Fig. 5: Experimental characterizations of the cement-hydrogel interface bonding. | Nature Communications

Fig. 5: Experimental characterizations of the cement-hydrogel interface bonding.

From: Multi-layered cement-hydrogel composite with high toughness, low thermal conductivity, and self-healing capability

Fig. 5

a Initial state of tensile cement-hydrogel interface separation process. b Final state of tensile cement-hydrogel interface separation process. c A comparison between stress-strain curve during a tensile cement-hydrogel interface separation process. d FTIR patterns of the cement paste, PVA hydrogels, and cement-hydrogel interface.

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