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Advancing cementless composites by contrasting the thermomechanical performance and printability of additively manufactured and cast structures Cover

Advancing cementless composites by contrasting the thermomechanical performance and printability of additively manufactured and cast structures

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|Feb 2026

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Figure 1

SEM Photos of raw materials of (a) CFA, (b) FA, (c) RUFA, and (d) slag.
SEM Photos of raw materials of (a) CFA, (b) FA, (c) RUFA, and (d) slag.

Figure 2

XRD patterns of raw materials.
XRD patterns of raw materials.

Figure 3

Appearance of the mini-slump test.
Appearance of the mini-slump test.

Figure 4

Appearance of the mortar-type 3D printer.
Appearance of the mortar-type 3D printer.

Figure 5

Schematic diagram of the specimen orientation.
Schematic diagram of the specimen orientation.

Figure 6

Appearance of the thermal conductivity device.
Appearance of the thermal conductivity device.

Figure 7

Fluidity histograms.
Fluidity histograms.

Figure 8

Setting time histograms.
Setting time histograms.

Figure 9

Fluidity histograms designed for 3D printing.
Fluidity histograms designed for 3D printing.

Figure 10

Setting time histograms designed for 3D printing.
Setting time histograms designed for 3D printing.

Figure 11

Compressive strength development curves (C1 series, molded specimens).
Compressive strength development curves (C1 series, molded specimens).

Figure 12

Compressive strength development curves (A1 series, molded specimens).
Compressive strength development curves (A1 series, molded specimens).

Figure 13

Thermal conductivity histograms.
Thermal conductivity histograms.

Figure 14

Compressive strength histograms designed for 3D printing (molded specimens).
Compressive strength histograms designed for 3D printing (molded specimens).

Figure 15

Compressive strength histograms designed for 3D printing (printed specimens in axial direction).
Compressive strength histograms designed for 3D printing (printed specimens in axial direction).

Figure 16

Compressive strength histograms designed for 3D printing (printed specimens in the lateral direction).
Compressive strength histograms designed for 3D printing (printed specimens in the lateral direction).

Figure 17

OM Photos for 3D printing specimens (C-series, ×1,000, 56 days). (a) C1*, (b) C2*, (c) C3*, and (d) C4*.
OM Photos for 3D printing specimens (C-series, ×1,000, 56 days). (a) C1*, (b) C2*, (c) C3*, and (d) C4*.

Figure 18

OM Photos for 3D printing specimens (A-series, ×1,000, 56 days). (a) A1* and (b) A4*.
OM Photos for 3D printing specimens (A-series, ×1,000, 56 days). (a) A1* and (b) A4*.

Basic information on raw materials_

Raw materialsMain chemical compositionsSO3 Specific gravitySurface area (g/cm2)PSAI (%) at 28 days
CaOSiO2 Al2O3 Fe2O3
CFA45.8919.9915.614.0710.782.734,560108
FA4.8048.6034.316.460.712.2110,80086
RUFA11.7543.6521.9513.310.302.2533,600128
slag44.6824.8520.470.671.792.885,840115

Lists of test methods_

TypeExperimentalSpecificationSpecimen sizeTest age
Fresh propertiesSetting timeASTM C191
FluidityASTM C1437
Mini-slumpASTM C143
Mechanical and thermal propertiesCompressive strength (mold casting)ASTM C1095 cm × 5 cm × 5 cm7, 14, 28, 56
Compressive strength (3D printing)ASTM C1095 cm × 5 cm × 5 cm7, 28
Thermal conductivity ϕ10 cm × 5 cm28, 56
Gap inspectionOptical microscopy (OM)5 cm × 5 cm × 5 cm for printed specimens56

Mix proportions for first stage (unit: g)_

Mix no.w/b (l/b)CFAslagRUFAFAwaterNaOHNa2SiO3
C10.55400600550
C20.5535060050550
C30.55300600100550
C40.55300600100550
A10.55800200399.730.2120.1
A20.55600400399.730.2120.1
A30.55300700399.730.2120.1
A40.55200800324.545.3180.2

Mix proportions for second stage (unit: g)_

Mix no.w/b (l/b)CFAslagRUFAFAwaterNaOHNa2SiO3
C1*0.47400600470
C2*0.4535060050450
C3*0.45300600100450
C4*0.45300600100450
A1*0.60800200436.032.9131.0
A2*0.65600400472.435.6142.0
A3*0.48300700348.826.4104.8
A4*0.70200800354.049.4196.6
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/msp-2026-0002 | Journal eISSN: 2083-134X | Journal ISSN: 2083-1331
Language: English
Page range: 13 - 29
Submitted on: Dec 19, 2025
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Accepted on: Feb 10, 2026
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Published on: Feb 25, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

© 2026 Sung-Ching Chen, Marek Hebda, Magdalena Szechynska-Hebda, Wei-Ting Lin, published by Wroclaw University of Science and Technology
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