WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Jeffrey Youngblood, a Purdue University researcher, has increased the strength and resilience of cement by integrating patent-pending chemically modified cellulose nanocrystals ...

Nanocellulose fibers in OPC mortar improve hydration and reduce shrinkage, offering a sustainable solution for enhancing ...

For testing, 36 composite specimens (six of each type) measuring 4 × 4 × 16 cm were prepared for flexural strength analysis, while 72 specimens (12 of each type) measuring 4 × 4 cm were used ...