Cement & Concrete Composites

Papers
(The TQCC of Cement & Concrete Composites is 30. 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 2021-05-01 to 2025-05-01.)
ArticleCitations
Assessment of determination methods for time-zero of autogenous shrinkage in cement mortars304
Effect of metakaolin utilization ratio and loop method-pre-shearing process variation on rheological properties of cementitious systems having different C3A content252
Piezoresistive performance of cement-based composites with two-dimensional MXene subjected to various loading conditions and water content190
Digital-volume-correlation-assisted crack extraction using X-ray computed tomography images of cementitious materials184
Development of 3D-printable alkali-activated GGBFS and fly ash binder-based mortars with concrete demolition waste as aggregates174
Editorial Board166
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Diffusion coefficient and infinitesimal shrinkage strain of a Strain-Hardening Cement-Based Composite (SHCC) determined by inverse analysis of experiments165
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The counterbalance of the adverse side effects of releasing agent on the properties of cementitious materials with nano-particles159
Bond-slip behavior of lapped sand-coated deformed GFRP rebars in UHPC under double-row splice test158
Optimization of mix proportions and manufacturing conditions of fly ash-based geopolymer mortar by parameters design with dynamic characteristics158
An analytical model for anchor-mortar interface bonding based on electrochemical impedance spectroscopy147
Mechanism of organic additives-induced carbonation activators on affecting cement mortars145
Hydration and microstructure formation of magnesium oxysulfate (MOS) cement regulated by sepiolite with high adsorption ability138
Valorization of mineral wool waste in Class F fly ash geopolymer: Geopolymerization, macro properties, and high temperature behavior136
Mitigating the ecological footprint of alkali-activated calcined clays by waste marble addition133
Advanced moisture control in porous aggregates for improved lightweight high-performance concrete133
The role of CaO and MgO incorporation in chloride resistance of sodium carbonate-activated slag126
How do discharge rate and pipeline length influence the rheological properties of self-consolidating concrete after pumping?124
Optimization of sodium alginate aided bio-deposition treatment of recycled aggregates and its application in concrete123
Enhancing long-term tensile performance of Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC) using sustainable artificial geopolymer aggregates119
Eco-hybrid cement-based building insulation materials as a circular economy solution to construction and demolition waste117
Preparation of coal gasification coarse slag-based alkaline activator and its activation mechanism in alkali-activated slag114
Influence of elevated temperatures on the bond behaviour of ribbed GFRP bars in concrete112
Synergistic effect of fibres on the physical, mechanical, and microstructural properties of aerogel-based thermal insulating renders112
Effect of superabsorbent polymer on the foam-stability of foamed concrete112
Evaluation of novel copper-based antimicrobial admixtures for biocorrosion mitigation of cement paste109
Development of a calcium sulfoaluminate-Portland cement binary system for twin-pipe 3D concrete printing107
Effect of a novel spherical tailings aggregate on the macro- and mesoscopic properties of pervious concrete107
Effects of sodium aluminate on fleeting semi-dry carbonation and properties of steel slag powders in low concentration CO2 atmosphere105
Interfacial bond between modified micro carbon fiber and high-strength cement paste in UHPC: Bond-slip tests and molecular dynamic simulation105
Effect of a Ca-rich environment on the reaction process of the MgO-activated SiO2 system104
Preparation of reactive urchin-like recycled concrete aggregate by wet carbonation: Towards improving the bonding capability of the interfacial transition zone in recycled aggregate concrete103
Characterization of concrete shrinkage induced strains in internally-restrained RC structures by distributed optical fiber sensing102
Advanced Industrial-Grade Carbon-Fiber-Reinforced Geopolymer Cement Supercapacitors for Building-Integrated Energy Storage Solutions102
High-durability, low-carbon, and low-cost nano-engineered concrete for marine concrete infrastructures101
Novel coal char-based cement grout: An experimental study on geotechnical and rheological properties97
Reaction mechanisms of alkali-activated glass powder-ggbs-CAC composites96
Low-temperature (−10 °C) curing of Portland cement paste – Synergetic effects of chloride-free antifreeze admixture, C–S–H seeds, and room-temperature pre-curing95
