journal article·2026-06

Utilization of kaolinite-containing bauxite tailings in limestone calcined clay cement: Hydration, microstructure, and foundational insights for future performance optimization

Zhijun Li, Xiaowei Gu, Bohan Yang, Yannian Zhang, Jianping Liu, Moncef L. Nehdi, Lei Zhang

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