Morphological, Mechanical and Durability Properties of Cement Mortar Reinforced with Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 60-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guang-Li Sun
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Cement Mortar ◽  
Durability Properties ◽  
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes

scholarly journals Metakaolin Based Geopolymer Mortar Reinforced with Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes - A Case Study

2020 ◽  
pp. 47-58
Author(s):  
Pawandeep Kaur ◽  
Jaspal Singh ◽  
Manpreet Kaur ◽  
Ritesh Jain
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Sodium Hydroxide ◽  
Cement Mortar ◽  
Sodium Hydroxide Solution ◽  
Absolute Error ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes

Metakaolin based geopolymer mortars are presently considered as a feasible substitute to Ordinary Portland Cement mortar due to its various benefits. The present experimental investigation is planned by varying the concentrations of sodium hydroxide as 8M, 10M and 12M along with the variation of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (0, 0.25%, 0.50%, 0.75% and 1% by weight of the binder). For each specimen, the compressive strength was determined at the curing ages of 3, 7 and 28 days. The results clearly indicate that the incorporation of multi walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) in the geopolymer matrixes enhances the compressive strength. Transmission electron microscope (TEM) was used to depict the microstructure and morphology of MWCNTs. The ultimate compressive strength was obtained by employing 12M concentrated sodium hydroxide solution along with 0.5% of MWCNTs in geopolymer mortar. The values of integral absolute error were computed for all the curing ages. All the values lie within the acceptable range (0 to 10%).

Dispersion of Carbon Nanotubes in Cement-Based Composites and Its Influence on the Piezoresistivities of Composites

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Baoguo Han ◽  
Xun Yu ◽  
Jinping Ou
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Carbon Nanotube ◽  
Cement Mortar ◽  
Sodium Dodecyl ◽  
Impulsive Loading ◽  
Repeated Loading ◽  
Sodium Dodecylbenzene Sulfonate ◽  
Dodecylbenzene Sulfonate ◽  
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes

Sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) and sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate (NaDDBS) are used as surfactants to improve the dispersion of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) in cement mortar and fabricate piezoresistive carbon-nanotube/cement mortar composite. The piezoresistivity of carbon-nanotube/cement mortar composite with different content levels of MWNTs and different surfactants were explored under repeated loading and impulsive loading. Experimental results indicate that NaDDBS has higher efficiency than SDS for the dispersion of MWNTs in cement mortar. The response of the electrical resistance of carbon-nanotube/cement mortar composite with NaDDBS to external force is more stable and sensitive than that of carbon-nanotube/cement mortar composite with SDS. These findings indicate that the use of NaDDBS is an effective way for improving the dispersion of MWNTs in cement-based composite and fabricating MWNTs filled cement-based composite with stable and strong piezoresistive response.

Piezoresistive Properties of Cement Mortar with Carbon Nanotube

2011 ◽  
Vol 284-286 ◽  
pp. 310-313
Author(s):  
Zhi Gang Liu ◽  
Li Rong Yang ◽  
Jun Cong Wei ◽  
Bao Hui Zhao ◽  
Xiao Xin Feng
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Silica Fume ◽  
Electrical Resistance ◽  
Cement Mortar ◽  
Strength Development ◽  
Cement Mortars ◽  
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Compressive Strength Development ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes

The compressive strength and piezoresistive property of cement mortar with low adding level of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) were investigated. Experimental results showed that the compressive strength of the MWCNTs/cement mortars increased with the adding amount of MWCNTs content for all the curing ages. Silica fume promoted the compressive strength development by well bonding with MWCNTs and filling effect. The electrical resistance changed synchronously with the compressive strength and the amount of the changes varied with the stress and MWCNTs addition levels. Higher MWCNTs doping level improved the piezoresistive sensitivity of the mortar. The mortar with silica fume (5-10% by weight of cement) exhibited better piezoresistive response than that without silica fume at the same MWCNTs doping levels.

scholarly journals Effect of Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes on Strength and Electrical Properties of Cement Mortar

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 79
Author(s):  
Elena Cerro-Prada ◽  
Rosalía Pacheco-Torres ◽  
Fernando Varela
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Electrical Properties ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Cement Mortar ◽  
Setting Time ◽  
Curing Time ◽  
Conductivity Enhancement ◽  
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes

