Synergistic enhancement mechanism of acrylamide in-situ polymerization and nano-SiO2 on the properties of cement paste

Key Points

• Cement paste shows significant mechanical property improvements, indicating successful synergy between components.
• Improvements reached up to 30% in compressive strength when incorporating nano-SiO2 in the polymerization process.
• Observational analysis focused on the impacts of in-situ polymerization combined with nano-silica additives.
• Potential for construction materials development exists, emphasizing the need for further exploration.