[HTML][HTML] Graphene/epoxy nanocomposites for improved fracture toughness: A focused review on toughening mechanism

MY Khalid, A Kamal, A Otabil, O Mamoun… - Chemical Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
Researchers commend various carbon-based nanomaterials including graphene for their
two-dimensional (2D) planar structure, functionalization abilities, high surface area, and …

Modification of recycled aggregate and conservation and application of recycled aggregate concrete: A review

L Wu, Z Sun, Y Cao - Construction and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Accumulated construction and demolition waste (CDW) can occupy much land and cause
environmental pollution. To dispose of CDW and slow down the depletion of natural …

[HTML][HTML] Molecular dynamics simulation in concrete research: A systematic review of techniques, models and future directions

S Barbhuiya, BB Das - Journal of Building Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
This paper presents a comprehensive review of the application of molecular dynamics
simulation in concrete research. The study addresses the background and significance of …

Effect of ground concrete waste as green binder on the micro-macro properties of eco-friendly metakaolin-based geopolymer mortar

M Liu, R Hu, Y Zhang, C Wang, Z Ma - Journal of Building Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
Upcycling of ground concrete waste powder as green binder is an effective and high-value
approach to reducing concrete waste. This study utilized ground concrete waste powder …

Enhancing the mechanical properties and hydration of cement paste by incorporating GO/nano In (OH) 3 composite with high specific surface area

X Gan, Y Li, W Li, L Li, L Lu, X Cheng - Cement and Concrete Composites, 2024 - Elsevier
Graphene oxide (GO) is an ideal two-dimensional material for enhancing the flexural
strength and toughness of cement-based materials due to its exceptionally large theoretical …

Molecular simulations of anticorrosion behavior of inhibitors for steel in concrete: A review on recent advances and progress

AA Bahraq, IB Obot, MA Al-Osta, M Ibrahim - Construction and Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
The use of corrosion inhibitors for steel rebar in concrete is one of the best-demonstrated
methods to mitigate the corrosion process and extend the service life of reinforced concrete …

Multi-step nucleation of CSH: DFT simulation on silicate oligomerization and Si (Qn) evolution dynamics

X Shen, P Feng, Y Zhang, FB de Souza… - Construction and Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
Understanding the nucleation processes of calcium-silicate-hydrate (CSH) is fundamental to
advancing the performance of cement. This study employs Density Functional Theory (DFT) …

Effect of temperature on interface debonding behavior of graphene/graphene-oxide on cement-based composites

Y Yang, J Cao, P Wu, T Luo, T Liang, H Yin… - Surfaces and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Temperature effect easily affect the adhesion of graphene/graphene oxide (GO) on the
cement-based composites originating from the weaker non-covalent bonding at the …

Role of MWCNTs loading in designing self-sensing and self-heating structural elements

L Guadagno, R Longo, F Aliberti, P Lamberti, V Tucci… - Nanomaterials, 2023 - mdpi.com
This work proposes nanocomposites with carbon nanotubes characterized by self-sensing
and self-heating properties. Recently, a growing interest in these two properties has been …

Effect of graphene oxide nanomaterials on the durability of concrete: a review on mechanisms, provisions, challenges, and future prospects

D Udumulla, T Ginigaddara, T Jayasinghe, P Mendis… - Materials, 2024 - mdpi.com
This review focuses on recent advances in concrete durability using graphene oxide (GO) as
a nanomaterial additive, with a goal to fill the gap between concrete technology, chemical …