OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Cement & Concrete Composites is 78. 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 2021-11-01 to 2025-11-01.)

Article	Citations
Development of 3D-printable alkali-activated GGBFS and fly ash binder-based mortars with concrete demolition waste as aggregates	225
The counterbalance of the adverse side effects of releasing agent on the properties of cementitious materials with nano-particles	201
Editorial Board	187
Effect of metakaolin utilization ratio and loop method-pre-shearing process variation on rheological properties of cementitious systems having different C3A content	184
Editorial Board	183
An analytical model for anchor-mortar interface bonding based on electrochemical impedance spectroscopy	180
Diffusion coefficient and infinitesimal shrinkage strain of a Strain-Hardening Cement-Based Composite (SHCC) determined by inverse analysis of experiments	175
Breaking strength-ductility trade-off dilemma for Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC) through filler effect	170
Assessment of determination methods for time-zero of autogenous shrinkage in cement mortars	169
Development of a calcium sulfoaluminate-Portland cement binary system for twin-pipe 3D concrete printing	168
How do discharge rate and pipeline length influence the rheological properties of self-consolidating concrete after pumping?	165
The role of CaO and MgO incorporation in chloride resistance of sodium carbonate-activated slag	149
Mesoscale modelling of SFRC based on 3D RBSM considering the effects of fiber shape and orientation	146
Novel coal char-based cement grout: An experimental study on geotechnical and rheological properties	142
Editorial Board	137
Optimization of sodium alginate aided bio-deposition treatment of recycled aggregates and its application in concrete	133
Enhanced mechanical and photocatalytic performance of cement mortar reinforced by nano-TiO2 hydrosol-coated sand	132
Advanced industrial-grade carbon-fiber-reinforced geopolymer cement supercapacitors for building-integrated energy storage solutions	127
Valorization of mineral wool waste in Class F fly ash geopolymer: Geopolymerization, macro properties, and high temperature behavior	127
Preparation of coal gasification coarse slag-based alkaline activator and its activation mechanism in alkali-activated slag	125
Self-heating ultra-high performance concrete with stainless steel wires for active deicing and snow-melting of transportation infrastructures	122
Piezoresistive performance of cement-based composites with two-dimensional MXene subjected to various loading conditions and water content	122
Optimizing flexural cracking process of ultra-high performance concrete via incorporating microscale steel wires	118
Interfacial bond between modified micro carbon fiber and high-strength cement paste in UHPC: Bond-slip tests and molecular dynamic simulation	118
Effect of superabsorbent polymer on the foam-stability of foamed concrete	116

