Open AccessThe effect of micelles with random pH-sensitive/hydrophobic structure on the workability, hydration process and microstructure of cement paste
Author(s) -
Yangyang Zhu,
Jie Hu,
Y. W.,
Hang Xie,
Wang Guo,
Jiangxiong Wei,
Qijun Yu
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
rsc advances
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.746
H-Index - 148
ISSN - 2046-2069
DOI - 10.1039/c6ra26643f
Subject(s) - micelle , microstructure , nucleation , chemical engineering , adsorption , cement , materials science , chemistry , hydrophobic effect , organic chemistry , aqueous solution , crystallography , composite material , engineering
In this study, micelles with pH sensitive/hydrophobic structure efficiently affected the workability, hydration and microstructure of cement paste. The mechanisms are related to the nucleation effect, molecular structure and adsorption of micelles.