Effect of additional water or superplasticizer on key characteristics of cement paste made with superabsorbent polymer and other shrinkage mitigating materials94
Enhanced mechanical and photocatalytic performance of cement mortar reinforced by nano-TiO2 hydrosol-coated sand93
Mesoscale modelling of SFRC based on 3D RBSM considering the effects of fiber shape and orientation93
Insights on the chloride adsorption stability in cement mortar under current field and sulfate attack: From experiments to molecular dynamics simulation91
In-situ wet carbonation of steel slag powder paste made with carbonated water: Interaction mechanism between carbonation and hydration90
Feasibility study of using carbonated and ultrasound treated electric arc furnace slag as a nano-enhanced supplementary cementitious material90
Coating performance, durability and anti-corrosion mechanism of organic modified geopolymer composite for marine concrete protection89
Effect of elevated Al concentration on early-age hydration of Portland cement89
High-strength high-ductility Engineered/Strain-Hardening Cementitious Composites (ECC/SHCC) incorporating geopolymer fine aggregates89
Effect of dispersion behavior of silica fume on the rheological properties and early hydration characteristics of ultra-high strength mortar89
Matrix wettability and mechanical properties of geopolymer cement-polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) hybrids89
The role of hydrotalcite-like phase and monosulfate in slag cement paste during atmospheric and accelerated carbonation88
Investigation on the mechanical characteristics of multiscale mono/hybrid steel fibre-reinforced dry UHPC87
Multi-scale model investigating the effects of pore structure and drying-wetting cycles on diffusion in concrete86
Optimizing flexural cracking process of ultra-high performance concrete via incorporating microscale steel wires86
Self-heating ultra-high performance concrete with stainless steel wires for active deicing and snow-melting of transportation infrastructures86
Ultra-stable foam enabled by nano silica engineering for foam concrete improvement85
Mechanism of regulating the mechanical properties and paste structure of supersulfated cement through ultrafine iron tailings powder84
Tensile behavior simulation of ECC/SHCC at subzero temperatures based on a fiber/interface combination constitutive model83
Effect of gypsum addition on acid resistance of ye'elimite rich calcium sulfoaluminate cement82
Novel tri-viscous model to simulate pumping of flowable concrete through characterization of lubrication layer and plug zones82
Durability evaluation of reinforced concrete with surface treatment of soy methyl ester-polystyrene under freeze-thaw cycles and calcium chloride81
Layer interface characteristics and adhesion of 3D printed cement-based materials exposed to post-printing temperature disturbance81
Electrical resistivity of partially-saturated alkali-activated slag containing sodium nitrite admixture81
Calcium sulfoaluminate cement and supplementary cementitious materials-containing binders in self-healing systems80
Microstructure as a key parameter for understanding chloride ingress in alkali-activated mortars79
Tartaric acid effects on hydration development and physico-mechanical properties of blended calcium sulphoaluminate cements79
Effects of unconventional fly ashes on cementitious paste properties79
Experimental and theoretical studies on the hydration of ordinary portland cement/calcium sulfoaluminate cement blends containing biological admixtures77
Optimizing supplementary cementitious material replacement to minimize the environmental impacts of concrete77
Rheology and structural build-up of sodium silicate- and sodium hydroxide-activated GGBFS mixtures76
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 ratio76
Gamma irradiation sensitivity of early hardening cement mortar76
Electrochemical chloride extraction on reinforced concrete contaminated external chloride: Efficiencies of intermittent applications and impacts on hydration products75
Development and characteristics of multifunctional ultra-lightweight engineered cementitious composites incorporating cenospheres and PE fibre74
A review of self-sensing ultra-high performance concrete: Towards next-generation smart structural materials74
Unlocking the role of silica gel in enhancing mechanical properties and water resistance of magnesium oxysulfate cement74
Enhancing carbonation and thermal insulation of reactive magnesium oxide cement (RMC)-based 3D printable pastes with cenospheres73
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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]73
