OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Cement & Concrete Composites is 82. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Evaluation of novel copper-based antimicrobial admixtures for biocorrosion mitigation of cement paste	279
An analytical model for anchor-mortar interface bonding based on electrochemical impedance spectroscopy	226
Feasibility study of using carbonated and ultrasound treated electric arc furnace slag as a nano-enhanced supplementary cementitious material	225
Editorial Board	216
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Thermal and sound insulation characteristics of CNT infused ultra-high-strength lightweight concrete (UHSLC)	195
The role of CaO and MgO incorporation in chloride resistance of sodium carbonate-activated slag	187
Preparation of reactive urchin-like recycled concrete aggregate by wet carbonation: Towards improving the bonding capability of the interfacial transition zone in recycled aggregate concrete	171
Effect of metakaolin utilization ratio and loop method-pre-shearing process variation on rheological properties of cementitious systems having different C3A content	166
Fully coupled physicochemical-mechanical modeling of sulfate attack-induced expansion in cement-based materials	154
Investigation on the mechanical characteristics of multiscale mono/hybrid steel fibre-reinforced dry UHPC	152
Sustainable iron-rich copper slag-based alkali-activated binder: Hydration mechanism involving iron phase transformation, mechanical performance, and environmental safety	146
Multi-scale model investigating the effects of pore structure and drying-wetting cycles on diffusion in concrete	145
Synergistic effect of fibres on the physical, mechanical, and microstructural properties of aerogel-based thermal insulating renders	145
Microstructural evolution of cement pastes under long-term carbonation: new insights in nanopores from water vapor sorption and 1H NMR relaxometry	143
Effect of additional water or superplasticizer on key characteristics of cement paste made with superabsorbent polymer and other shrinkage mitigating materials	142
Piezoresistive performance of cement-based composites with two-dimensional MXene subjected to various loading conditions and water content	142
Mesoscale modelling of SFRC based on 3D RBSM considering the effects of fiber shape and orientation	138
Assessment of determination methods for time-zero of autogenous shrinkage in cement mortars	136
Development of 3D-printable alkali-activated GGBFS and fly ash binder-based mortars with concrete demolition waste as aggregates	133
Advanced moisture control in porous aggregates for improved lightweight high-performance concrete	130
Optimization of sodium alginate aided bio-deposition treatment of recycled aggregates and its application in concrete	129
Optimization of mix proportions and manufacturing conditions of fly ash-based geopolymer mortar by parameters design with dynamic characteristics	129

Dual effects of phytic acid on reinforced low-carbon mortar: Dealkalization of red mud and improvement of corrosion resistance	128
Development of a calcium sulfoaluminate-Portland cement binary system for twin-pipe 3D concrete printing	127
Novel coal char-based cement grout: An experimental study on geotechnical and rheological properties	127
Enhancing the performance of acid-activated geopolymer by substituting sugarcane bagasse ash with effective pre-treatment strategies	126
Self-heating ultra-high performance concrete with stainless steel wires for active deicing and snow-melting of transportation infrastructures	125
Optimizing flexural cracking process of ultra-high performance concrete via incorporating microscale steel wires	125
Synergistic mechanisms of multiple components in lithium slag-based low-carbon cement: Multi-scale insights from thermodynamic modeling to hydration-driven microstructural evolution	125
Time-resolved reaction kinetics and printability evolution of one-part alkali-activated materials for 3D printing	121
Enhancing long-term tensile performance of Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC) using sustainable artificial geopolymer aggregates	120
Mechanism of regulating the mechanical properties and paste structure of supersulfated cement through ultrafine iron tailings powder	120
Synergistic mechanisms of magnesium slag on the reaction behavior of alkali-activated blast furnace slag	119
Effect of a novel spherical tailings aggregate on the macro- and mesoscopic properties of pervious concrete	115
Mechanism of organic additives-induced carbonation activators on affecting cement mortars	112
Effect of a Ca-rich environment on the reaction process of the MgO-activated SiO2 system	112
Bond-slip behavior of lapped sand-coated deformed GFRP rebars in UHPC under double-row splice test	112
Interfacial bond between modified micro carbon fiber and high-strength cement paste in UHPC: Bond-slip tests and molecular dynamic simulation	111
Effects of sodium aluminate on fleeting semi-dry carbonation and properties of steel slag powders in low concentration CO2 atmosphere	111
