Electrokinetic and thermodynamic characterization of lime-water interface: Physical and rheological properties of lime mortar

•The calcination process of limestone modifies the surface free energy of the lime.•Quicklime is more hydrophilic when produced in a traditional kiln between 850–900°C.•ξ potential of traditional quicklime were much larger than industrial quicklime.•The traditional process generates products with more plasticity.