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Nanotechnology: Advantages and drawbacks in the field of construction and building materials by Pacheco-Torgal, F., Jalali, Said

“…Nanotechnology seems to hold the key that allows construction and building materials to replicate the features of natural systems improved until perfection…”
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Effect of steel fiber and carbon black on the self-sensing ability of concrete cracks under bending by Ding, Yining, Liu, Genjin, Hussain, Abasal, Pacheco-Torgal, F., Zhang, Yulin

“…•Crack self-sensing ability of concrete beam added with SF, CB and CF is studied.•Two models for FCI-COD curve are found for deflection softening/hardening…”
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The future of construction materials research and the seventh UN Millennium Development Goal: A few insights by Pacheco-Torgal, F., Labrincha, J.A.

“…► Research on construction materials still seems unable to recognize the importance of the 7th MDG. ► Nanotech research on infrastructure materials can help to…”
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An overview on concrete carbonation in the context of eco-efficient construction: Evaluation, use of SCMs and/or RAC by Pacheco Torgal, F., Miraldo, S., Labrincha, J.A., De Brito, J.

“…► This paper reviews current knowledge on concrete carbonation when SCMs and/or RAC are used. ► The use of the phenolphthalein indicator underestimate real…”
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Modeling the compressive strength of geopolymeric binders by gene expression programming-GEP by Nazari, Ali, Pacheco Torgal, F.

“…•Production of geopolymers from several aluminosilicate sources.•Prediction mechanical properties by gene expression programming.•The best performance network…”
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An overview on the potential of geopolymers for concrete infrastructure rehabilitation by Pacheco-Torgal, F., Abdollahnejad, Z., Miraldo, S., Baklouti, S., Ding, Y.

“…► Geopolymers can be used as sealers for concrete structures. ► Geopolymers could replace epoxy adhesives in FRP retrofitting. ► Geopolymers are potential low…”
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Predicting compressive strength of different geopolymers by artificial neural networks by Nazari, Ali, Pacheco Torgal, F.

“…In the present study, six different models based on artificial neural networks have been developed to predict the compressive strength of different types of…”
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Eco-efficient construction and building materials research under the EU Framework Programme Horizon 2020 by Pacheco-Torgal, F.

“…•Horizon 2020 constitutes the most important instrument for research and innovation in the world.•Horizon 2020 sustainability focus will have a strong impact…”
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Shrinkage performance of fly ash alkali-activated cement based binder mortars by Kheradmand, Mohammad, Abdollahnejad, Zahra, Pacheco-Torgal, F.

“…Some authors reported that Alkali-activated Cement Based Binder (AACB) mortars can have much higher drying shrinkage than Portland cement based composites. Its…”
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Handbook of Recycled Concrete and Demolition Waste by Pacheco-Torgal, F, Ding, Yining

“…The civil engineering sector accounts for a significant percentage of global material and energy consumption and is a major contributor of waste material. The…”
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Earth construction: Lessons from the past for future eco-efficient construction by Pacheco-Torgal, F., Jalali, Said

“…▸ This paper deals with earth construction by reviewing previously published work. ▸ Earth construction has low embodied energy and low carbon dioxide…”
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Properties and durability of concrete containing polymeric wastes (tyre rubber and polyethylene terephthalate bottles): An overview by Pacheco-Torgal, F., Ding, Yining, Jalali, Said

“…► This paper deals with the properties and durability of concrete containing polymeric wastes. ► These concretes are recommended for structures located in…”
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High tech startup creation for energy efficient built environment by Pacheco-Torgal, F.

“…The civil engineering area has long been known for not being associated with high tech startup creation. This is a sign of the low innovation which is…”
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Influence of acrylic fibers geometry on the mechanical performance of fiber-cement composites by Pakravan, H. R., Jamshidi, M., Latif, M., Pacheco-Torgal, F.

“…This article analyses the influence of acrylic fibers shape on the flexural behavior of cement composite. The fibers differ in their cross‐sectional shapes due…”
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Reusing ceramic wastes in concrete by Pacheco-Torgal, F., Jalali, S.

“…The ceramic industry is known to generate large amounts of calcined-clay wastes each year. So far a huge part is used in landfills. Reusing these wastes in…”
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Biotechnologies and bioinspired materials for the construction industry: an overview by Pacheco-Torgal, F., Labrincha, J.A.

“…Looking back to less than three centuries of industrialization, responsible for alarming levels of pollution and consumption of non-renewable resources that…”
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Indoor radon: An overview on a perennial problem by Pacheco-Torgal, F.

“…According to the World Health Organization (WHO) radon constitutes the second cause of lung cancer in the general population, the first being smoking. In…”
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Mix design, properties and cost analysis of fly ash-based geopolymer foam by Abdollahnejad, Z., Pacheco-Torgal, F., Félix, T., Tahri, W., Barroso Aguiar, J.

“…•Mix design of fly ash foam geopolymer.•Mixtures with 0.1W/(mK) therm. conductivity and a 6MPa comp. strength were achieved.•Foaming agents cost represent less…”
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Nano-carbon black and carbon fiber as conductive materials for the diagnosing of the damage of concrete beam by Ding, Yining, Chen, Zhipei, Han, Zhibo, Zhang, Yulin, Pacheco-Torgal, F.

“…► The concrete beam with carbon black and fiber for damage diagnosis under bending was studied. ► The effect of conductive materials on the fractional change…”
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Biotech cementitious materials: Some aspects of an innovative approach for concrete with enhanced durability by Pacheco-Torgal, F., Labrincha, J.A.

“…► Bioinspired materials are eco-efficient. ► Biotech concrete may have enhanced durability. ► Biomineralization is a low toxic crack repair technique. The…”
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