A Review of Durability of Supersulfated Cement and Concrete
SUN Huaqiang1,*, ZHUO Kanghong1, TIAN Yidi1, QIAN Jueshi2, JI Tao3
1 School of Advanced Manufacturing, Fuzhou University, Quanzhou 362200, Fujina, China 2 College of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400045, China 3 School of Civil Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, China
Abstract: Supersulfated cement (SSC), an environmentally friendly and low-carbon binder, is primarily composed of slag, calcium sulfate, and alkaline activators. The main hydration products of SSC are C-(A)-S-H gel and ettringite (AFt), enabling its long-term compressive strength to be comparable to that of ordinary Portland cement. Additionally, SSC exhibits many advantages such as low heat of hydration and exceptional resis-tance to sulfate attack. Despite these benefits, SSC still suffers from limitations including low early-age strength and insufficient carbonation resis-tance. To address these issues, further research is needed to elucidate the relationship between SSC composition design and its long-term durability performance. This paper systematically summarizes the research progress over the past two decades concerning SSC mix design, permeability resistance, chemical degradation resistance, and other critical durability aspects. Through an in-depth analysis of the underlying mechanisms governing its durability, the advantages and limitations of SSC are critically discussed. Finally, the current challenges and future perspectives in SSC research and applications are outlined, providing constructive recommendations for further development.
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