OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Journal of Sustainable Cement-Based Materials is 3. 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 2021-02-01 to 2025-02-01.)

Article	Citations
Effect of packing conditions and materials properties on loose packing fraction of rigid particles: a theoretical and experimental review	25
Research on carbonation percentage of carbonated recycled concrete fine aggregate: experimental investigation and machine learning prediction	24
Enhancement of mechanical and thermal properties of porous alkaline cements using silica and alumina nanoparticles	21
Improved interlayer bonding of 3D printed fiber reinforced geopolymer by healing agents: properties, mechanism, and environmental impacts	19
Compressive strength and microstructure of alkali-activated waste glass-slag cements	18
Effects of ultrasonically dispersed nano-slurries on solid waste-based autoclaved concrete (SWAC) and its leaching of heavy metals	18
Multiscale numerical-analytical modelling of oxygen diffusivity in partially saturated concrete: Role of interfacial transition zone	17
Utilization of high-volume phosphogypsum in artificial aggregate by compaction granulation: effects of muck on physical properties, strength and leaching stability	17
Surfactants-styrene butadiene latex synergistic enhancement of bamboo scraps/magnesium oxychloride light composite interface compatibility	15
Substitution of cement by marine clay in spray-based 3D concrete printing	14
The influence of additive MgO and its content on the carbonation resistance of alkali-activated slag concrete with different activators	14
Experimental and numerical studies on the chloride diffusion coefficient of calcium silicate hydrate gel	13
Effect of different lithological stone powders on properties of alkali-activated slag	13
Evaluation of action mechanism, mix design and some properties of photocatalytic concrete	12
Mechanism underlying effects of CaO-MgO combined expansive agent on hydration kinetics of cement-based systems	12
Compressive strength prediction of Portland cement clinker using machine learning by XRD data	12
Synthesis, structure, and hydration of stoichiometric ye’elimite and iron-bearing ye’elimite	12
Characterization of porosities and optimization of mix design of pervious concrete using image analysis	12
Prediction and investigation of water repeated absorption and release properties of superabsorbent polymers during the dry-wet cycles in different solutions	10
Evaluation of self-cleaning performance of TiO ₂ -intermixed and TiO ₂ -coated cement mortars under natural sunlight	10
Effects of recycled sand and shell sand as sand replacement on the dynamic properties of seawater sea-sand recycled aggregate concrete	10
Structural properties of fiber-reinforced concrete containing thermosetting polymer plastic wastes	9
Research on rheology performance and sealing effect of alkali-activated GGBS paste used for tunnel leakage plugging	9
Chloride absorption capacity of calcium silicate hydrate (C-S-H) and its effect on steel corrosion in simulated concrete pore solution	9
A practical model for predicting the dry shrinkage strain and creep coefficient of concrete containing graphene oxide nanosheets	9

