jul 2022
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In this work, we present an analysis of natural fine aggregates’ influence on the properties of ultra-high-strength concrete. The reference concrete mix was made of natural sand with the addition of fly ash and microsilica. It was assumed to obtain concrete with a [...] Read more.
In this work, we present an analysis of natural fine aggregates’ influence on the properties of ultra-high-strength concrete. The reference concrete mix was made of natural sand with the addition of fly ash and microsilica. It was assumed to obtain concrete with a very high strength without the addition of fibers and without special curing conditions, ensuring the required workability of the concrete mix corresponding to the consistency of class S3. The reference concrete mix was modified by replacing sand with granite and basalt aggregate in the same fractions. Five series of concrete mixes made with CEM I 52.5R cement were tested. Experimental investigations were carried out regarding the consistency of the concrete mix, the compressive strength, the flexural strength and the water absorption by hardened concrete. A comparative analysis of the obtained results indicated significant improvement in the concrete strength after the use of basalt aggregate. The strength of the concrete series based on basalt aggregate, BC1, allowed it to be classified as ultra-high-performance concrete. Concrete based on sand, SC1, was characterized by the lowest compressive and flexural strength but obtained the best workability of the mix and the lowest water absorption. The results presented in the paper, show a significant influence of the type of aggregate used on the mechanical and physical properties of ultra-high strength concrete. Full article
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Prediction of the Compressive Strength for Cement-Based Materials with Metakaolin Based on the Hybrid Machine Learning Method
by Jiandong Huang, Mengmeng Zhou, Hongwei Yuan, Mohanad Muayad Sabri Sabri and Xiang Li
Materials 2022, 15(10), 3500; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma15103500 - 13 May 2022
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Cement-based materials are widely used in construction engineering because of their excellent properties. With the continuous improvement of the functional requirements of building infrastructure, the performance requirements of cement-based materials are becoming higher and higher. As an important property of cement-based materials, compressive [...] Read more.
Cement-based materials are widely used in construction engineering because of their excellent properties. With the continuous improvement of the functional requirements of building infrastructure, the performance requirements of cement-based materials are becoming higher and higher. As an important property of cement-based materials, compressive strength is of great significance to its research. In this study, a Random Forests (RF) and Firefly Algorithm (FA) hybrid machine learning model was proposed to predict the compressive strength of metakaolin cement-based materials. The database containing five input parameters (cement grade, water to binder ratio, cement-sand ratio, metakaolin to binder ratio, and superplasticizer) based on 361 samples was employed for the prediction. In this model, FA was used to optimize the hyperparameters, and RF was used to predict the compressive strength of metakaolin cement-based materials. The reliability of the hybrid model was verified by comparing the predicted and actual values of the dataset. The importance of five variables was also evaluated, and the results showed the cement grade has the greatest influence on the compressive strength of metakaolin cement-based materials, followed by the water-binder ratio. Full article
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Effect of Alkali Salts on the Hydration Process of Belite Clinker
by Valeriia Iliushchenko, Lukáš Kalina, Martin Sedlačík, Vladislav Cába, Jiří Másilko and Radoslav Novotný
Materials 2022, 15(10), 3424; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma15103424 - 10 May 2022
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Belite-rich cement is a low carbon footprint binder. However, its use is accompanied by a low initial rate of hydration. This can be partially eliminated by grinding to a high specific surface or through the addition of admixtures (mineralizators or activators). The influence [...] Read more.
Belite-rich cement is a low carbon footprint binder. However, its use is accompanied by a low initial rate of hydration. This can be partially eliminated by grinding to a high specific surface or through the addition of admixtures (mineralizators or activators). The influence of alkaline activators CaSO4, Na2SO4 and Na2CO3 (in the amount of 5 wt.% related to the clinker weight) on the hydration course, as well as the quantity of hydration products in belite-rich cements, were investigated in this paper. Belite-rich clinker was laboratory-synthetized and ground together with activators to prepare various belite-rich cements. Next, the hydration kinetics and the hydrated phase assemblage were investigated using isothermal calorimetry, X-ray powder diffraction and thermogravimetric and differential thermal analyses. The use of selected admixtures allowed us to obtain belite-rich cements with higher hydraulic activity in the initial period. Full article
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Calcium-Based Binders in Concrete or Soil Stabilization: Challenges, Problems, and Calcined Clay as Partial Replacement to Produce Low-Carbon Cement
by Angham Ali Mohammed, Haslinda Nahazanan, Noor Azline Mohd Nasir, Ghasan Fahim Huseien and Ahmed Hassan Saad
Materials 2023, 16(5), 2020; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma16052020 - 28 Feb 2023
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Calcium-based binders, such as ordinary Portland cement (OPC) and lime (CaO), are the most common artificial cementitious materials used worldwide for concrete and soil improvement. However, using cement and lime has become one of the main concerns for engineers because they negatively affect [...] Read more.
Calcium-based binders, such as ordinary Portland cement (OPC) and lime (CaO), are the most common artificial cementitious materials used worldwide for concrete and soil improvement. However, using cement and lime has become one of the main concerns for engineers because they negatively affect the environment and economy, prompting research into alternative materials. The energy consumption involved in producing cementitious materials is high, and the subsequent CO2 emissions account for 8% of the total CO2 emissions. In recent years, an investigation into cement concrete’s sustainable and low-carbon characteristics has become the industry’s focus, achieved by using supplementary cementitious materials. This paper aims to review the problems and challenges encountered when using cement and lime. Calcined clay (natural pozzolana) has been used as a possible supplement or partial substitute to produce low-carbon cement or lime from 2012–2022. These materials can improve the concrete mixture’s performance, durability, and sustainability. Calcined clay has been utilized widely in concrete mixtures because it produces a low-carbon cement-based material. Owing to the large amount of calcined clay used, the clinker content of cement can be lowered by as much as 50% compared with traditional OPC. It helps conserve the limestone resources used in cement manufacture and helps reduce the carbon footprint associated with the cement industry. Its application is gradually growing in places such as Latin America and South Asia. Full article
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