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 …

[HTML][HTML] Multifunctional asphalt concrete pavement toward smart transport infrastructure: Design, performance and perspective

Z Deng, W Li, W Dong, Z Sun, J Kodikara… - Composites Part B …, 2023 - Elsevier
Cement-asphalt pavements are widely used in transport infrastructure. Multifunctional
pavement is a novel concept that can improve the functionalities, durability, and …

A review on photocatalytic asphalt pavement designed for degradation of vehicle exhausts

X Li, F Wang, L You, S Wu, C Yang, L Zhang… - … Research Part D …, 2023 - Elsevier
This paper presents a comprehensive review on the most recent level of knowledge and
developments achieved in utilizing photocatalytic asphalt pavement as a method to reduce …

Recent advances in TiO2-based photocatalytic concrete: Synthesis strategies, structure characteristics, multifunctional applications, and CFD simulation

Y Zhang, Y Zhou, X Dong, X Xi, P Dong - Chemical Engineering Journal, 2024 - Elsevier
Because of the explosion in the building industry as well as the growing need to improve
aesthetic durability and lower environmental pollution worldwide, eco-friendly photocatalytic …

Design optimization of cement grouting material based on adaptive boosting algorithm and simplicial homology global optimization

J Ren, H Zhao, L Zhang, Z Zhao, Y Xu, Y Cheng… - Journal of Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
Cement grouting materials have been widely used in maintenance and reinforcement
engineering. Various design methods have been developed to determine the optimal …

Solar-driven photocatalytic removal of NO over a concrete paving eco-block containing black TiO 2

P Dong, C Wang, J Tan, Y Wang, X Xi… - Journal of Materials …, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
A dispersion containing black TiO2 photocatalyst was prepared and sprayed onto the
concrete's surface to achieve a black TiO2-based photocatalytic concrete paving eco-block …

Synthesis of Pt/FeVO4: A novel heterostructure for efficient photocatalysis

MM Sajid, H Zhai, MA Iqbal, Y Javed, NA Shad… - Materials Research …, 2023 - Elsevier
In this work, a unique platinum-loaded iron vanadate (Pt/FeVO 4) composite for escalating
the photocatalytic performance via the facile sonicated assisted hydrothermal method was …

Potential application of MoS2 nanoflowers as photocatalysts in cement: Strength, hydration, and dye degradation properties

RS Lin, T Kim, XY Wang, W Du - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2022 - Elsevier
A new method using MoS 2 nanoflowers to prepare cement paste for degradable dyes is
proposed. In this study, MoS 2 nanoflowers were synthesized and applied to improve the …

Assessing the potential of application of titanium dioxide for photocatalytic degradation of deposited soot on asphalt pavement surfaces

SR Omranian, M Geluykens, M Van Hal… - … and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
It is known that pollutants and their irreparable influence can considerably jeopardize the
environment and human health. Such disastrous, growing, hazardous particles urged …

[HTML][HTML] Photocatalysis of functionalised 3D printed cementitious materials

B Zahabizadeh, IR Segundo, J Pereira, E Freitas… - Journal of Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
The main objective of this study was to evaluate the photocatalytic behaviour of 3D printed
cementitious mortars that were functionalised with TiO 2 nanoparticles. This study is one of …