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 …

A comprehensive review on self-sensing graphene/cementitious composites: A pathway toward next-generation smart concrete

W Li, F Qu, W Dong, G Mishra, SP Shah - Construction and Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
Two-dimension graphene-based nanomaterials (GBNs), such as multi-layers graphene
(GNPs) and graphene oxide (GOs) have been extensively applied to enhance the …

[HTML][HTML] Nanomaterials in geopolymer composites: A review

RS Raj, GP Arulraj, N Anand, B Kanagaraj… - Developments in the …, 2023 - Elsevier
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 …

Graphene-based concrete: Synthesis strategies and reinforcement mechanisms in graphene-based cementitious composites (Part 1)

BA Salami, F Mukhtar, SA Ganiyu, S Adekunle… - … and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
In this first of a two-part review, this review discusses the potential of graphene to be utilized
as a reinforcing filler in cementitious composite to enhance their functional performance. The …

Review on effects of graphene oxide on mechanical and microstructure of cement-based materials

AG Alex, A Kedir, TG Tewele - Construction and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
Concrete, the widely used cement-based material, has major drawbacks including poor
resistance to crack formation, and low tensile strength. Constant efforts are being made to …

A review of graphene oxide/cement composites: Performance, functionality, mechanisms, and prospects

Y Suo, R Guo, H **a, Y Yang, B Zhou, Z Zhao - Journal of Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
Owing to their excellent mechanical performance and durability, graphene oxide/cement
composites (GO/CCs) exhibit good potential for the development of long-life green concrete …

Effects of nano silica on the properties of cement-based materials: A comprehensive review

H Yang, M Monasterio, D Zheng, H Cui, W Tang… - … and Building Materials, 2021 - Elsevier
Nowadays, many nanomaterials such as graphene oxide (GO), carbon nanotubes (CNTs),
nano silica (NS) etc. have been introduced to improve the microstructures and performances …

Nano-cementitious composites modified with Graphene Oxide–a review

A Anwar, X Liu, L Zhang - Thin-Walled Structures, 2023 - Elsevier
Cement composites, including cement and mortar, are now the most commonly used
building components, and thus an extreme and durable emphasis is being articulated …

Interfacial nano-engineering by graphene oxide to enable better utilization of silica fume in cementitious composite

D Lu, X Shi, J Zhong - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2022 - Elsevier
As an industrial by-product, silica fume (SF) has been widely employed as supplementary
cementitious material to develop high-performance concrete, and contribute to the …

Graphene‐based cementitious composites: toward next‐generation construction technologies

M Krystek, A Ciesielski, P Samorì - Advanced Functional …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
The search for technological solutions to the ever‐increasing demand for ultra‐high‐quality
concrete with the simultaneous construction boom represents one of the greatest challenges …