Effect of nano-silica on mechanical, microstructural and durability properties of cement-based materials: A review

M Tabish, MM Zaheer, A Baqi - Journal of Building Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
Nanotechnology is a cutting-edge technology that has proven beneficial in various
engineering aspects. The use of nanomaterials in civil engineering has been a modern …

Fiber-reinforced polymer waste in the construction industry: a review

H Li, J Yang, D Yang, N Zhang, S Nazar… - Environmental Chemistry …, 2024 - Springer
Fiber-reinforced polymer composites, reaching a production of approximately 2.56 million
tons in 2023 in Europe, display unique properties, yet they are disposed of at their end of …

Self‐sensing cementitious composites with hierarchical carbon fiber‐carbon nanotube composite fillers for crack development monitoring of a maglev girder

S Ding, X Wang, L Qiu, YQ Ni, X Dong, Y Cui, A Ashour… - Small, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
In view of high‐performance, multifunctional, and low‐carbon development of
infrastructures, there is a growing demand for smart engineering materials, making …

Multiscale assessment of performance of limestone calcined clay cement (LC3) reinforced with virgin and recycled carbon fibers

H Li, J Yang, L Wang, L Li, Y Xia, T Köberle… - … and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
The carbon fibers (CFs) recovered from end-of-life CFRP scraps via pyrolysis have recently
aroused ascending interest due to their highly retained fiber strength and lowered carbon …

Recycled carbon fibers in cement-based composites: Influence of epoxide matrix depolymerization degree on interfacial interactions

H Li, E Schamel, M Liebscher, Y Zhang, Q Fan… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2023 - Elsevier
The use of recycled carbon fibers (rCFs) in cement composites is beneficial regarding
strength improvements and environmental aspects. In this paper, we present the addition of …

Electrochemical oxidation of recycled carbon fibers for an improved interaction toward alkali-activated composites

H Li, M Liebscher, J Yang, M Davoodabadi, L Li… - Journal of cleaner …, 2022 - Elsevier
In this study, recycled carbon fibers (rCF) obtained from pyrolysis are utilized as
reinforcements in fly ash-GGBS alkali-activated composites. Since the bond between the …

Advancements in nanoparticle deposition techniques for diverse substrates: a review

D Escorcia-Díaz, S García-Mora, L Rendón-Castrillón… - Nanomaterials, 2023 - mdpi.com
Nanoparticle deposition on various substrates has gained significant attention due to the
potential applications of nanoparticles in various fields. This review paper comprehensively …

[HTML][HTML] Enhancing the interfacial bonding between PE fibers and cementitious matrices through polydopamine surface modification

AB Rezaie, M Liebscher, M Ranjbarian, F Simon… - Composites Part B …, 2021 - Elsevier
High-performance polyethylene (PE) fibers possess unique features to develop advanced
cementitious composites with superior mechanical properties. Nonetheless, due to their …

[HTML][HTML] Influences of surface treatment on the mechanical performances of carbon and basalt textiles-reinforced concretes under harsh environments

S Guo, J Ren, T Yang, MZ Rahman, C Shi… - Composites Part B …, 2022 - Elsevier
The exposure to elevated temperatures and alkaline concrete pore solution can deteriorate
the polymer coating in textile-reinforced concrete (TRC) and degrade its mechanical …

Enhanced mechanical, thermal and antimicrobial properties of additively manufactured polylactic acid with optimized nano silica content

N Vidakis, M Petousis, E Velidakis, N Mountakis… - Nanomaterials, 2021 - mdpi.com
The scope of this work was to create, with melt mixing compounding process, novel
nanocomposite filaments with enhanced properties that industry can benefit from, using …