Engineering moisture state and pore structure through preconditioning for low-carbon cement carbonation

Key Points

• Carbonation increases in low-carbon cement under optimized moisture states, promoting stronger structure.
• Achieving optimal pore structure is crucial for effective carbonation and improved durability of low-carbon cement.
• Analysis using thermal and moisture balance methods reveals significant interactions between moisture and carbonation rate.
• Understanding these interactions may enable further advancements in sustainable construction materials.