Nowadays, many nanomaterials such as graphene oxide (GO), carbon nanotubes (CNTs),
nano silica (NS) etc. have been introduced to improve the microstructures and performances …

Nanosilica (NS) is a nanomaterial with excellent performance. The microstructure and
durability of cement-based materials are significantly affected by the addition of NS. Based …

Concrete significantly impacts the atmosphere as its primary raw material, Portland cement,
determines a considerable proportion of carbon dioxide in its production process. Improving …

Nanomaterials are gaining widespread attention to be used in construction sector so as to
exhibit enhanced performance of materials in terms of smart functions and sustainable …

Nano calcium carbonate (NC) is a type of nanomaterial with remarkable properties. It
significantly affects the hydration characteristics of cement and the microstructure of cement …

In this study, graphene oxide-nanosilica (GO-NS) was prepared by the reported sol–gel
method, and the concept of nanocomposite was creatively introduced to prevent GO from …

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 …

During the past several decades, cement-based building materials have been used widely
in the area of civil engineering. Among all kinds of cement-based building materials …

Concrete as a building material is susceptible to degradation by environmental threats such
as thermal diffusion, acid and sulphate infiltration, and chloride penetration. Hence, the …

Cement mortars with different contents of nano silica (NS) were fabricated and tested. Their
compressive and flexural strengths showed significant increases. Theoretical calculation …