Nacre-mimetic Calcium Silicate Hydrate (C-S-H) Composite with High Strength and Toughness

Chenchen Xiong; Weihuan Li; Jiarui Xing; Shengjun Chen; Yulin Wang; Yang Zhou

doi:10.1039/d6ta03651a

January 1, 2026Journal of Materials Chemistry A

Nacre-mimetic Calcium Silicate Hydrate (C-S-H) Composite with High Strength and Toughness

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This research aims to enhance the toughness of cementitious materials by manipulating calcium silicate hydrate (C-S-H).
Developed a nacre-mimetic C-S-H composite with high mechanical properties.
Utilized experimental techniques to measure strength and toughness of the composite.
Compared the properties of the new composite with traditional cementitious materials.
The nacre-mimetic C-S-H composite showed a significant increase in toughness compared to standard C-S-H.
Mechanical properties improved by 30% in strength and 50% in toughness over traditional materials.

Implication

Evaluates mechanical properties of a high-strength C-S-H composite, indicating improved toughness.

Abstract

Low toughness remains an enduring constraint to cementitious materials. Manipulating calcium silicate hydrate (C-S-H), the “genetic component” of cement, which determines mechanical properties of cementitious materials, presents an attractive strategy...

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Nacre-mimetic Calcium Silicate Hydrate (C-S-H) Composite with High Strength and Toughness

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