Fresh, mechanical and microstructural properties of alkali-activated composites incorporating nanomaterials: A comprehensive review

C Zhang, H Khorshidi, E Najafi, M Ghasemi - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2023‏ - Elsevier
Nanomaterials possess outstanding physical, chemical, and electrical properties that
differentiate them from conventional materials. Recently, nano-modified alkali-activated …

Nanomaterials in the construction industry: a review of their applications and environmental health and safety considerations

J Lee, S Mahendra, PJJ Alvarez - ACS nano, 2010‏ - ACS Publications
The extraordinary chemical and physical properties of materials at the nanometer scale
enable novel applications ranging from structural strength enhancement and energy …

Recent advancements in the nanomaterial application in concrete and its ecological impact

H Saleem, SJ Zaidi, NA Alnuaimi - Materials, 2021‏ - mdpi.com
At present, nanotechnology is a significant research area in different countries, owing to its
immense ability along with its economic impact. Nanotechnology is the scientific study …

Mechanical properties and durability performance of fly ash based mortar containing nano-and micro-silica additives

M Seifan, S Mendoza, A Berenjian - Construction and Building Materials, 2020‏ - Elsevier
The aim of this paper is to investigate the influence of nano-silica (NS) and micro-silica (MS)
on the properties of fly ash based geopolymer mortar. The use of such additives has the …

Unraveling the plethora of toxicological implications of nanoparticles on living organisms and recent insights into different remediation strategies: A comprehensive …

R Sharma, N Sharma, A Prashar, A Hansa… - Science of the Total …, 2024‏ - Elsevier
Increased use of nanoscale particles have benefited many industries, including medicine,
electronics, and environmental cleaning. These particles provide higher material …

Opportunities and challenges of nanotechnology in the green economy

I Iavicoli, V Leso, W Ricciardi, LL Hodson… - Environmental …, 2014‏ - Springer
In a world of finite resources and ecosystem capacity, the prevailing model of economic
growth, founded on ever-increasing consumption of resources and emission pollutants …

A synopsis about the effect of nano-Al2O3, nano-Fe2O3, nano-Fe3O4 and nano-clay on some properties of cementitious materials–A short guide for Civil Engineer

AM Rashad - Materials & Design (1980-2015), 2013‏ - Elsevier
Nanotechnology is one of the most active research areas with both novel science and useful
applications that has gradually established itself in the last two decades. Nanoparticles …

[HTML][HTML] Influence on the flexural behaviour of high-volume fly-ash-based concrete slab reinforced with sustainable glass-fibre-reinforced polymer sheets

CS Madan, K Panchapakesan, PV Anil Reddy… - Journal of Composites …, 2022‏ - mdpi.com
Concrete structures provided with steel bars may undergo deterioration due to fatigue and
corrosion, which leads to an increase in repair and maintenance costs. An innovative …

A comprehensive overview about the effect of nano-SiO2 on some properties of traditional cementitious materials and alkali-activated fly ash

AM Rashad - Construction and Building Materials, 2014‏ - Elsevier
Application of nano-SiO 2 (NS) in cementitious materials has drawn much attention, due to
the increased demand for new materials with attractive properties. Traditional cementitious …

The Characteristics of CNT/Cement Composites with Acid‐Treated MWCNTs

ST Kang, JY Seo, SH Park - Advances in Materials Science …, 2015‏ - Wiley Online Library
This study investigated the effects of acid‐treated MWCNTs on the workability, compressive
and tensile strength, porosity, and microstructure of CNT/cement composites. While …