Improved ECC tensile behavior and chloride resistance: Synergistic EPP-talc regulation effect

Guowei Jin, Chengbin Liu, Kexun Liu, Hedong Li, School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Green, Digital and Intelligent , Renovation for Urban Infrastructures, Department of Civil Engineering, Zhejiang University

Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites

Published online on April 17, 2026

Abstract

Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, Ahead of Print.
Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC) exhibit high tensile ductility and multiple cracking. This study presents a synergistic modification approach utilizing expanded perlite powder (EPP) and talc to enhance the mechanical performance and chloride ...