Mechanical, Electrical and Fractural Characteristics of Carbon Nanomaterial-Added Cement Composites
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Abstract
This study investigates the effects of different carbon nanomaterials (CNMs), namely, carbon nanotubes (CNTs), carbon nanofibers (CNFs), graphene, and graphite nanoplatelets (GNP) on the mechanical, electrical, and fractural characteristics of cement composites. The electrical conductivity results indicated that CNT- and CNF-added composites exhibited percolation threshold ranges of 0.1% to 0.3% and 0.3% to 1.0%, respectively. Regarding the mechanical properties tests, the composite with a 1.0% CNF showed the best results. Furthermore, fractural characteristics results indicated that even additions of the smallest dosage, i.e., 0.1% of CNM, exhibited positive results. Overall, the study highlighted the potential of CNM-added cement composites.
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OpenAlex topics: Smart Materials for Construction · Advanced Energy Technologies and Civil Engineering Innovations · Carbon Nanotubes in Composites
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Affiliations
Department of Advanced Convergence, Handong Global University, Pohang 37554, Republic of Korea
College of Civil Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211800, China
School of Spatial Environment System Engineering, Handong Global University, Pohang 37554, Republic of Korea
Funding
Korea Institute of Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning · Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy (MOTIE) of the Republic of Korea · Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co.
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