OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Cement & Concrete Composites is 81. 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 2022-01-01 to 2026-01-01.)

Article	Citations
Editorial Board	239
Editorial Board	209
Editorial Board	195
Editorial Board	194
Development of a calcium sulfoaluminate-Portland cement binary system for twin-pipe 3D concrete printing	193
Evaluation of novel copper-based antimicrobial admixtures for biocorrosion mitigation of cement paste	193
Digital-volume-correlation-assisted crack extraction using X-ray computed tomography images of cementitious materials	188
Mesoscale modelling of SFRC based on 3D RBSM considering the effects of fiber shape and orientation	185
The counterbalance of the adverse side effects of releasing agent on the properties of cementitious materials with nano-particles	183
Dual effects of phytic acid on reinforced low-carbon mortar: Dealkalization of red mud and improvement of corrosion resistance	175
Thermal and sound insulation characteristics of CNT infused ultra-high-strength lightweight concrete (UHSLC)	173
Assessment of determination methods for time-zero of autogenous shrinkage in cement mortars	159
Effects of sodium aluminate on fleeting semi-dry carbonation and properties of steel slag powders in low concentration CO2 atmosphere	159
Effect of metakaolin utilization ratio and loop method-pre-shearing process variation on rheological properties of cementitious systems having different C3A content	150
Optimization of mix proportions and manufacturing conditions of fly ash-based geopolymer mortar by parameters design with dynamic characteristics	144
An analytical model for anchor-mortar interface bonding based on electrochemical impedance spectroscopy	139
Valorization of mineral wool waste in Class F fly ash geopolymer: Geopolymerization, macro properties, and high temperature behavior	138
Optimizing flexural cracking process of ultra-high performance concrete via incorporating microscale steel wires	138
Feasibility study of using carbonated and ultrasound treated electric arc furnace slag as a nano-enhanced supplementary cementitious material	131
Advanced moisture control in porous aggregates for improved lightweight high-performance concrete	128
Mitigating the ecological footprint of alkali-activated calcined clays by waste marble addition	126
Effect of superabsorbent polymer on the foam-stability of foamed concrete	126
Interfacial bond between modified micro carbon fiber and high-strength cement paste in UHPC: Bond-slip tests and molecular dynamic simulation	126
Advanced industrial-grade carbon-fiber-reinforced geopolymer cement supercapacitors for building-integrated energy storage solutions	126
Effect of elevated Al concentration on early-age hydration of Portland cement	125

