Title The effect of carbon nanotubes on the flowability, mechanical, microstructural and durability properties of cementitious composite an overview /
Authors Adhikary, Suman Kumar ; Rudžionis, Žymantas ; Rajapriya, R
DOI 10.3390/su12208362
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Is Part of Sustainability.. Basel : MDPI. 2020, vol. 12, iss. 20, art. no. 8362, p. 1-25.. ISSN 2071-1050
Keywords [eng] carbon nanotube ; cementitious composites ; flowability ; application of CNTs ; compressive strength ; flexural strength ; microstructure
Abstract [eng] Excellent mechanical properties and chemical stability make carbon nanotubes (CNTs) some of the most promising nanomaterials that can be used in cementitious composites to improve their performance. However, the difficulty of CNTs’ dispersion within the cementitious structure still exists and thus prevents the homogeneous distribution of CNTs. The homogeneous distribution of CNTs within a composite structure plays an essential role that can have a positive effect on the mechanical performance of CNT-cement composites. This paper introduces the methods for the production of CNTs and provides useful information about the influence of CNTs on the flowability, mechanical performance, microstructural changes and hydration of cement composites. The influences of water-cement ratio, used surfactants and various doses of CNTs on the properties of cementitious composites were also studied.
Published Basel : MDPI
Type Journal article
Language English
Publication date 2020
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