LABNEWS
Enabling high-SCM, low-CO₂ cements without compromising workability or strength
The decarbonization of cement demands high clinker substitution with supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs), yet this transition…
LUMINTECH®, COLOURED PHOTOLUMINESCENT PARTICLES FOR DECORATIVE CONCRETE
The introduction of luminescent pigments in materials in order to provide visibility in low light or…
THIXOTROPY AND FILL-FREE® ADMIXTURES
Cement pastes are thixotropic; left at rest, their rheological constants —among which viscosity— increase over time.…
INTERACTION BETWEEN CLAYS AND POLYCARBOXYLATE SUPERPLASTICIZERS
The robustness of PolyCarboxylate Ether (PCE) superplasticizer performance is challenged by the variable amount of clay…