Disclosed are methods for incorporating core materials such as phase change materials or admixtures into building materials like concrete. The methods use cenospheres, which are then etched and loaded with the core material. The composition can also be coated with a thin film. Compositions containing cenospheres loaded with the various core materials are disclosed, as are building materials containing such compositions.

Disclosed are methods for incorporating core materials such as phase change materials or admixtures into building materials like concrete. The methods use cenospheres, which are then etched and loaded with the core material. The composition can also be coated with a thin film. Compositions containing cenospheres loaded with the various core materials are disclosed, as are building materials containing such compositions.

The present invention relates to a thermal insulating composition, containing 5 to 60% by weight of a hydrophobized granular material comprising fumed silica and at least one IR-opacifier, and 40 to 95% by weight of an inorganic and/or an organic binder, whereby the hydrophobized granular material has a content of free hydroxyl groups of no greater than 0.12 mmol/g, as determined by the reaction with lithium aluminium hydride.

The present invention relates to a thermal insulating composition, containing 5 to 60% by weight of a hydrophobized granular material comprising fumed silica and at least one IR-opacifier, and 40 to 95% by weight of an inorganic and/or an organic binder, whereby the hydrophobized granular material has a content of free hydroxyl groups of no greater than 0.12 mmol/g, as determined by the reaction with lithium aluminium hydride.

A device and method for reinforcing recycled aggregate based on in-situ C—S—H production including a first, second, third chamber, and a blast drier. A spray structure arranged on the top of the third chamber; the first and second chamber connected to the spray structure through pumps. A hollowed container arranged at the bottom of the spray structure. A certain gap reserved between the bottom of the container and the bottom of the third chamber, the bottom of the third chamber is provided with at least one drain outlet; the blast drier connected to the bottom of the third chamber, and a cover is arranged on the top of the third chamber. The first chamber contains calcium hydroxide solution. The second chamber contains a mixed solution of TEOS, water and anhydrous ethanol. The container is arranged in the third chamber, and the container is used to contain to-be-treated recycled aggregate.

A device and method for reinforcing recycled aggregate based on in-situ C—S—H production including a first, second, third chamber, and a blast drier. A spray structure arranged on the top of the third chamber; the first and second chamber connected to the spray structure through pumps. A hollowed container arranged at the bottom of the spray structure. A certain gap reserved between the bottom of the container and the bottom of the third chamber, the bottom of the third chamber is provided with at least one drain outlet; the blast drier connected to the bottom of the third chamber, and a cover is arranged on the top of the third chamber. The first chamber contains calcium hydroxide solution. The second chamber contains a mixed solution of TEOS, water and anhydrous ethanol. The container is arranged in the third chamber, and the container is used to contain to-be-treated recycled aggregate.

A prepreg suitable for use in order to reinforce a concrete or a load bearing material is provided, and the prepreg includes a polymer matrix comprising at least two components, and at least one fiber. The polymer matrix is in a ratio of 50-70% by weight relative to a total weight of the prepreg and the at least one fiber is in a ratio of 30-50% by weight relative to the total weight of the prepreg. Furthermore, the prepreg is used for damaged structures, structures with a modified structural function, or reinforcement in concretes.

A prepreg suitable for use in order to reinforce a concrete or a load bearing material is provided, and the prepreg includes a polymer matrix comprising at least two components, and at least one fiber. The polymer matrix is in a ratio of 50-70% by weight relative to a total weight of the prepreg and the at least one fiber is in a ratio of 30-50% by weight relative to the total weight of the prepreg. Furthermore, the prepreg is used for damaged structures, structures with a modified structural function, or reinforcement in concretes.

Embodiments of the present invention may provide encapsulation of waste (2) materials in a first (1), double (5), triple (7), or even quadruple (44) encapsulation. Encapsulation may include waste (2), ash (4), Portland cement (3), water, chemicals, or the like. Agglomerates formed perhaps with high energy mixing may be processed, cured, or the like.

The disclosure relates to a method for the surface treatment of a polyester fiber, a modified polyester fiber obtained therefrom, and an engineered cementitious composite containing such modified polyester fibers. The method comprises subjecting the polyester fiber to an alkali hydrolysis to obtain hydrolyzed polyester fiber; applying a solution containing an acid cross-linker and a polyvinyl alcohol to the hydrolyzed polyester fiber, then curing to form a coating having a thickness of sub-micron or micron scale on the polyester fiber, thereby obtaining the modified polyester fiber.