Publications

2026

• Engineered bicomponent polypropylene fibers: Effects of mineral particles on spinnability, surface roughness, mechanical strength, and adhesion in cementitious matricesPopa, M., Signorini, C., Smolka, N., Mechtcherine, V. & Scheffler, C., 31 Jan 2026, In: Construction and Building Materials. 509, 12 p., 145199Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
• Shrinkage mitigation and mechanical properties of cement-based mortar with silane-functionalized hydrogelsHiller, D. S., Seshadri, A. N., Schröfl, C. & Erk, K. A., 30 Jan 2026, In: Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 12 p., 0:e70420Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
• Self-sensing concrete composites using carbon nanotubes-coated PE fibers: Effect of matrix type on crack initiation and propagation monitoringBashiri Rezaie, A., Liebscher, M., Airom, G., Mohammadi, M. & Mechtcherine, V., 13 Jan 2026, In: Construction and Building Materials. 506, 13 p., 144958Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
• Toward accurate modeling and assessment of cement-based electromagnetic wave absorbers: Enabling absorption-dominant shielding via multilayered carbon fiber architecturesZhang, B., Guo, J., Qu, Z., Liebscher, M., Mechtcherine, V., Kong, Y., Geng, G. & 1 others, 13 Jan 2026, In: Construction and Building Materials. 506, 12 p., 144880Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
• Generative inverse design of sustainable concrete via global waste glass recyclingYu, J., Xue, S., Ye, J., Teng, F., Yang, M., Yu, J., Yang, Z. & 3 others, 7 Jan 2026, In: Resources, Conservation and Recycling. 227, 14 p., 108775Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
• Digitale Lösungen für Kompetenzentwicklung und Genehmigungsmanagement im RückbauKettler, J., Dyrna, J., Mönig, H., Wilden, A., Modolo, G., Aymanns, K., Wippler, D. & 24 others, Jan 2026, In: ATW - Internationale Zeitschrift fur Kernenergie. 2026, 1, p. 16-21, 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal > Research article
• Multi-material 3D concrete printing: Automated hybrid reinforcements using textile and strain-hardening cementitious compositesTeng, F., Yang, M., Yu, J., Weng, Y. & Mechtcherine, V., Jan 2026, In: Cement and Concrete Composites. 165, 18 p., 106361Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
• Drying shrinkage of alkali-activated concreteRodriguez-Sanchez, J., Ramagiri, K. K., Chottemada, P. G., Muthukrishnan, S., Yliniemi, J., Li, Z. & Kar, A., 2026, Mechanical Properties of Alkali-Activated Materials: State-of-the-Art Report of the RILEM Technical Committee 294-MPA. Ye, G. & Dehn, F. (eds.). Cham: Springer, p. 463-502Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to book/conference proceedings/anthology/report > Conference contribution

2025

• Combined polydopamine/polyelectrolyte modification of polyethylene fibers to promote adhesion in fiber-reinforced cement compositesFrenzel, R., Drechsler, A., Zimmerer, C., Synytska, A., Bashiri Rezaie, A., Ahmed, A. H., Liebscher, M. & 1 others, 20 Dec 2025, In: Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects. 727, 138175Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
• Enhanced bonding of polyethylene fibers in strain-hardening cementitious composites through polydopamine interphase: Insights from micro- and mesoscale testingFrenzel, R., Drechsler, A., Simon, F., Zimmerer, C., Synytska, A., Bashiri Rezaie, A., Ahmed, A. H. & 2 others, 30 Nov 2025, In: Applied Surface Science. 710, 163898Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article