journal article·2026-01

Hierarchical crystallization under extreme conditions enables self-strengthening in cement hydrates

Nianqiang Zhang, Tao Du, Yuchen Shang, Xiang Xu, Huigang Xiao, Zhaodong Liu, Bingbing Liu, Hui Li

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