Impact of groove-and-tongue parameters on the bonding behavior between 3d-printed UHP-SHCC and cast normal concrete	8
Numerical simulation of pressure profile of mining backfill fly-ash slurry in an L-shaped pipe using a validated Herschel-Bulkley model	8
Theoretical study on the freeze resistance of concrete mixed with superabsorbent polymer (SAP) considering the reabsorption behavior of SAP	8
Effect of curing regime on the performance and microstructure characteristics of alkali-activated slag-fly ash blended concrete	8
Effect of Al ₂ O ₃ content in slag on the relationship between slag reactivity and carbonation resistance	8
Reactions involved in carbonation hardening of Portland cement: effect of curing temperature	8
Rheology control of limestone calcined clay cement pastes by modifying the content of fine-grained metakaolin	7
Mechanical behaviour of 3D printed and textile-reinforced eco-friendly composites	7
Reaction mechanisms of slowly cooled and quickly cooled copper slag in magnesium phosphate cement	7
The impact of air entraining on frost endurance in 3D-printed concrete: the function of printing orientation and curing process	7
Effectiveness of binary and ternary blended cements of class C fly ash and ground glass fibers in improving the durability of concrete	7
Application of cellulose fibre in ultra-high-performance concrete to mitigate autogenous shrinkage	6
Carbonation of calcium sulfoaluminate belite binder: mechanism and its implication on properties	6
An investigation on the performance enhancement and cost reduction of engineered cementitious composites developed with local PVA and PET fibers	6
Durability assessment of blended slag-fly ash geopolymer concrete in field conditions after 5 years	6
Data-driven inverse mix design for sustainable alkali-activated materials	6
Chemical interference between graphene oxide and polycarboxylate superplasticizer, and the resulting impact on the concrete strength, workability, and microstructure	6
Role of minor quantities of NaAlO ₂ in carboaluminate cementitious material	5
Dynamic flexural behavior of AR-glass textile reinforced concrete under low-velocity impact loading	5
Effect of polycarboxylate-based water-reducing admixture chains length on portland cement-admixture compatibility	5
Durability properties of concrete containing copper heap leach residue as aggregates: experimental and analytical assessments	5
Modified passivity and pitting corrosion resistance of a corrosion-resistant rebar in carbonated concrete pore solutions with different contents of carbonate/bicarbonate ions	5
A self-healing method for concrete cracks based on microbial-induced carbonate precipitation: bacteria, immobilization, characterization, and application	5
Expansion in low calcium fly ash-based geopolymer concrete: chemical factors influenced by silica fume and NaOH concentration	5
Strength, shrinkage, heat evolution, and microstructure of high performance concrete containing high proportions of ground bottom ash blended with fly ash	5
Utilization of accelerated carbonation to enhance the application of steel slag: a review	5
Insights at the neutron irradiation-induced structural homogenization effect of calcium silicate hydrates and degradation mechanism of mechanical properties: a molecular dynamics study	5
Adsorption and dispersion capability of polycarboxylate-based superplasticizers: a review	5
Evaluation of aggregates, fibers and voids distribution in 3D printed concrete	5
Exploring sustainable alternatives: quarry dust and sugar cane bagasse ash in sodium and potassium-based alkali-activated binders for enhanced mechanical and durability properties	5
Effect of superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) and fly ash on mechanical properties and microstructure of mortar	4
Mechanical properties and failure modes of polypropylene fiber-reinforced foamed concrete subjected to high strain rates and large compressive deformation: effects of fiber content and length	4
Sulfate freeze–thaw resistance enhancement of cement mortar via a developed hydrophobic mica powder	4
Applicability of cationic surfactants, anionic surfactants, and nonionic surfactants as foaming agents for foamed concrete: surface activity, foamability, and interaction with cement	4
Chloride binding and desorption properties of the concrete containing corn stover ash	4
Use of low-grade kaolinite clays in the production of limestone calcined clay cement	4
Sustainable utilization of magnesium slag through carbonation: a pathway to high-value products with vaterite calcium carbonate	4
Performance evaluation of fresh-to-fresh cast SCC/ECC and SCC/UHPC composites under the coupling effect of freeze-thaw and deicing solution	4
The effect of organic admixtures on the early nucleation of calcium silicate hydrate: non-classical nucleation mechanism	4
Mechanical properties and fracture behavior of seawater-mixed sea sand recycled aggregate concrete	4
Evaluating the performance of internally cured limestone calcined clay concrete mixtures	4
Blast furnace slag supersulfated cements: composition optimization, microstructures, and environmental impact	4
Effect of cement on carbonation behaviors of argon oxygen decarburization stainless steel slag (AODS)	4
Investigation of the activator system for coal gangue and its optimal utilization in composite cementitious materials	4
The influence of passivation temperature on the corrosion resistance of passivation film for Q235 steel in simulated pore solution of concrete with chloride or/and sulfate ions	4
Effects of NaHCO ₃ as the activator and the in-situ carbonate seeding on the properties of high-dosage Ca(OH) ₂	3
Sulfate transport assessment of cementitious materials-solidified saline soil	3
The alkali–silica reaction of seawater-mixed mortar	3
A systematic review on durability of calcium sulphoaluminate cement-based materials in chloride environment	3
Assessment of the durability and environmental impact of seawater-activated portlandite-calcined clay binder	3

Application of electric arc furnace slag as an alternative precursor to blast furnace slag in alkaline cements	3
Mechanism of chloride binding in alkali-activated materials exposed to combined chloride, sulfate and carbonation environment	3
Improvement in mechanical properties and microstructure of electric arc furnace slag bricks by microbial accelerated carbonation	3
An investigation of rheological properties and sustainability of various 3D printing concrete mixtures with alternative binders and rheological modifiers	3
Use of nano-silica in cement-based materials – a comprehensive review	3
Effect of hydrated magnesium carbonate grown in situ on the property of MgO-activated reactive SiO₂ mortars	3
Potential utilization of sugarcane bagasse ash for developing alkali-activated materials	3
Mechanical properties and drying shrinkage of alkali-activated seawater coral aggregate concrete	3
Time-dependent buildability evaluation of 3D printed concrete: experimental validation and numerical simulation	3
A systematic review on properties of magnesium phosphate cement modified by mineral admixtures	3
Effect of pre-saturated lightweight sand on material properties of eco-friendly lightweight cementitious composites	3
Laminated stone-inspired multi-layer crystal structure reinforced bamboo scrap/magnesium oxychloride lightweight composites	3
Self-healing cementitious materials containing encapsulated epoxy-montmorillonite-calcium nitrate: evaluating crack-healing performance, mechanical and thermal properties	3
Flexural strength of ultra-high performance concrete beams with stainless steel wire mesh: experimental and finite element analysis	3
Preparation and properties of calcium aluminum silicate hydrate–polycarboxylate nanocomposites (CASH–PCE)	3
Effect of early CO ₂ curing on the chloride induced steel bars corrosion in cement mortars	3
Nanomechanical characterization of ambient-cured fly ash geopolymers containing nanosilica	3
Review of the potential application of bacteria in self-healing and the improving properties of concrete/mortar	3
Exploring novel aspects of designed macromolecular structures on their interactions with cement and nano/microsilica particles and rheological properties	3
Self-healing by biocomposite containing metakaolin immobilized bacterial spores in concrete using low-cost corn steep liquor media	3
Development and characterization of volume-stabilized grouts used for borehole heat exchangers	3
Effects of supplementary cementitious materials on pore-solution chemistry of blended cements	3