Recent Advances in Nano-Tailored Multi-Functional Cementitious Composites

Concrete technology has advanced significantly due to the use of additives and admixtures, including nanomaterials. Research into the tailoring of multi-functional properties of construction materials with nanomaterials is still in its infancy. Recent Advances in Nano-Tailored Multi-Functional Cementitious Composites aims to provide an insight into future directions of multi-functional capabilities of cementitious composites. Chapters focus on the large-scale development, characterization, and application of multi-functional cementitious composites, including nano-modified concrete, strain-hardening cementitious composites, self-sensing concrete, self-healing and bacteria-based concrete, self-cleaning concrete, self-consolidating concrete, material/construction technology for 3D printing, thermal insulation capability, green concretes, nanoscale characterization methods, low CO2 reactive magnesia cements, and future developments and challenges.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 512 pages
Publication date: 15 March 2022
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing

Over the past few years, concrete technology has advanced significantly, thanks to the use of a wide range of additives and admixtures. These advancements have paved the way for the development of new-generation concrete mixtures. Among these additives and admixtures, nanomaterials used in construction materials such as paste, mortar, and concrete mixtures have gained immense popularity in recent years. While much of the previous research focused on characterizing the fresh-state, hydration, microstructure, pore structure, mechanical, transport, and durability properties of nanomaterials in construction materials, research into tailoring the multi-functional properties of construction materials, particularly cementitious, with the use of nanomaterials is still in its infancy.

To address this gap, Recent Advances in Nano-Tailored Multi-Functional Cementitious Composites aims to provide a comprehensive overview of recent major scientific advances and the current state of the art in multi-functional cementitious composites developed with nanomaterials. The book will serve as a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, and other stakeholders interested in exploring the future directions of multi-functional capabilities of cementitious composites.

Chapters in the book will focus on various topics related to the large-scale development, characterization, and application of multi-functional cementitious composites. These topics include nano-modified concrete, strain-hardening cementitious composites, self-sensing concrete, self-healing and bacteria-based concrete, self-cleaning concrete, self-consolidating concrete, material/construction technology for 3D printing, thermal insulation capability, green concretes, including geopolymer concrete, nanoscale characterization methods, low CO2 reactive magnesia cements, and future developments.

By presenting these chapters, the book aims to provide researchers, engineers, and other stakeholders with an in-depth understanding of the potential applications and benefits of using nanomaterials in construction materials. It will serve as a valuable reference for those working in the field of concrete technology, materials science, and construction engineering.

In conclusion, Recent Advances in Nano-Tailored Multi-Functional Cementitious Composites is a timely and important book that will contribute significantly to the field of concrete technology and materials science. It will provide researchers, engineers, and other stakeholders with valuable insights into the latest developments in multi-functional cementitious composites developed with nanomaterials, enabling them to explore new avenues for improving the performance, sustainability, and durability of construction materials.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323852296