Mechanical properties of nanomaterials: A review

Q Wu, W Miao, Y Zhang, H Gao, D Hui - Nanotechnology Reviews, 2020 - degruyter.com
As an emerging material, nanomaterials have attracted extensive attention due to their small
size, surface effect and quantum tunneling effect, as well as potential applications in …

Effect of nano calcium carbonate on hydration characteristics and microstructure of cement-based materials: A review

Q Fu, Z Zhang, X Zhao, W Xu, D Niu - Journal of Building Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
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 …

Analysis and prediction of the effect of Nanosilica on the compressive strength of concrete with different mix proportions and specimen sizes using various numerical …

R Ali, M Muayad, AS Mohammed… - Structural Concrete, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Introducing nanotechnology in concrete is one of the most significant successes in
enhancing the mechanical properties of concrete. It affects the quality of the microstructure of …

Comprehensive review of the properties of fly ash-based geopolymer with additive of nano-SiO2

Q Han, P Zhang, J Wu, Y Jing, D Zhang… - Nanotechnology …, 2022 - degruyter.com
Nano-SiO2 is a non-toxic, tasteless, and pollution-free material with hydroxyl groups that
facilitate the adsorption of water on its surface. Nano-SiO2 is characterized by small particle …

Systematic multiscale models to predict the compressive strength of self-compacting concretes modified with nanosilica at different curing ages

RH Faraj, AA Mohammed, A Mohammed… - Engineering with …, 2022 - Springer
The evolution of nanotechnology brings materials with novel performance and during last
year's much attempt has been established to include nanoparticles especially nano-silica …

Mechanical properties and micro-mechanism of cement-based materials strengthened by in-situ organic-inorganic polymerization

B Yin, D Qi, X Hua, F Fan, K Han, Y Hou, D Hou… - Cement and Concrete …, 2023 - Elsevier
Ordinary cement-based materials face defects in practical applications, such as poor tensile
strength, brittleness, and high cracking risk. Compound modification has great potential to …

Self-compacting concrete composites modified with nanoparticles: A comprehensive review, analysis and modeling

RH Faraj, AA Mohammed, KM Omer - Journal of building engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
Nanotechnology is bringing unique performance to materials, and during the last two
decades, significant effort has been made to include nanoparticles (NPs) into self …

A critical review examining the characteristics of modified concretes with different nanomaterials

M Mohtasham Moein, K Rahmati, A Saradar, J Moon… - Materials, 2024 - mdpi.com
The movement of the construction industry towards sustainable development has drawn
attention to the revision of concrete. In addition to reducing pollution, the use of nano …

Characterization, hydration, durability of nano-Fe2O3-composite cements subjected to sulphates and chlorides media

M Heikal, MEA Zaki, SM Ibrahim - Construction and Building Materials, 2021 - Elsevier
The work aimed to study the impact of nano-Fe 2 O 3 on the characteristics and durability
resistance against SO 4 2− or Cl− anions attack. Nano-Fe 2 O 3 prepared from the heating of …

Evaluating the influence of hydrophobic nano-silica on cement mixtures for corrosion-resistant concrete in green building and sustainable urban development

M Alvansazyazdi, F Alvarez-Rea, J Pinto-Montoya… - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
The use of hydrophobic nano-silica particles in concrete for improved corrosion resistance
and durability has been explored in recent years, and its potential impact on sustainable …