A New Dispersion Strategy to Achieve High Performance Graphene-Based Cement Material

  • Z. Zhang
  • , Y. Yao
  • , H. Liu
  • , Y. Zhuge
  • , D. Zhang

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Abstract

The addition of graphene and its derivatives can enhance the mechanical and functional properties of cement-based composites, but most of the current technologies have limited dispersion and are costly. The creation of a cost-effective graphene-reinforced cement material with uniform graphene dispersion remains difficult. We used glucose as an economical carbon source to induce the in-situ formation of graphene on cement particles. Our proposed method is approximately 80% less expensive than commercial techniques. Evaluation of the microscopic morphology demonstrated uniform distribution of graphene in the cement matrix, which improved the mechanical properties of the cement paste. The compressive strengths of the test groups with 3% carbon source improved by almostly 38% and 48.9%, respectively, compared with pure cement paste. This newly established technique is essential for the future design of excellent graphene-based cement materials and the achievement of multifunctional cementitious applications.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationNanotechnology in Construction for Circular Economy - Proceedings of NICOM7
EditorsWenhui Duan, Lihai Zhang, Surendra P. Shah
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages223-232
Number of pages10
ISBN (Print)9789819933297
DOIs
StatePublished - 2023
Externally publishedYes
EventNanotechnology in construction, including deep advances in cement chemistry, nanotechnology, artificial intelligence, robotics, concrete technology, and extreme engineering (blast, impact and fire) - Melbourne, Australia
Duration: 31 Oct 20222 Nov 2022

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Civil Engineering
Volume356 LNCE
ISSN (Print)2366-2557
ISSN (Electronic)2366-2565

Conference

ConferenceNanotechnology in construction, including deep advances in cement chemistry, nanotechnology, artificial intelligence, robotics, concrete technology, and extreme engineering (blast, impact and fire)
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CityMelbourne
Period31/10/222/11/22

Keywords

  • Cement
  • Dispersion effect
  • Graphene
  • In-situ growth strategy
  • Mechanical properties

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