Multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) dispersion & mechanical effects in OPC mortar & paste: A review

L Assi, A Alsalman, D Bianco, P Ziehl… - Journal of Building …, 2021 - Elsevier
The incorporation of multiwalled Carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and their dispersion
procedures such as the use of surfactant agents, functionalization, and ultrasonication have …

In-situ polymerization-modified cement composites: A critical review

L Shao, P Feng, Q Liu, Y Zhang, Z Yu, S Yan - Construction and Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
Polymer-modified cement composites (PMC) offer significant advantages in improving the
long-term cost-effectiveness and serviceability of cementitious materials. Wherein, in-situ …

Role of carbon nanotube in reinforcing cementitious materials: An experimental and coarse-grained molecular dynamics study

R Qin, A Zhou, Z Yu, Q Wang, D Lau - Cement and Concrete Research, 2021 - Elsevier
One-dimensional carbon-based nanomaterials, such as carbon nanotube (CNT) or carbon
nanofiber (CNF) have been regarded as ideal candidates to form nanocomposites for the …

Mechanical properties of graphene nanoplatelets-reinforced concrete prepared with different dispersion techniques

Z Jiang, O Sevim, OE Ozbulut - Construction and Building Materials, 2021 - Elsevier
In this paper, an experimental investigation is carried out to study the effects of graphene
nanoplatelets (GNPs) on the mechanical properties of cementitious composites with coarse …

Crack resistance properties of carbon nanotube-modified concrete

Y Lan, B Zheng, T Shi, C Ma, Y Liu… - Magazine of Concrete …, 2022 - icevirtuallibrary.com
Incorporating carbon nanotubes (CNTs) into concrete can improve its fracture toughness.
The crack resistance properties of reinforced concrete with CNTs were tested by ring test …

Influence of multi-walled carbon nanotubes on the hydration products of ordinary Portland cement paste

J Chen, AT Akono - Cement and Concrete Research, 2020 - Elsevier
We elucidate the mechanisms by which multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs)
influence the microstructure, fracture behavior, and hydration of cement paste. We disperse …

Hybrid graphene oxide/carbon nanotubes reinforced cement paste: An investigation on hybrid ratio

Y Du, J Yang, BS Thomas, L Li, H Li, S Nazar - Construction and Building …, 2020 - Elsevier
This study reports the improved properties of hybrid graphene oxide (GO)/carbon nanotubes
(CNTs) reinforced cement paste with various ratios between GO and CNTs (GO: CNTs). The …

A new strategy for functionalization of char derived from pyrolysis of textile waste and its application as hybrid fillers (CNTs/char and graphene/char) in cement industry

S Yousef, R Kalpokaitė-Dičkuvienė… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2021 - Elsevier
Char derived from pyrolysis of textile waste (CTW) represents about 18 wt% of pyrolysis
products with smaller economic value. In order to maximize the economic performance of …

Effect of functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes on mechanical properties and durability of cement mortars

MM Sarvandani, M Mahdikhani, H Aghabarati… - Journal of Building …, 2021 - Elsevier
This article deals with the effects of using COOH functionalized multi-walled carbon
nanotubes (MWCNTs) on mechanical properties and durability of cement mortars. In this …

The effects of nanosilica on mechanical properties and fracture toughness of geopolymer cement

C Rahmawati, S Aprilia, T Saidi, TB Aulia, AE Hadi - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
Nanosilica produced from physically-processed white rice husk ash agricultural waste can
be incorporated into geopolymer cement-based materials to improve the mechanical and …