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ReviewMaterials (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Advances in the Application and Mechanism of Admixtures and Industrial By-Products in Cement-Based Self-Leveling Mortar: A Comprehensive Review.

Meirong Zong, Haozhe Ma, Xiancui Yan, Pinghua Zhu, Wenhao Wang, Hui Liu, Faqin Dong, Minqi Hua

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Review in Materials (Basel, Switzerland), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Meirong ZongDepartment of Civil Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China.
Haozhe MaDepartment of Civil Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China.
Xiancui YanDepartment of Civil Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China.
Pinghua ZhuDepartment of Civil Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China.
Wenhao WangDepartment of Civil Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China.
Hui LiuDepartment of Civil Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China.ORCID 0000-0002-2763-2812
Faqin DongKey Laboratory of Solid Waste Treatment and Resource Utilization, Ministry of Education, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, China.
Minqi HuaSchool of Civil Engineering & Architecture, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China.ORCID 0000-0002-5327-0026

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China 42202034Open Fund of Key Laboratory of solid waste treatment and resource recycle, ministry of education project 22kfgk03
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Cement-based self-leveling mortar (CSL) is a special building material that utilizes cement as the main cementitious component, combined with a variety of admixtures. Its self-leveling characteristics enable it to effectively level and fill uneven surfaces. Additionally, the innovative green CSL developed from industrial by-products can further enhance both environmental and economic benefits. This paper systematically reviews the use of admixtures and industrial by-products in the production of CSL. The main findings include the following: (i) compared to the international ISO standard, China's standard JC/T 985 provides more detailed testing parameters regarding fluidity, mechanical properties, and shrinkage; (ii) the effect of additives on CSL is affected by its molecular weight and structure, and high molecular weight improving the workability of the additives; (iii) industrial by-products have been effectively incorporated into CSL, leading to a reduction in reduced greenhouse gas emissions and a decreased environmental impact; (iv) macro and microanalysis results of different green CSLs show that industrial by-product gypsum has the greatest potential for application in CSL. Based on these findings, this paper offers valuable reference data for the use of admixtures and industrial by-products in CSL. Furthermore, it contributes innovatively to the sustainable development of infrastructure construction.

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admixturecementindustrial by-productself-leveling mortar

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PMID40333349
PMCPMC12029000

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