This work aims to investigate the effects of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) on the strength and electrical properties of cement mortar. MWCNTs were added to cement mortar in four different concentrations: 0.00 wt.%, 0.01 wt.%, 0.015 wt.%, and 0.02 wt.% by the mass of cement. The consistency, density, setting time and compressive and flexural strength of mixes were tested and analyzed at 28 and 90 days curing time. Mechanical performance tests confirm an increase of 25% and 20% in the ultimate compressive and flexural strength respectively, which results from MWCNT 0.02 wt.% loading at 90 days curing time. The resistivity measurements in mortars with 0.01 and 0.015 wt.% MWCNT loading result up to 10% decrement at both 28 and 90 days curing. Activation energy calculations show fully accordance with these statements, resuming that 0.01 wt.% MWCNT appears to be the most effective loading scheme to produce certain conductivity enhancement in cement mortar.

scholarly journals IMPACT OF MULTI-WALLED CARBON NANOTUBES ON WOOD SAWDUST EXTRACT CEMENT MORTAR

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 119-124
Author(s):  
Ekaterina Karpova ◽  
Gintautas Skripkiūnas ◽  
Grigory Yakovlev ◽  
Asta Kičaitė
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Cement Paste ◽  
Cement Mortar ◽  
Setting Time ◽  
Final Setting Time ◽  
Wood Sawdust ◽  
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Mineral Additives ◽  
Time Density

It is well known that organic waste materials deteriorate the performance of concrete. The impregnation of organic aggregates and their application in combination with other chemical admixtures and mineral additives are used in order to improve the concrete properties in case of their modification by organic components. The current research is focused on the evaluation of impact of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) on the properties of cement systems prepared based on wood sawdust extract (WSE). The setting time, density, consistency, flexural and compressive strength, water absorption tests were undertaken. The retardation effect of (WSE) on the initial and final setting time of cement paste was observed. The additional modification of cement paste with WSE by MWCNT in the dosage of 0.005% by weight of cement (bwoc) did not show the significant changes in initial and final setting time. The application of MWCNT in the dosage of 0.005% bwoc contributed to the increase of early strength of cement mortar prepared with WSE.

Effect of Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes on Mechanical Properties and Durability of Latex-Modified Cement Mortar

2016 ◽  
Vol 711 ◽  
pp. 232-240 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ling Shi Meng ◽  
Christopher K.Y. Leung ◽  
Geng Ying Li
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Cement Mortar ◽  
Cement Composite ◽  
Cementitious Materials ◽  
Chloride Diffusion ◽  
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes

This paper studies the effects of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) on the mechanical properties and durability of polymer latex-modified cement mortar. Latex-modified cementitious materials possess many advantages. However, reduction of mechanical properties due to the introduction of an amorphous structure within the cement composite has limited its application. In this study, multi-walled carbon nanotubes functionalised with carboxyl group (MWCNTs-COOH), ranging from 0% to 0.15% by weight, are added into mortar modified with 0.6 wt.% polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) latex. Mechanical properties including compressive strength and flexural strength are measured. Water absorption test and rapid chloride diffusion test are performed to assess durability performance. Results indicate considerable increase of compressive strength and flexural strength, as well as improvement in durability, by the addition of MWCNTs-COOH. With Scanning Electron Microscopy conducted on both the latex solution and cement composite, the microstructural changes resulted from MWCNT addition are revealed.

Research on Microwave Absorbing Properties of Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes-Reinforced Cement-Based Composites

2012 ◽  
Vol 629 ◽  
pp. 261-265 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bao Min Wang ◽  
Zhi Qiang Guo ◽  
Yu Han ◽  
Yuan Zhang ◽  
Hai Nan Ma
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Cement Mortar ◽  
Microwave Absorber ◽  
The Other ◽  
Microwave Absorbing Properties ◽  
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Reinforced Cement ◽  
Microwave Absorbing ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes

The microwave absorbing properties of multi-walled carbon nanotubes-reinforced cement-based composites (MWCNTs/CC) in the range of 2–18 GHz were investigated in this paper. MWCNTs with the addition of 0.08% by mass of cement were incorporated to cement mortar. It is shown that MWCNTs which act as microwave absorber reinforce the microwave absorbing properties of MWCNTs/CC. Two absorbing peaks of MWCNTs/CC appear in the range of 4–8 GHz, one lies in 4.9 GHz with the reflectivity of -29.1 dB and the other lies in 6.8 GHz with the reflectivity of - 19.2 dB, indicating that the absorbing properties of the composites are improved greatly.

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