Nanomaterials (NMs) are being used to enhance the properties of construction materials.
This review focuses on the use of NMs to improve the characteristics of fresh and hardened …

Nano-SiO2 is a non-toxic, tasteless, and pollution-free material with hydroxyl groups that
facilitate the adsorption of water on its surface. Nano-SiO2 is characterized by small particle …

Concrete as a building material is susceptible to degradation by environmental threats such
as thermal diffusion, acid and sulphate infiltration, and chloride penetration. Hence, the …

This research presents novel findings by exploring the synergistic effects of incorporating
nano-sized titanium dioxide (TiO₂) and zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles into a high …

One of the most important aspects of shaping the antibacterial properties of nano-mixed
cementitious composites is the proper dispersion of nanoparticles (NPs) to ensure their …

Photocatalytic concrete technology has attracted much attention in the field of sustainable
construction and infrastructure by photocatalytic decomposition of harmful air and water …

Cement manufacturing process is energy-intensive and can release significant volumes of
carbon dioxide and other greenhouse pollutants which leads to the severe degradation of …

In this work, a hybrid Cu-ZnO/g-C3N4 nanocomposite was synthesized and introduced to
fabricate photocatalytic cement mortars by internal mixing. The bactericidal properties of the …

The excessive use of virgin materials for manufacturing cementitious materials in the
building and construction industry creates detrimental environmental effects. The integration …

The replacement of virgin aggregate with recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) in concrete
mixtures offers an eco-strategy to mitigate the environmental limitations linked with …