The present invention relates to a composition for a single-paste type hydraulic endodontic filling material comprising dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO). According to one aspect of the invention, there is provided a single-paste type hydraulic endodontic filling composition, comprising a calcium silicate component and DMSO.

An apparatus for delivering a wet concrete mix to a product mold, where the apparatus comprises a hopper configured to retain a fresh concrete mix, a source of treated water having a concentration of nanobubbles of a gas at least double a natural concentration of nanobubbles of the gas within a natural state of the water, a water transport coupling the source of treated water with the hopper, a valve interposed within the water transport for selectively releasing the treated water into the hopper, and a mixer in communication with the hopper for mixing the treated water with the fresh concrete mix to yield an infused wet concrete.

A method of making a cement composite can include contacting an aqueous solution comprising calcium ions with a carbon dioxide source producing a carbonated aqueous solution. Fine particles can be submerged in the carbonated aqueous solution to produce microaggregate particles comprising the fine particles coated with calcium carbonate. The microaggregate particles can be combined with cement particles to produce the cement composite. The cement composite can be used in cementing applications for hydrocarbon wells including for casing liners and well plugs.

A method of making a cement composite can include contacting an aqueous solution comprising calcium ions with a carbon dioxide source producing a carbonated aqueous solution. Fine particles can be submerged in the carbonated aqueous solution to produce microaggregate particles comprising the fine particles coated with calcium carbonate. The microaggregate particles can be combined with cement particles to produce the cement composite. The cement composite can be used in cementing applications for hydrocarbon wells including for casing liners and well plugs.

The present invention relates to an admixture composition for the production of lightweight concretes containing polystyrene beads, which comprises a mixture of organic and inorganic substances which consists of the reaction products of polyurethane resin, tetraethyl orthosilicate, a glycol compound, an aromatic vinyl compound containing an unsaturated double bond, preferably styrene, and an inorganic silicate compound and preferably comprises the following components: glycol copolymer type compounds, in an amount of 15-10 w/w %, glycol polymer-silica type compounds, in an amount of 45-50 w/w %, polyurethane-based resin, in an amount of 13-22 w/w % polystyrene in an amount of 2-3% w/w %, and foam glass beads in an amount of 25-15 w/w %, and a) for the production of a liquid product, based on the total mass of the above composition, organic solvents in an amount of 15-20 w/w %, and water in an amount of 10-5 w/w %; or b) for the production of a solid preparation, based on the total mass of the above composition, polyvinyl acetate or polyvinyl alcohol in an amount of 10-5 w/w %; aluminium hydroxide in an amount of 2-5 w/w %, and calcined limestone powder in an amount of 8-10 w/w %. The invention also relates to the production and use of the above admixture composition.

The present invention relates to an admixture composition for the production of lightweight concretes containing polystyrene beads, which comprises a mixture of organic and inorganic substances which consists of the reaction products of polyurethane resin, tetraethyl orthosilicate, a glycol compound, an aromatic vinyl compound containing an unsaturated double bond, preferably styrene, and an inorganic silicate compound and preferably comprises the following components: glycol copolymer type compounds, in an amount of 15-10 w/w %, glycol polymer-silica type compounds, in an amount of 45-50 w/w %, polyurethane-based resin, in an amount of 13-22 w/w % polystyrene in an amount of 2-3% w/w %, and foam glass beads in an amount of 25-15 w/w %, and a) for the production of a liquid product, based on the total mass of the above composition, organic solvents in an amount of 15-20 w/w %, and water in an amount of 10-5 w/w %; or b) for the production of a solid preparation, based on the total mass of the above composition, polyvinyl acetate or polyvinyl alcohol in an amount of 10-5 w/w %; aluminium hydroxide in an amount of 2-5 w/w %, and calcined limestone powder in an amount of 8-10 w/w %. The invention also relates to the production and use of the above admixture composition.

A nanobubble-infused liquid is mixed into a dry concrete mix to form an infused wet concrete, where the nanobubble-infused liquid includes a concentration of nanobubbles of a gas at least double a natural concentration of nanobubbles of the gas within a natural state of the liquid. The nanobubble-infused liquid is preferably liquid water infused with a desired concentration of carbon-dioxide (CO.sub.2) nanobubbles sized within a certain prescribed range. The infused wet concrete is then transported to the mold of a concrete products forming machine to form a molded product that has enhanced qualities including increased carbon capture within the resulting concrete product, improved curing times, increased flowability, self-healing, and improved release from the product mold.

Products, including treatment compositions, and methods for improving cement performance are provided. More specifically, products and methods for improving cement hydration, and thus cement performance, using vegetation are provided. The vegetation may be processed into a vegetative extract that may be used to create a treatment composition. The treatment composition may be used to enhance hydration of cement. The products and methods disclosed herein may be used to create a stronger, lower cost, and longer-lasting cementitious product.

Products, including treatment compositions, and methods for improving cement performance are provided. More specifically, products and methods for improving cement hydration, and thus cement performance, using vegetation are provided. The vegetation may be processed into a vegetative extract that may be used to create a treatment composition. The treatment composition may be used to enhance hydration of cement. The products and methods disclosed herein may be used to create a stronger, lower cost, and longer-lasting cementitious product.

A two-component system for forming adhesive bonds or for chemical anchoring comprises a curable binder component A and an activator component B. The component A comprises: A-1) an inhibited hydraulic binder selected from among calcium aluminate cement, calcium sulfoaluminate cement and mixtures thereof; the component B comprises: B-1) a curing activator. At least one of the components A and/or B comprises: V-1) an organic binder; and V-2) a filler having a Mohs hardness of at least 5. The system is an aqueous system which is unproblematical from a health point of view. It is easy to process and quickly attains high strengths.