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Sika acquires Chinese manufacturer of silicone sealants and adhesives

Sika has agreed to acquire Crevo-Hengxin, a Chinese manufacturer of silicone sealants and adhesives used in both industry and construction applications.

Hand with trowel and mortar on a brick wall.
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New sources for supplementary cementitious materials

In a current paper, researchers present new sources for supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs).

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Nitrogen oxides uptake in cementitious materials

A recently published study brings new understanding of the interaction of nitrogen oxides (NOx) with cement-based materials, necessary for optimising these materials for NOx sequestration.

Mason's trowel with grey paste.
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Strength enhancement of recycled aggregate pervious concrete

In a new study, a silane polymer emulsion treatment method was used to promote the strength of pervious concrete while maintaining its permeability.

Towards a circular economy in the adhesive and sealant industry. Image source: Godsandkings -AdobeStock
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Towards a circular economy

The European Commission adopted an ambitious Circular Economy Package in 2015 to boost global competitiveness, create jobs and generate sustainable growth. The adhesive and sealant industry continues to...

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Chloride migration test for UHPC and UHPFRC

Scientists recently developed a modified, accelerated chloride migration test for UHPC and UHPFRC with PVA and steel fibers.

Mason's trowel with mortar lies on the edge of a bucket.
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Curling behavior of natural hydraulic lime-cement mortars

A recently published paper aims to identify the parameters influencing the curling phenomenon, and to understand the influence of cement substitution by increasing proportions of Natural Hydraulic Lime...

Wheelbarrow with cement bag.
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Critical chloride content in reinforced concrete

An updated review considering Chinese experience deals with critical chloride content in reinforced concrete.

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Fluorinated hybrid coatings as protection for clay bricks

Researchers recenly tested organic and organic-inorganic fluorinated hybrid coatings as protective materials for clay bricks

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Distribution partnership between F.A.R. Polymers and Lehmann & Voss & Co

The companies F.A.R. Polymers and Lehmann & Voss & Co. have agreed on an exclusive distribution partnership in the field of dispersible polymer powders.

Trowel with fresh concrete
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Tensile strength of concrete exposed to sulfate attack

Researchers recently presented a promising new approach to test the sulfate resistance of concrete.

Spatula stirs in grey mass.
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Influence of non-adsorbing polymers on drying of fresh mortars

In a recently published paper, scientists compare the drying of non-reactive materials (glass beads packing) with the one of fresh mortars.

Grey paste.
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Water dynamics of Portland cement paste with nano-additives

Researchers have recently shown that the concentration of nano-silica (NS) governs the early-age hydration process in Portland cements.

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Effect of moisture migration and water vapour pressure build-up on concrete spalling type

In a new study, the effect of moisture migration and water vapor pressure build-up within high-strength concrete (HSC) on its spalling property is empirically ...