Strength and Hydrophobicity of Superhydrophobic Concrete Based on Hydration Products and Surface Microstructure: Influence of Curing Temperature, Humidity, and Mesh-Coating.

Kexiao Zhou, Jie Luo, Yuan Wang, Lingyun Yang, Chenhui Chen, Wenhao Liu, Yi Xu

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Kexiao ZhouCollege of Materials Science and Engineering, Hohai University, Nanjing 211100, China.

Jie LuoCollege of Materials Science and Engineering, Hohai University, Nanjing 211100, China.

Yuan WangCollege of Materials Science and Engineering, Hohai University, Nanjing 211100, China.

Lingyun YangCollege of Materials Science and Engineering, Hohai University, Nanjing 211100, China.

Chenhui ChenCollege of Materials Science and Engineering, Hohai University, Nanjing 211100, China.

Wenhao LiuCollege of Civil and Transportation Engineering, Hohai University, Nanjing 211100, China.

Yi XuCollege of Civil and Transportation Engineering, Hohai University, Nanjing 211100, China.

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China National Natural Science Foundation of China No.52079048China National Natural Science Foundation of China No. 52178203China National Natural Science Foundation of China U20402222

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Abstract

The interplay between curing conditions and performance in superhydrophobic cementitious materials remains a critical challenge, wherein hydrophobic agent incorporation enhances hydrophobicity but often compromises mechanical strength. This study aimed to investigate the effects of curing humidity and temperature on compressive strength and contact angle and clarify the influence of surface texture on hydrophobicity. SEM-EDS, FTIR, XRD, TG, and AFM were employed to analyze the specimens. Our results showed that curing temperature positively impacts material properties, whereas excessive curing humidity enhances compressive strength but negatively affects superhydrophobicity. Additionally, micro- and nanoscale coarse structures were found to be beneficial for improving superhydrophobicity. This study offers valuable insights into the most efficient mechanism through which to optimize the preparation process for desirable properties in superhydrophobic cementitious materials.

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contact anglecuring regimesmicrostructuresuperhydrophobic cement-based materialssurface texture structure

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PMID41753366

DOI10.3390/ma19040645

PMCPMC12941764

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