Experimental and numerical analysis of the effects of different repair mortars on the controlling factors of macro-cell corrosion in concrete patch repair71
Editorial Board71
Insights into setting time, rheological and mechanical properties of chitin nanocrystals- and chitin nanofibers-cement paste70
New insights on dehydration at elevated temperature and rehydration of GGBS blended cement70
Concrete 3D printing of lightweight elements using hollow-core extrusion of filaments70
Supersulfated cements based on pumice with quicklime, anhydrite and hemihydrate: Characterization and environmental impact69
Assessing the durability performance of high belite cement incorporating fly ash under long-term temperature variations69
Integrating reinforcement in digital fabrication with concrete: A review and classification framework69
Exploring the potential of construction-compatible materials in structural supercapacitors for energy storage in the built environment69
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 effect69
Early age reaction, rheological properties and pore solution chemistry of NaOH-activated slag mixtures68
GGBS hydration acceleration evidence in supersulfated cement by nanoSiO268
Dynamic properties of 3D printed cement mortar based on Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar testing68
On the hydration of limestone calcined kaolinitic clay cement and energy-efficient production68
Using Fibre recovered from face mask waste to improve printability in 3D concrete printing68
An approach to develop set-on-demand 3D printable limestone-calcined clay-based cementitious materials using calcium nitrate68
Dynamic tensile properties of steel fiber reinforced polyethylene fiber-engineered/strain-hardening cementitious composites (PE-ECC/SHCC) at high strain rate68
A review: Material and structural properties of UHPC at elevated temperatures or fire conditions68
Biomimetic anisotropic hydrogel as a smart self-healing agent of sustainable cement-based infrastructure67
Protection of galvanized steel using benzotriazole as a corrosion inhibitor in simulated concrete pore solution and alkali-activated fly ash solution66
The positive effects of power ultrasound on Portland cement pastes and mortars; a study of chemical shrinkage and mechanical performance66
Numerical investigations on the influence of ITZ and its width on the carbonation depth of concrete with stress damage66
Sulfuric acid degradation of alkali-activated metakaolin cements supplemented with brucite66
Modification of carbonation-cured cement mortar using biochar and its environmental evaluation66
The re-swelling mechanism of superabsorbent polymers (SAP) in the SAP voids of cement-based materials65
Microcell and macrocell corrosion of steel bars in reinforced concrete slabs under different corrosive environments and cathode/anode configurations65
Analytical and experimental studies on alkali-silica reaction mechanism: Aggregate cracking and chemical composition change of gel65
New insights into the early-age reaction kinetics of metakaolin geopolymer by 1H low-field NMR and isothermal calorimetry65
Strength recovery of thermally damaged high-performance concrete subjected to post-fire carbonation curing64
Transfer learning enables prediction of steel corrosion in concrete under natural environments64
Influence of type and particle size of superabsorbent polymer on early water distribution and internal curing zone properties of cement paste64
Surface area and size distribution of cement particles in hydrating paste as indicators for the conceptualization of a cement paste representative volume element63
Experimental study of repairing rust-cracked reinforced concrete by electrophoresis deposition method63
Synergetic effects of recycled crumb rubber and glass cullet on the engineering properties of geopolymer mortar62
Plastic viscosity of cement mortar with manufactured sand as influenced by geometric features and particle size62
Mechanical properties and micro-mechanism of cement-based materials strengthened by in-situ organic-inorganic polymerization62
In-situ formation of layered double hydroxides in MgO–NaAlO2-activated GGBS / MSWI BA: Impact of Mg2+ on reaction mechanism and leaching behavior62
Effect of chloride penetration on electrical resistivity of CNT–CF/cement composites and its application as chloride sensor for reinforced mortar61
Characterization and analysis of electrothermal, thermoelectric, and current discharge properties of alkali-activated materials: Implications for energy conversion60
Understanding the workability of alkali-activated phosphorus slag pastes: Effects of alkali dose and silicate modulus on early-age hydration reactions60
Heavy metals immobilization of LDH@biochar-containing cementitious materials: Effectiveness and mechanisms60
