Title:
241R-17: Report on Application of Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials in Concrete
Author(s):
ACI Committee 241
Publication:
Technical Documents
Volume:
Issue:
Appears on pages(s):
36
Keywords:
biomimicry; carbon nanofibers; carbon nanotubes; nanobinder; nanoclay; nanoindentation; nanoparticles; nanosilica; nanotechnology; nanotitanium dioxide; superhydrophobic concrete.
DOI:
Date:
1/24/2017
Abstract:
This report presents information on nanotechnology of concrete, including recent developments related to investigation of nanostructure and nanodesign of cement-based materials, the effects of nanoparticles, field applications, and health and environmental safety concerns related to the use of nanomaterials.