In order to understand why polymer-modified mortars (PMMs) with hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose (HPMC) often show better properties than that without HPMC, the ...

A study was carried out, using heat flow calorimetry, XRD, FTIR and SEM imaging analysis, of different influences which were exerted by the type ...

A novel 3D printing material based on hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC)—improved sulphoaluminate cement (SAC) for rapid 3D construction printing application is reported. ...

Cellulose ethers (CEs) are used to improve the workability of cement mortars while maintaining the water holding capacity and fluidity [1,2]. ...

Polished section analysis was employed to study the pore structure of model tile adhesive mortars containing different types of cellulose ethers ...

Cellulose ethers such as hydroxyethylmethyl cellulose (HEMC) and hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose (HPMC) are common admixtures in factory made mortars. Nevertheless, their use ...