Research Progress of Carbon Nanotubes Cement-Based Composites

Abstract

Abstract: In recent years, more and more attention has been paid to the application of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in traditional cementitious materials. Some properties of cementitious materials are effectively improved by adding appropriate CNTs. The application of CNTs in cement-based materials was reviewed in this paper. The effects of CNTs on mechanical properties, durability and microstructure of cement-based materials and the addition of active substances on properties of CNTs/cement-based composites were mainly discussed. Some problems existing in the current research were summarized and some suggestions for future research prospects were put forward.

Key words: carbon nanotubes, cement-based composites, mechanical property, durability, microstructure, active admixture

CLC Number:

TU599

ZHANG Jixu, WANG Wenguang, LI Jinquan, HAN Jie. Research Progress of Carbon Nanotubes Cement-Based Composites[J]. BULLETIN OF THE CHINESE CERAMIC SOCIETY, 2021, 40(3): 714-722.

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