| Title: | Integrated Internal Curing Technology for Enhanced Hydration, Shrinkage Control & Durability for Long-Term High Performance of Concrete |
| Value Proposition: | This technology provides a practical and sustainable way to improve concrete performance by supplying internal water during hydration. It enhances strength development, reduces autogenous and drying shrinkage, minimizes early-age cracking, and improves long-term durability, especially in high-performance, precast, mass concrete, and repair applications where conventional curing is unreliable. It also supports greener construction by reducing water consumption, enabling higher use of supplementary cementitious materials, and improving service life, thereby lowering maintenance and lifecycle costs. |
| Summary Application: | Integrated internal curing technology is applied in concrete to supply internal water for continued hydration, control autogenous and drying shrinkage, reduce early-age cracking, and enhance durability and service life, particularly in high-performance, precast, mass concrete, and repair applications where external curing is difficult.
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| Advantages: | This technology enhances hydration, reduces shrinkage and cracking, improves durability and permeability resistance, supports high-performance concrete mixes, and extends service life with lower maintenance requirements. |
| Commercialization Status: | Licensed awaiting commercialisation |
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