Fig. 4: Characterization of the interaction between hydrogel and cement hydrates.
From: Toward tough and sustainable hydrogel-cement composites via biomineralization-inspired strategy
a FT-IR spectra of composites. b Solid-state 1H NMR spectra of composites. c Schematic diagram of the interaction between hydrogel and Ca2+ released by cement. d Microstructure of composites. e Schematic illustration of interpenetrating structure in Ca(OH)2-hydrogel composites. f Phase composition of composites.
