Abstract
Computational simulations have become a powerful tool to investigate the conformational properties of polycarboxylate superplasticizers in solution and at liquid-solid interfaces. Those properties are difficult to measure experimentally. Our group has recently carried out some studies on conformation using the all-atom model to explore the effects of counter-ion species and concentration, solution pH, content of methyl groups, and hydrophobic modifications on polymer properties. Such studies were driven by the experimental work carried out in our group during the course of product development, and have in return provided useful information for an improved understanding of experimental phenomena. In this work, we discuss the conformation properties of superplasticizers performed by all-atom molecular dynamics simulations and the correlation of the microscopic conformation with the experimental phenomena.
Original language | English |
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Pages | 319-331 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Publication status | Published - Jan 1 2018 |
Event | 12th International Conference on Superplasticizers and other Chemical Admixtures in Concrete, ICSP 2018 - Beijing, China Duration: Oct 28 2018 → Oct 31 2018 |
Conference
Conference | 12th International Conference on Superplasticizers and other Chemical Admixtures in Concrete, ICSP 2018 |
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Country | China |
City | Beijing |
Period | 10/28/18 → 10/31/18 |
Keywords
- Conformation
- Interface
- Molecular dynamics simulations
- Polycarboxylate superplasticizers
- Solution
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Civil and Structural Engineering
- Building and Construction
- Materials Science(all)