Title:
Self Deicing and Strain Sensing Functionalities of Smart Concrete: Advanced Electrothermic Efficiency and Electromechanical Impedance Sensitivity
Author(s):
Maria Konsta
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Web Session
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Date:
4/1/2021
Abstract:
New functionalities based on the advanced electrothermic and electromechanical properties of concrete with embedded nanoscale carbon fiber networks are presented. Nanofibers alter the nanocomposites’ heating characteristics leading to a rapidly accelerated deicing process under the application of a low electric current. A strong piezoelectric behavior is also reported by optimizing the fractional change of nanocomposites’ capacitance.