Advancing carbon nanomaterials-engineered self-sensing cement composites for structural health monitoring: A state-of-the-art review

X Jiang, D Lu, B Yin, Z Leng - Journal of Building Engineering, 2024‏ - Elsevier
Cement concrete is a ubiquitous material used extensively in infrastructure worldwide.
However, cement concrete would degrade during its long-term service life. The limited real …

[HTML][HTML] A comprehensive review of CSH empirical and computational models, their applications, and practical aspects

E Duque-Redondo, PA Bonnaud, H Manzano - Cement and Concrete …, 2022‏ - Elsevier
The CSH gel is an elusive material. Its variable composition and disordered nature
complicate a complete characterization of its atomic structure, and the elaboration of models …

Growing nanocrystalline graphene on aggregates for conductive and strong smart cement composites

D Lu, LP Ma, J Zhong, J Tong, Z Liu, W Ren… - ACS …, 2023‏ - ACS Publications
Highly conductive concrete/mortar has been long pursued to realize structural health
monitoring in the development of smart-cement-based facilities. However, it remains …

3-D printing of concrete: Beyond horizons

MS Khan, F Sanchez, H Zhou - Cement and Concrete Research, 2020‏ - Elsevier
D printing is a disruptive technology that can have enormous social and economic impacts
in years to come. The technology, which took shape in the 1980's and was initially limited to …

[HTML][HTML] Application of graphene-based materials in develo** sustainable infrastructure: An overview

N Asim, M Badiei, NA Samsudin, M Mohammad… - Composites Part B …, 2022‏ - Elsevier
Graphene and graphene-based materials can play a major role in the building and
construction industries with their excellent performance. Graphene and its derivatives, as a …

An intensive review on the role of graphene oxide in cement-based materials

L Zhao, X Guo, L Song, Y Song, G Dai, J Liu - Construction and Building …, 2020‏ - Elsevier
Graphene oxide (GO) has been given a great interest for the use as nano-reinforcement in
cement composites due to its exceptional mechanical properties and active functional …

Dispersion, properties, and mechanisms of nanotechnology-modified alkali-activated materials: A review

W Wang, B Wang, S Zhang - Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2024‏ - Elsevier
Alkali-activated materials are sustainable low-carbon cementitious materials with a
promising future as an alternative to cementitious materials. Industrial solid waste can be …

Recent progress on graphene oxide for next-generation concrete: Characterizations, applications and challenges

H Zeng, S Qu, Y Tian, Y Hu, Y Li - Journal of Building Engineering, 2023‏ - Elsevier
Modern concrete infrastructure demands structural members with superior mechanical,
durability and smart properties to achieve multifunctional applications. To satisfy these …

Understanding geopolymer binder-aggregate interfacial characteristics at molecular level

MF Kai, JG Dai - Cement and Concrete Research, 2021‏ - Elsevier
The interfacial characteristics of geopolymer binder to aggregate composites are poorly
understood, especially at molecular level. Herein, molecular models are developed to study …

Early-age microstructure and hydrothermal-aged bond performance at glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) bar-seawater sea-sand concrete (SWSSC) interface

L Ke, P Wang, CKY Leung - Construction and Building Materials, 2024‏ - Elsevier
With escalating demand for concrete and associated burden on natural resources, seawater
sea-sand concrete (SWSSC) has been proposed as a sustainable alternative to normal …