Optimization of sodium alginate aided bio-deposition treatment of recycled aggregates and its application in concrete	124
The role of hydrotalcite-like phase and monosulfate in slag cement paste during atmospheric and accelerated carbonation	122
Investigation on the mechanical characteristics of multiscale mono/hybrid steel fibre-reinforced dry UHPC	122
Hydration and microstructure formation of magnesium oxysulfate (MOS) cement regulated by sepiolite with high adsorption ability	121
Enhanced mechanical and photocatalytic performance of cement mortar reinforced by nano-TiO2 hydrosol-coated sand	119
Eco-hybrid cement-based building insulation materials as a circular economy solution to construction and demolition waste	119
Effect of a novel spherical tailings aggregate on the macro- and mesoscopic properties of pervious concrete	119
Breaking strength-ductility trade-off dilemma for Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC) through filler effect	118
Effect of additional water or superplasticizer on key characteristics of cement paste made with superabsorbent polymer and other shrinkage mitigating materials	118
Mechanism of regulating the mechanical properties and paste structure of supersulfated cement through ultrafine iron tailings powder	118
Insights on the chloride adsorption stability in cement mortar under current field and sulfate attack: From experiments to molecular dynamics simulation	110
Bond-slip behavior of lapped sand-coated deformed GFRP rebars in UHPC under double-row splice test	110
Piezoresistive performance of cement-based composites with two-dimensional MXene subjected to various loading conditions and water content	109
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	108
Fully coupled physicochemical-mechanical modeling of sulfate attack-induced expansion in cement-based materials	108
Low-temperature (−10 °C) curing of Portland cement paste – Synergetic effects of chloride-free antifreeze admixture, C–S–H seeds, and room-temperature pre-curing	107
Preparation of coal gasification coarse slag-based alkaline activator and its activation mechanism in alkali-activated slag	107
Synergistic effect of fibres on the physical, mechanical, and microstructural properties of aerogel-based thermal insulating renders	105
Self-heating ultra-high performance concrete with stainless steel wires for active deicing and snow-melting of transportation infrastructures	105
Novel coal char-based cement grout: An experimental study on geotechnical and rheological properties	103
Enhancing long-term tensile performance of Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC) using sustainable artificial geopolymer aggregates	103
High-durability, low-carbon, and low-cost nano-engineered concrete for marine concrete infrastructures	102
Multi-scale model investigating the effects of pore structure and drying-wetting cycles on diffusion in concrete	101
Effect of dispersion behavior of silica fume on the rheological properties and early hydration characteristics of ultra-high strength mortar	100
Ultra-stable foam enabled by nano silica engineering for foam concrete improvement	99
The role of CaO and MgO incorporation in chloride resistance of sodium carbonate-activated slag	98
Mechanism of organic additives-induced carbonation activators on affecting cement mortars	98
Development of 3D-printable alkali-activated GGBFS and fly ash binder-based mortars with concrete demolition waste as aggregates	98
Coating performance, durability and anti-corrosion mechanism of organic modified geopolymer composite for marine concrete protection	97
High-strength high-ductility Engineered/Strain-Hardening Cementitious Composites (ECC/SHCC) incorporating geopolymer fine aggregates	97
Effect of a Ca-rich environment on the reaction process of the MgO-activated SiO2 system	96
In-situ wet carbonation of steel slag powder paste made with carbonated water: Interaction mechanism between carbonation and hydration	96
Experimental and mechanics-based analysis of fatigue-induced pull-out degradation in single hooked-end steel fiber in fiber-reinforced cementitious composites	96
Exploring the potential of construction-compatible materials in structural supercapacitors for energy storage in the built environment	95
Characterization of hydrates in quaternary Portland cement-blast furnace slag-calcium sulfoaluminate clinker-limestone or gypsum systems: Experimental and thermodynamic modeling approaches	95
Early age reaction, rheological properties and pore solution chemistry of NaOH-activated slag mixtures	95
Dynamic properties of 3D printed cement mortar based on Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar testing	94
Effect of dosage of silica fume on the macro-performance and micro/nanostructure of seawater Portland cement pastes prepared with an ultra-low water-to-binder ratio	94
Dynamic tensile properties of steel fiber reinforced polyethylene fiber-engineered/strain-hardening cementitious composites (PE-ECC/SHCC) at high strain rate	94
Experimental and theoretical studies on the hydration of ordinary portland cement/calcium sulfoaluminate cement blends containing biological admixtures	93
Microstructure as a key parameter for understanding chloride ingress in alkali-activated mortars	91
Tensile behavior simulation of ECC/SHCC at subzero temperatures based on a fiber/interface combination constitutive model	89
Microcell and macrocell corrosion of steel bars in reinforced concrete slabs under different corrosive environments and cathode/anode configurations	88
Layer interface characteristics and adhesion of 3D printed cement-based materials exposed to post-printing temperature disturbance	88
GGBS hydration acceleration evidence in supersulfated cement by nanoSiO2	87
Enhancing carbonation and thermal insulation of reactive magnesium oxide cement (RMC)-based 3D printable pastes with cenospheres	87
Assessing the durability performance of high belite cement incorporating fly ash under long-term temperature variations	87
On the hydration of limestone calcined kaolinitic clay cement and energy-efficient production	86
Quantitative analysis of pore structures and microcracks in self-healing concrete after freeze-thaw exposure: An X-ray computed tomography-based approach	85
Performance evaluation of ultra-high-performance fiber-reinforced concrete incorporating waste OLED glass powder as a cement replacement	84

New insights on dehydration at elevated temperature and rehydration of GGBS blended cement	83
Gamma irradiation sensitivity of early hardening cement mortar	82
The positive effects of power ultrasound on Portland cement pastes and mortars; a study of chemical shrinkage and mechanical performance	82
Cement-based mechanical metamaterials with spiral resonators for vibration control	82
Biomimetic anisotropic hydrogel as a smart self-healing agent of sustainable cement-based infrastructure	82
Numerical investigations on the influence of ITZ and its width on the carbonation depth of concrete with stress damage	81