June 3, 2023
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Self-Healing Polymer-Modified Cements for Ambient-Temperature Applications

Abstract

We present two novel polymer-modified cement formulations which can self-heal cement microfractures at ambient temperature. The polymers used are either commercially available boric acid gel (BAG) or a synthesized polymer MBA-BDA.

Published: June 3, 2023

Citation

Fernandez C.A., G. Jian, and L. Cosimbescu. 2022. Self-Healing Polymer-Modified Cements for Ambient-Temperature Applications Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.

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