Research progress on CNTs/CNFs-modified cement-based composites–a review

T Shi, Z Li, J Guo, H Gong, C Gu - Construction and Building Materials, 2019 - Elsevier
CNTs and CNFs are drawing widespread attention due to the unique structure and excellent
properties, such as the mechanical property and the electrical property. It will significantly …

The impact of nano clay on normal and high-performance concrete characteristics: a review

A Mansi, NH Sor, N Hilal… - IOP Conference Series …, 2022 - iopscience.iop.org
The use of nano clay to improve the qualities of construction materials and engineering
applications has attracted a lot of discussion in recent years. This review article summarizes …

Waste glass powder as a high temperature stabilizer in blended oil well cement pastes: Hydration, microstructure and mechanical properties

T Dai, C Fang, T Liu, S Zheng, G Lei, G Jiang - Construction and Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
Recycling waste glass for diversified utilization has received increasing attention in recent
years. This work aimed to reuse waste glass powder (GP) as a high temperature stabilizer to …

Comparison of compressive, flexural, and temperature-induced ductility behaviours of steel-PVA hybrid fibre reinforced OPC and geopolymer concretes after high …

H Zhang, PK Sarker, Q Wang, B He, JC Kuri… - … and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
This paper presents a comparison of the performances of geopolymer concrete (GPC) and
ordinary Portland cement concrete (OPCC) with and without fibres after exposure to 200 …

Effects of carbon nanotubes on expanded glass and silica aerogel based lightweight concrete

SK Adhikary, Ž Rudžionis, S Tučkutė, DK Ashish - Scientific reports, 2021 - nature.com
This study is aimed to investigate the effect of carbon nanotubes on the properties of
lightweight aggregate concrete containing expanded glass and silica aerogel. Combinations …

Recent progress in nanomaterials for modern concrete infrastructure: Advantages and challenges

KP Bautista-Gutierrez, AL Herrera-May… - Materials, 2019 - mdpi.com
Modern concrete infrastructure requires structural components with higher mechanical
strength and greater durability. A solution is the addition of nanomaterials to cement-based …

Hybrid effect of carbon nanotubes and polypropylene fibers on mechanical properties and fire resistance of cement mortar

P Nuaklong, N Boonchoo, P Jongvivatsakul… - … and Building Materials, 2021 - Elsevier
The hybrid effect of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and polypropylene (PP)
fibers on the mechanical properties and fire resistance of Portland-cement-based mortar …

Gamma radiation shielding, fire resistance and physicochemical characteristics of Portland cement pastes modified with synthesized Fe2O3 and ZnO nanoparticles

SA Abo-El-Enein, FI El-Hosiny, SMA El-Gamal… - … and Building Materials, 2018 - Elsevier
This investigation aimed to utilize the synthesized hematite nanoparticles (α-Fe 2 O 3) as
well as ZnO nanoparticles (Wurtzite phase) for enhancing the mechanical properties …

Influence of multi-walled carbon nanotubes on the residual performance of concrete exposed to high temperatures

WL Baloch, RA Khushnood, W Khaliq - Construction and Building Materials, 2018 - Elsevier
Residual mechanical properties of lightweight concrete (LWC) and normal strength concrete
(NSC) containing multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) after exposure to high …

Enhancing the compressive strength of thermal energy storage concrete containing a low-temperature phase change material using silica fume and multiwalled …

MZ Haider, X Jin, R Sharma, J Pei, JW Hu - Construction and Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
In this study, structural functional thermal energy storage concrete (TESC) containing
Tetradecane which is a low-temperature phase change material (PCM) has been …