Effect of the incorporation ratio of recycled concrete aggregate on the properties of self-compacting mortar60
Novel treatment method of coal bottom ash for strain-hardening alkali-activated composite60
New insights into the role of space on the microstructure and the development of strength of multicomponent cements60
Offsetting strength loss in concrete via ITZ enhancement: From the perspective of utilizing new alternative aggregate60
Dynamic responses of bioinspired plastic-reinforced cementitious beams60
Characterisation of a 3D-printed alkali-activated material based on waste mineral wool at room and elevated temperatures60
Thermal-mechanical properties of metakaolin-based geopolymer containing silicon carbide microwhiskers59
Two-scale modelling of fracture of magnesium phosphate cement under bending using X-ray computed tomography characterisation59
Autogenous self-healing of polypropylene fiber reinforced ettringite-based composite59
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Performance and mechanisms of stimulated self-healing in cement-based composites exposed to saline environments58
Insights into nano-silica deposition for carbon textile/cement composite interfacial bond: Quantification of spatial features58
Preparation of reactive seedings by in-situ precarbonation under power ultrasound-assisted mixing: Enhancing the hydration and mechanical properties of OPC58
Leaching of immobilized cesium from NaOH-activated fly ash-based geopolymers58
Sustainable geopolymer synthesis catalyzed by hexafluorosilicic acid: A low-energy approach using phosphate industrial waste58
Novel C-F-S-H/PCE nanocomposites with high-efficiency seeding effect on the hydration of Portland cement57
Relationship between electrical resistance and single CNT fiber displacement relative to cement matrix – new insights on the electric polarization and spreading at debonded/slipped interface57
Rheo-morphological investigation of static and dynamic stability of self-consolidating concrete: A biphasic approach57
Study on thermal conductivity of 0D/1D/2D carbon filler reinforced cement composites with phonon physical model57
Effect of CO2 mixing on the rheological and electrochemical properties of fresh mortar at the early age57
Review on physical and chemical activation strategies for ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC)56
Microstructure evolution of cement-based materials under Cl−-SO42- coupling erosion in simulated ocean tidal area56
Fresh, mechanical, and microstructural properties of lithium slag concretes56
Mixed “ionic-electronic” thermoelectric effect of reduced graphene oxide reinforced cement-based composites55
Production of vaterite via wet carbonation of carbide residue: Enhancing cement properties and CO2 sequestration55
A review on mechanical properties and deterioration mechanisms of FRP bars under severe environmental and loading conditions55
Compressive stress-strain relationship of steam free reactive powder concrete at ultra-low temperatures55
High-toughness M-S-H cement composites reinforced with cellulose fibers through CO2 curing55
Effect of TiO2 on preparation condition, mechanical properties and alkali resistance of continuous basalt fibers55
Meso-scale simulation of moisture transport in concrete during wet-dry cycles using 3D RBSM conduit model with variable diffusion model55
Enhancement of early age cementitious properties of yellow phosphorus slag via CO2 aqueous carbonation55
Durability of concretes bearing construction and demolition waste as cement and coarse aggregate substitutes54
Hydration kinetics and mechanism of C3S with cellulose nanocrystals54
Comparison of unique effects of two contrasting types of cellulose nanomaterials on setting time, rheology, and compressive strength of cement paste54
Micro-nano scale pore structure and fractal dimension of ultra-high performance cementitious composites modified with nanofillers54
Long-term investigation of alkali-silica reaction behaviors in seawater sea-sand concrete54
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Enhancement and underlying mechanisms of stainless steel wires to fatigue properties of concrete under flexure53
Carbonation of cement paste with GGBFS: Effect of curing duration, replacement level and 53
Concrete implantable bar enabled smart sensing technology for structural health monitoring52
Assessing sampling interval-dependent roughness in fractured steel fiber reinforced concrete using a double-exponential decay model52
Corrosion resistance of zinc in a low-carbon binder with belitic calcium sulfoaluminate cement52
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Microstructure transformation of MCM-41 modified cement paste subjected to thermal load and modelling of its pore size distribution52