Coating performance, durability and anti-corrosion mechanism of organic modified geopolymer composite for marine concrete protection	116
Ultra-stable foam enabled by nano silica engineering for foam concrete improvement	115
Dual effects of phytic acid on reinforced low-carbon mortar: Dealkalization of red mud and improvement of corrosion resistance	115
Thermal and sound insulation characteristics of CNT infused ultra-high-strength lightweight concrete (UHSLC)	115
Mitigating the ecological footprint of alkali-activated calcined clays by waste marble addition	115
Effect of additional water or superplasticizer on key characteristics of cement paste made with superabsorbent polymer and other shrinkage mitigating materials	114
Eco-hybrid cement-based building insulation materials as a circular economy solution to construction and demolition waste	114
Multi-scale model investigating the effects of pore structure and drying-wetting cycles on diffusion in concrete	113
Feasibility study of using carbonated and ultrasound treated electric arc furnace slag as a nano-enhanced supplementary cementitious material	112
Effect of a Ca-rich environment on the reaction process of the MgO-activated SiO2 system	112
Matrix wettability and mechanical properties of geopolymer cement-polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) hybrids	111
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	109
Effect of elevated Al concentration on early-age hydration of Portland cement	104
Optimization of mix proportions and manufacturing conditions of fly ash-based geopolymer mortar by parameters design with dynamic characteristics	103
Synergistic effect of fibres on the physical, mechanical, and microstructural properties of aerogel-based thermal insulating renders	103
Fully coupled physicochemical-mechanical modeling of sulfate attack-induced expansion in cement-based materials	102
The role of hydrotalcite-like phase and monosulfate in slag cement paste during atmospheric and accelerated carbonation	101
Digital-volume-correlation-assisted crack extraction using X-ray computed tomography images of cementitious materials	99
Mechanism of organic additives-induced carbonation activators on affecting cement mortars	99
In-situ wet carbonation of steel slag powder paste made with carbonated water: Interaction mechanism between carbonation and hydration	98
Investigation on the mechanical characteristics of multiscale mono/hybrid steel fibre-reinforced dry UHPC	97
Advanced moisture control in porous aggregates for improved lightweight high-performance concrete	97
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	96
Effect of dispersion behavior of silica fume on the rheological properties and early hydration characteristics of ultra-high strength mortar	94
Evaluation of novel copper-based antimicrobial admixtures for biocorrosion mitigation of cement paste	94
Bond-slip behavior of lapped sand-coated deformed GFRP rebars in UHPC under double-row splice test	93
Mechanism of regulating the mechanical properties and paste structure of supersulfated cement through ultrafine iron tailings powder	92
Enhancing long-term tensile performance of Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC) using sustainable artificial geopolymer aggregates	92
High-durability, low-carbon, and low-cost nano-engineered concrete for marine concrete infrastructures	92
Hydration and microstructure formation of magnesium oxysulfate (MOS) cement regulated by sepiolite with high adsorption ability	91
Effect of a novel spherical tailings aggregate on the macro- and mesoscopic properties of pervious concrete	91
Insights on the chloride adsorption stability in cement mortar under current field and sulfate attack: From experiments to molecular dynamics simulation	90
Effects of sodium aluminate on fleeting semi-dry carbonation and properties of steel slag powders in low concentration CO2 atmosphere	90
Protection of galvanized steel using benzotriazole as a corrosion inhibitor in simulated concrete pore solution and alkali-activated fly ash solution	89
High-strength high-ductility Engineered/Strain-Hardening Cementitious Composites (ECC/SHCC) incorporating geopolymer fine aggregates	89
Impact of inherent characteristics of raw laterite and its calcination on properties of geopolymers	89
Enhancing carbonation and thermal insulation of reactive magnesium oxide cement (RMC)-based 3D printable pastes with cenospheres	89
Experimental and mechanics-based analysis of fatigue-induced pull-out degradation in single hooked-end steel fiber in fiber-reinforced cementitious composites	89
Quantitative analysis of pore structures and microcracks in self-healing concrete after freeze-thaw exposure: An X-ray computed tomography-based approach	87
Carbon sequestration in cementitious composites containing two-step thermochemically activated biochar	86
Editorial Board	85
Durability evaluation of reinforced concrete with surface treatment of soy methyl ester-polystyrene under freeze-thaw cycles and calcium chloride	85
Effect of gypsum addition on acid resistance of ye'elimite rich calcium sulfoaluminate cement	84
Editorial Board	83
Strength recovery of thermally damaged high-performance concrete subjected to post-fire carbonation curing	83
Gamma irradiation sensitivity of early hardening cement mortar	81
Novel tri-viscous model to simulate pumping of flowable concrete through characterization of lubrication layer and plug zones	81
Tartaric acid effects on hydration development and physico-mechanical properties of blended calcium sulphoaluminate cements	80
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]	80
Supersulfated cements based on pumice with quicklime, anhydrite and hemihydrate: Characterization and environmental impact	79

The positive effects of power ultrasound on Portland cement pastes and mortars; a study of chemical shrinkage and mechanical performance	79
Transfer learning enables prediction of steel corrosion in concrete under natural environments	79
An approach to develop set-on-demand 3D printable limestone-calcined clay-based cementitious materials using calcium nitrate	79
Microcell and macrocell corrosion of steel bars in reinforced concrete slabs under different corrosive environments and cathode/anode configurations	78
Early age reaction, rheological properties and pore solution chemistry of NaOH-activated slag mixtures	78