This paper proposes the use of nanosilica (NS) and silica fume (SF) to improve the
mechanical properties of lightweight engineered cementitious composites (LECCs) and …

Nano-silica was used to improve the microstructures, mechanical properties and durability
performances of ultra-lightweight cement composites (ULCC) in this paper. The combined …

Abstract Effects of nanosilica (NS) on improving physicochemical property of cement is
greatly dependent on its dispersion. This research aims to study the influences of mixing …

Cement mortars with different contents of nano silica (NS) were fabricated and tested. Their
compressive and flexural strengths showed significant increases. Theoretical calculation …

This study proposes using sodium silicate-based nano-silica (SS) in cement composites.
The effect of the addition of the proposed nano-silica on cement composites was compared …

The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of nano silica fume (NSF) on the physical
properties and microstructural characteristics of lightweight cement slurry (LWCS) with a …

Recently, nano silica (NS) has gained the attraction of academic researchers and the
construction industry because of enhancing the properties of cementitious composites …

The performance of cement composites was significantly affected by clinker mineral
component and nanomaterials. In this work, the effect of clinker mineral component and …

To reduce the life-cycle carbon emissions of cementitious composites, potential pathways
are to use more low-carbon raw materials, enhance the composites' performance and further …

Recent studies have demonstrated the advantages of using nano-silica in building materials
such as concrete due to its nano-filler effect as well as the pozzolanic reaction. However …