Advancements in nano-enabled cement and concrete: Innovative properties and environmental implications

H Monteiro, B Moura, N Soares - Journal of Building Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
As concrete is one of the most used construction materials, lowering its environmental
impacts is crucial for a more sustainable built environment. The incorporation of …

A comprehensive review of MXenes as catalyst supports for the oxygen reduction reaction in fuel cells

NH Ahmad Junaidi, WY Wong, KS Loh… - … Journal of Energy …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
The oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) that occurs in the cathode of fuel cells is a major issue
in proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) due to their sluggish kinetics. Exploring …

Hydration, reinforcing mechanism, and macro performance of multi-layer graphene-modified cement composites

K Cui, J Chang - Journal of Building Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
Multi-layer graphene (MLG) has excellent mechanical properties and a unique stacked
structure. In this paper, sulphoaluminate cement replaced ordinary portland cement to …

Performance of modified nano carbon blended with supplementary materials in cement composite–An interpretive review

S Divya, S Praveenkumar, BA Tayeh - Construction and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
Nano carbon is reported as a novel material with enhanced properties such as larger
specific surface area, tensile property, and filling property. Nano carbons are modifies into …

Effect of nano-reinforcing phase on the early hydration of cement paste: A review

S He, J Chai, Y Yang, J Cao, Y Qin, Z Xu - Construction and Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
Nanotechnology has been widely utilized in the microscopic to macroscopic modification of
building materials. The early hydration kinetics will have a significant impact on the …

[HTML][HTML] Graphene concrete: Recent advances in production methods, performance properties, environmental impact and economic viability

AH Alateah - Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
Concrete, foundational in modern construction, grapples with environmental concerns and
performance limitations. Responding to this, this review unravels the potential of graphene …

A study of mechanical and microstructures properties of autoclaved aerated concrete containing nano-graphene

F Seddighi, G Pachideh, SB Salimbahrami - Journal of building engineering, 2021 - Elsevier
In recent years, the autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) has been widely used in the building
construction industry, especially for construction of infill walls. However, the AAC suffers from …

Effects of using aqueous graphene on behavior and mechanical performance of cement-based composites

NT Dung, M Su, M Watson, Y Wang - Construction and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
This paper presents the results of an investigation into aqueous graphene (AG) in Portland
cement (PC) mortars for the first time. The investigation found that AG can be used to replace …

Experimental study of the effects of graphene nanoplatelets on microstructure and compressive properties of concrete under chloride ion corrosion

Y Zhang, M Cui, G Chen, W Han - Construction and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
In a marine environment, chloride ingress has the most prominent effect on the durability of
concrete. The effect of graphene on the microstructure and compressive properties of …

[HTML][HTML] A machine learning approach for assessing the compressive strength of cementitious composites reinforced by graphene derivatives

A Montazerian, MH Baghban, R Ramachandra… - … and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
The potential reinforcement effect of graphene derivatives (GDs) on cementitious
composites (CCs) has attracted significant attention. Previous studies, however, have …