The Influence of Superabsorbent Polymers and Nanosilica on the Hydration Process and Microstructure of Cementitious Mixtures

Superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) are known to mitigate the development of autogenous shrinkage in cementitious mixtures with a low water-to-cement ratio. Moreover, the addition of SAPs promotes the self-healing ability of cracks. A drawback of using SAPs lies in the formation of macropores when the po...

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Main Authors: Gerlinde Lefever, Dimitrios G. Aggelis, Nele De Belie, Marc Raes, Tom Hauffman, Danny Van Hemelrijck, Didier Snoeck
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-11-01
Series:Materials
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/13/22/5194