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A hierarchical C-S-H/organic superstructure with high stiffness, super-low porosity, and low mass density

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Xinping Zhu
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Laurent Brochard
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Matthieu Vandamme
任强 (Qiang Ren)
李晨 (Chen Li)
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Zhengwu Jiang *
DOI:10.1016/j.cemconres.2023.107407delete
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Abstract

Abstract

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Herein, a hierarchical cementitious calcium silicate hydrate (C-S-H) superstructure with high Young's modulus, super-low porosity, and low mass density is reported. It has a very high Young's modulus at 47.5 GPa, three times higher than our reference synthetic C-S-H. Its specific surface area is merely 0.4509 m2/g, two orders of magnitude smaller than our reference synthetic C-S-H and the most common construction materials. In addition, the skeletal density of this composite is 1.96 g/cm3, much lower than C-S-H and hardened cement paste. In a density-Young's modulus diagram, this composite is located at the intersection of metals, ceramics, and polymers, approaching the carbon fiber region, implying lightweight and stiff characteristics. The cryogenic stability is also evaluated. It shows a satisfying applicability potential for cryogenic engineering with stable pore structure and nanoscopic mechanical properties. We confirm that the assembly of hierarchical C-S-H superstructure requires both hydrophilic amide and anionic carboxylic groups.
Keywords:
Calcium-silicate-hydrate
Organic additive
Hierarchical superstructure
Bio-inspired materials
Cryogenic conditions

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Cement and Concrete Research cover
Cement and Concrete Research
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13.1
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6.9K
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tongji university
Scholars:
7.5W
Papers: 5.8W
Citations: 98
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institut polytechnique de paris
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1.3W
Papers: 1.0W
Citations: 6
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