Influence of engineered self-healing systems on ASR damage development in concrete52
Radiological assessment of iron silicate as a potential aggregate in concrete and mortars51
Immobilization capacity of element arsenic in alkali-activated slag-arsenic tailing system during self-healing process51
Predicting relative compressive strength of concrete containing superabsorbent polymers51
Effect of free CaO content on the phase composition of magnesium oxychloride cement51
Influence of the type of the de-icing salt on its diffusion properties in cementitious materials at different temperatures51
Passivation behavior of steel in novel low-carbon binders with belitic calcium sulfoaluminate cement51
ε–greedy automated indentation of cementitious materials for phase mechanical properties determination51
Chloride binding of early CO2-cured Portland cement-fly ash-GGBS ternary pastes50
Influence of fine inclusions on the morphology and mechanical performance of lightweight foam concrete50
Integrated assessment of magnesium phosphate cement repaired concrete from the perspective of mechanical, geometric and electrochemical compatibility50
Multiscale creep model for concrete considering from C-S-H gel scale to mesoscale with ITZ and irregular-shaped aggregates50
Encapsulated crystallisation inhibitor as a long-term solution to mitigate salt damage in hydraulic mortars50
Effect of PE fiber coated by polydopamine and nano-SiO2 on the strain hardening behavior of ultra-high-strength and high-ductility cementitious composites50
Mechanical response and predictive modelling of vascular self-healing cementitious materials using novel healing agents49
Enhancement in compressive strength of foamed concrete by ultra-fine slag49
Degradation mechanism of seawater-mixed cementitious material subjecting to sulphate attack49
Observation on microstructure and shear behavior of mortar due to thermal shock49
Mechanisms of efflorescence of alkali-activated slag49
Mechanism analysis of microwave-carbonation solidification for carbide slag-based low-carbon materials49
Performance and hydration mechanisms of ultrafine iron ore tailings enhanced supersulfated cement with high phosphogypsum content49
Diverse effects of metal–organic frameworks on microstructure and compressive strength of cement-based composites49
Investigation of high strain rate effects on strain-hardening cementitious composites using Voronoi-cell lattice models49
Stabilization of metastable calcium carbonate polymorphs on the surface of recycled cement paste particles: A two-step carbonation approach without chemical additives48
Chloride-related steel corrosion initiation in cement paste prepared with the incorporation of blast-furnace slag48
Reaction mechanism of Ca(OH)2-based carbon storage suitable for the production of building materials48
3D printed concrete with sewage sludge ash: Fresh and hardened properties48
Research on the toughening mechanism of modified nano-silica and silane molecular cages in the multi-scale microfracture of cement-epoxy composite48
Influence mechanism of Nano-SiO2 on geopolymer recycled concrete: Change mechanism of the microstructure and the anti-carbonation mechanism48
A review on the modelling of carbonation of hardened and fresh cement-based materials48
Enhancing anti-washout behavior of cement paste by polyacrylamide gelation: from floc properties to mechanism47
Rheology modification of flowable mortar with CO247
Early-age shrinkage assessment of cementitious materials: A critical review47
Ultra-ductile behavior of fly ash-based engineered geopolymer composites with a tensile strain capacity up to 13.7%47
Early hydration properties of Portland cement with lab-synthetic calcined stöber nano-SiO2 particles as modifier47
Healing capacity of Ultra High Performance Concrete under sustained through crack tensile stresses and aggressive environments47
Improvement of stability and mechanical properties of cement asphalt emulsion composites using nano fibrillated celluloses47
Relationship between fine aggregate size and the air void system of six mortars: I. Air void content and diameter distribution47
Using modified nano-silica to prevent bubble Ostwald ripening under low atmospheric pressure: From liquid foam to air-entrained cement mortar47
Development of photocatalytic carbonation coating for concrete: Enhancement of air quality and sequestration of CO247
Understanding the role of carbon nanotubes in low-carbon concrete: From experiment to molecular dynamics47
Influence of the water absorption-release processes of superabsorbent polymer with varying amounts of extra-entrained water on the surrounding cement paste47
Form pressure characteristics of self-consolidating concrete used in repair46