Ultra-stable foam enabled by nano silica engineering for foam concrete improvement	110
Eco-hybrid cement-based building insulation materials as a circular economy solution to construction and demolition waste	110
Enhanced mechanical and photocatalytic performance of cement mortar reinforced by nano-TiO2 hydrosol-coated sand	108
Coupling mechanism of water state evolution and pore structure development in alkali-activated slag: synergistic effect of activators and curing conditions	108
Digital-volume-correlation-assisted crack extraction using X-ray computed tomography images of cementitious materials	106
The role of hydrotalcite-like phase and monosulfate in slag cement paste during atmospheric and accelerated carbonation	105
Hydration and microstructure formation of magnesium oxysulfate (MOS) cement regulated by sepiolite with high adsorption ability	105
High-durability, low-carbon, and low-cost nano-engineered concrete for marine concrete infrastructures	102
Insights on the chloride adsorption stability in cement mortar under current field and sulfate attack: From experiments to molecular dynamics simulation	102
Coating performance, durability and anti-corrosion mechanism of organic modified geopolymer composite for marine concrete protection	102
Breaking strength-ductility trade-off dilemma for Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC) through filler effect	102
Preparation of coal gasification coarse slag-based alkaline activator and its activation mechanism in alkali-activated slag	101
Advanced industrial-grade carbon-fiber-reinforced geopolymer cement supercapacitors for building-integrated energy storage solutions	101
Effect of dispersion behavior of silica fume on the rheological properties and early hydration characteristics of ultra-high strength mortar	100
Effect of elevated Al concentration on early-age hydration of Portland cement	99
Valorization of mineral wool waste in Class F fly ash geopolymer: Geopolymerization, macro properties, and high temperature behavior	98
In-situ wet carbonation of steel slag powder paste made with carbonated water: Interaction mechanism between carbonation and hydration	98
Enhancing carbonation and thermal insulation of reactive magnesium oxide cement (RMC)-based 3D printable pastes with cenospheres	97
Layer interface characteristics and adhesion of 3D printed cement-based materials exposed to post-printing temperature disturbance	97
Unlocking the role of silica gel in enhancing mechanical properties and water resistance of magnesium oxysulfate cement	97
Insights into setting time, rheological and mechanical properties of chitin nanocrystals- and chitin nanofibers-cement paste	96
Rheology and structural build-up of sodium silicate- and sodium hydroxide-activated GGBFS mixtures	96
Calcium sulfoaluminate cement and supplementary cementitious materials-containing binders in self-healing systems	94
Characterization of hydrates in quaternary Portland cement-blast furnace slag-calcium sulfoaluminate clinker-limestone or gypsum systems: Experimental and thermodynamic modeling approaches	93
Exploring the potential of construction-compatible materials in structural supercapacitors for energy storage in the built environment	91
New insights on dehydration at elevated temperature and rehydration of GGBS blended cement	91
Nano-mechanism of graphene oxide reinforced fly ash-slag based geopolymer materials to form high polymerization degree C-(A)-S-H: A new view of physical-chemical synergistic effect	90
Coupling moisture transport and modified equivalent age for enhanced prediction of compressive strength in mortar	89
Effect of gypsum addition on acid resistance of ye'elimite rich calcium sulfoaluminate cement	89
GGBS hydration acceleration evidence in supersulfated cement by nanoSiO2	89
Assessing the durability performance of high belite cement incorporating fly ash under long-term temperature variations	89
Influence of type and particle size of superabsorbent polymer on early water distribution and internal curing zone properties of cement paste	88
Numerical investigations on the influence of ITZ and its width on the carbonation depth of concrete with stress damage	88

Early age reaction, rheological properties and pore solution chemistry of NaOH-activated slag mixtures	87
Dynamic properties of 3D printed cement mortar based on Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar testing	86
Microcell and macrocell corrosion of steel bars in reinforced concrete slabs under different corrosive environments and cathode/anode configurations	85
Experimental and theoretical studies on the hydration of ordinary portland cement/calcium sulfoaluminate cement blends containing biological admixtures	85
Editorial Board	84
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Using Fibre recovered from face mask waste to improve printability in 3D concrete printing	82
Retraction notice to “Effect of particle size of nanosilica on microstructure of C–S–H and its impact on mechanical strength” [Cement Concr. Compos. 97 (2019) 312–321]	82
On the hydration of limestone calcined kaolinitic clay cement and energy-efficient production	82