Properties and microstructure of polymer emulsions modified fibers reinforced cementitious composites

• Published in: Journal of Wuhan University of Technology. Materials science edition Vol. 29; no. 4; pp. 795 - 802
• Main Authors: Wu, Ying, Sun, Qianyao, Kong, Lian, Fang, He
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Heidelberg Wuhan University of Technology 01-08-2014; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: Abrasion; Abrasion resistance; Cement reinforcements; Cements; Chemistry and Materials Science; Durability; Emulsions; Fibers; Materials Science; Metallic Materials; Polymer matrix composites; fiber; microstructure; polymer emulsion; cementitious composites
• ISSN: 1000-2413; 1993-0437
• DOI: 10.1007/s11595-014-0999-z

The synthesis and characterization of a new class of cementitious composites filled with polymer emulsions were investigated, and their superior mechanical strength and durability properties compared to composites devoid of fillers were reported. Polymer emulsions were utilized to mechanically reinforce the composite and bridge the cement, fly ash, aggregate and fibers. The results reveal that the epoxy emulsion and poly (ethylene-co-vinyl acetate) emulsion markedly enhance the mechanical and durability properties of cemetitious composites. The fibers can be pulled out in the form of slip-hardening and the abrasion phenomenon can be observed clearly on the surface of the fibers. The hydration extent of cement is higher than that of the pristine composites. The polymer modified cementitious composites designed on micromechanics, have flexibility and plasticity which could be applied for a novel form of multifunctional materials with a range of pipeline coatings applications.