Raphael Kuhn , Pietro Lura , Daniel Rentsch , Guillaume Habert , Ellina Bernard
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Abstract
Clay-based, low-CO₂ cement-stabilized materials offer a sustainable alternative to conventional building materials. This study examines the impact of various admixtures (Na-hexametaphosphate, Na‑carbonate, Na-silicate, Na-citrate, and Na-oxalate) on the rheological behavior of poured systems containing a MgO-metakaolin cement as stabilizer. The yield stress reduction follows the order Na-hexametaphosphate > Na-silicate > Na-citrate > Na-oxalate ≥ Na‑carbonate > no admixture. The zeta potential data with the solution analysis of the suspensions show that the adsorption of admixtures and/or a change in pH leads to a more negative surface, enhancing dispersion through electrostatic repulsion. Silicate and phosphate are not found in the suspension, 29Si ssNMR indicates that silicate precipitates and polymerizes most likely as M-S-H. The phosphates are most likely adsorbed onto particles with opening of the phosphate rings observed by 31P NMR. The anionic charge density of adsorbed polyphosphates was calculated and linked to the decreased colloid sizes observed with increasing Na-hexametaphosphate concentration.
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Cement and Concrete Research is dedicated to publishing top-notch research on the materials science and engineering of cement, cement composites, mortars, concrete, and related materials incorporating cement or other mineral binders. The journal prioritizes reporting significant findings in research on the properties and performance of cementitious materials. It also covers novel experimental techniques, the latest analytical and modeling methods, examination and diagnosis of actual cement and concrete structures, and the exploration of potential improvements in materials.