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ReviewMaterials (Basel, Switzerland)2025

A Comprehensive Review of Advances in Magnesium-Based Cementitious Materials: Hydration, Properties, and Applications in Soil Stabilization.

Qi Xu, Dongliang Chen, Jian Xiong, Xin He, Shengde Dong, Luxiang Ma, Chunxi Hai, Yuan Zhou, Yanxia Sun

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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 1 paper.

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Qi XuCollege of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, China.ORCID 0000-0003-4334-9408
Dongliang ChenCollege of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, China.
Jian XiongDepartment of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Agricultural School, Panzhihua University, Panzhihua 617000, China.
Xin HeCollege of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, China.
Shengde DongCollege of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, China.
Luxiang MaCollege of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, China.
Chunxi HaiCollege of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, China.
Yuan ZhouCollege of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, China.
Yanxia SunCollege of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, China.

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Abstract

This review provides a comprehensive overview of the advancements in magnesium-based cementitious materials (MBCMs), including magnesium oxychloride cementitious material (MOC), magnesium oxysulfate cementitious material (MOS), and magnesium phosphate cementitious material (MPC). The hydration processes and products, performance characteristics, and applications in soil stabilization are systematically discussed. Key findings reveal that MOC exhibits rapid strength development and excellent thermal stability, while MOS demonstrates improved water resistance and mechanical properties. MPC is highlighted for its effectiveness in the immobilization of heavy metals. The environmental impact of MBCMs is also evaluated, highlighting their potential for sustainable development in civil engineering applications. The primary issues and challenges for MBCMs in soil curing include the insufficient stability of hydration products and inadequate understanding of curing mechanisms, leading to variable material properties and difficulties in precisely controlling the curing effects in practical engineering. Additionally, the complex composition of MBCMs and the highly variable characteristics of natural soils result in significant differences in curing effectiveness under different conditions, restricting their application scope and posing risks to project costs and quality stability.

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applicationshydration characteristicsmagnesium-based cementitious materialspropertiesresearch progress

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