Editorial Board46
Preparation of alkali free liquid accelerator for shotcrete with fluorosilicic acid waste liquid and its accelerating mechanism46
Effect of shrinkage-reducing polycarboxylate admixture on cracking behavior of ultra-high strength mortar46
Production and compatibility assessment of denitrifying biogranules tailored for self-healing concrete applications46
Synthesis and characterization of Polyethylene/B4C composite, and its neutron shielding performance in cementitious materials: Experimental and simulation studies46
Combined effect of flax fibers and steel fibers on spalling resistance of ultra-high performance concrete at high temperature46
Self-healing of PE-fiber reinforced lightweight high-strength engineered cementitious composite46
Large-scale 3D printing concrete technology: Current status and future opportunities46
Effect of curing temperatures and additional activators on chloride ingress and its induced mineralogical alteration of ground granulated blast furnace slag activated by Ca(OH)245
Fabrication of epoxy resin/acrylate IPNs magnetorheological material with oil-surface bonding for damage repair of long-distance oil pipelines45
Influences of moisture change and pore structure alteration on transport properties of concrete cover45
Improved corrosion inhibition of calcium disodium EDTA for mild steel in chloride-contaminated concrete pore solution45
Carbon sequestration in aggregate and concrete by encapsulated biochar and carbonation: Experiment and simulation45
Mechanical response of small-scale 3D-printed steel-mortar composite beams45
In-line activation of cementitious materials for 3D concrete printing44
Study on the hydration reaction and pore structure of ecologically recycled mortar with corn cob aggregates44
Properties and hydrates of seawater-mixed magnesium potassium phosphate cements with high magnesium-to-phosphate ratio44
Experimental study and mechanism analysis of functional nanocrystalline cellulose to improve the electromagnetic transmission performance of ordinary Portland cement44
Autolytic capsules incorporating alkali-activated slag system for self-healing cementitious composites44
Effect of temperature on the carbonation behavior of γ-C2S compacts44
Study on the electromagnetic field aligning steel fibres in UHPC reinforced beams: Effect, mechanism and flexural behavior44
An experimental study on the influence of applied voltage on current efficiency of rebars with a modified accelerated corrosion test44
Combined printable and mechanical analysis of 3D-printed green high-strength, lightweight engineered cementitious composites44
Surface tension of cementitious pore solutions at low atmospheric pressure: An experimental exploration44
Experiment and simulation on the coupled effects of calcium leaching and chloride transport in concrete under hydraulic pressure43
Effects and mechanisms of the hybrid-modified SAP with calcium sulfate dihydrate on the properties of UHPC43
Using electrical resistivity to determine the efficiency of supplementary cementitious materials to prevent alkali-silica reaction in concrete43
Optimize Ni, Cu, Mo element of low Cr-steel rebars in tropical marine atmosphere environment through two years of corrosion monitoring43
Effect of carbonation treatment on fracture behavior of low-carbon mortar with recycled sand and recycled powder43
Corrosion resistance of RC/UHTCC beams with various healing promoters in marine environment43
Exploring sulphate resistance of coal mining waste blended cements through experiments and thermodynamic modelling43
Insight into ettringite induced concrete crack healing by electrodeposition: Effects of electrochemical parameters and numerical simulations43
Distribution of porosity surrounding a microfiber in cement paste43
Carbonation of supersulfated cement concrete after 8 years of natural exposure43
Quantitative characterization of carbonation of cement-based materials using X-ray imaging43
Quantitative image analysis on the filling proportion of corrosion products in reinforced concrete using X-ray computed tomography42
Self-heating characteristics of electrically conductive cement composites with carbon black and carbon fiber42
Mix design concepts for 3D printable concrete: A review42
Internal curing of fine coral aggregate in cement mortars with low water-to-cement ratio: Difference in freshwater and seawater42
Cerium oxide impact on fresh and hardened properties of cementitious materials42
Damage characteristics and constitutive model of phosphogypsum/fly ash/slag recycled aggregate concrete under uniaxial compression42
The long-term development in the micro- and macro-properties of geopolymers made from different fly ashes42
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