Nanoscale investigation of polymer cement concretes by small angle neutron scattering
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Abstract
Abstract An analysis of dense cements, such as polymer cement concrete, is made to produce original innovative components for different types of constructing materials. These materials present good functional properties (ageing resistance, crack formation resistance, hardness, and stability of mechanical modules) and can be used for various applications. In this paper, experimental tests on Portland cement with added γ-Al 2 O 3 and redispersible dry polymer performed using small angle neutron scattering are reported. The objective of the investigation was to assess the key parameters of the material (e.g., porosity, fractal dimensions, and size distribution) at the nanoscale level as well as to obtain useful structural information for expanding the possibility of applications. The results obtained can contribute to the optimisation of the consistency of the material, the design of operating conditions of elements of structures and facilities, and the design of the procedures that support ecological criteria and enhance quality and safety levels.
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OpenAlex topics: Concrete and Cement Materials Research · Innovative concrete reinforcement materials · Magnesium Oxide Properties and Applications
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Rogante Engineering Office, Contrada San Michele 61, 62012 Civitanova Marche, Italy
Institute of Material Sciences and Metallurgy, Ural Federal University, 19, Mira Str., 620002 Yekaterinburg, Russian Federation
Wigner Research Centre for Physics, Institute for Solid State Physics and Optics, Pf.49, 1525 Budapest, Hungary
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