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Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) with unique physical properties and morphology characteristics are incorporated into cementitious composites to reinforce/modify their properties/performances. The effects of type and content of multi-walled CNTs on the rheology, mechanical properties/performances, durability and functional/smart properties/performances of fresh and hardened cementitious composites are investigated. The enhancement/modification mechanisms are analyzed through X-ray diffraction, nuclear magnetic resonance, thermogravimetry and scanning electron microscope, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy tests in combination with theoretical calculation. The feasibility of using self-sensing CNTs-engineered cementitious composites for traffic detection is also verified. Experimental results show that CNTs have an obvious impact on the properties/performances of cementitious composites due to their excellent mechanical/electrical/thermal properties, large aspect ratio, tubular structure, and low density, thus providing the opportunity to develop strong, durable, and smart/multi-functional infrastructures.
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Han, B., Ding, S., Wang, J., Ou, J. (2019). Carbon Nanotubes-Engineered Cementitious Composites. In: Nano-Engineered Cementitious Composites. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-7078-6_3
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