Application of Graphene in Fiber-Reinforced Cementitious Composites: A Review
Graphene with fascinating properties has been deemed as an excellent reinforcement for cementitious composites, enabling construction materials to be smarter, stronger, and more durable. However, some challenges such as dispersion issues and high costs, hinder the direct incorporation of graphene-ba...
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| description | Graphene with fascinating properties has been deemed as an excellent reinforcement for cementitious composites, enabling construction materials to be smarter, stronger, and more durable. However, some challenges such as dispersion issues and high costs, hinder the direct incorporation of graphene-based reinforcement fillers into cementitious composites for industrial production. The combination of graphene with conventional fibers to reinforce cement hence appears as a more promising pathway especially towards the commercialization of graphene for cementitious materials. In this review paper, a critical and synthetical overview on recent research findings of the implementation of graphene in fiber-reinforced cementitious composites was conducted. The preparation and characterization methods of hybrid graphene-fiber fillers are first introduced. Mechanical reinforcing mechanisms are subsequently summarized, highlighting the main contribution of nucleation effect, filling effect, interfacial bonding effect, and toughening effect. The review further presents in detail the enhancements of multifunctional properties of graphene-fiber reinforced cementitious composites, involving the interfacial properties, mechanical properties, durability, electrical conductivity, and electromagnetic interference shielding. The main challenges and future prospects are finally discussed to provide constructive ideas and guidance to assist with relevant studies in future. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-9c5eddedbdd7493b94550fe5791fb75f2023-11-22T05:35:30ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732021-07-011415461410.3390/en14154614Application of Graphene in Fiber-Reinforced Cementitious Composites: A ReviewSongmei Wu0Tanvir Qureshi1Guorui Wang2Department of Textile and Garment, Anhui Vocational and Technical College, Hefei 230011, ChinaDepartment of Geography and Environmental Management, University of the West of England, Bristol BS16 1QY, UKDepartment of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S 3G8, CanadaGraphene with fascinating properties has been deemed as an excellent reinforcement for cementitious composites, enabling construction materials to be smarter, stronger, and more durable. However, some challenges such as dispersion issues and high costs, hinder the direct incorporation of graphene-based reinforcement fillers into cementitious composites for industrial production. The combination of graphene with conventional fibers to reinforce cement hence appears as a more promising pathway especially towards the commercialization of graphene for cementitious materials. In this review paper, a critical and synthetical overview on recent research findings of the implementation of graphene in fiber-reinforced cementitious composites was conducted. The preparation and characterization methods of hybrid graphene-fiber fillers are first introduced. Mechanical reinforcing mechanisms are subsequently summarized, highlighting the main contribution of nucleation effect, filling effect, interfacial bonding effect, and toughening effect. The review further presents in detail the enhancements of multifunctional properties of graphene-fiber reinforced cementitious composites, involving the interfacial properties, mechanical properties, durability, electrical conductivity, and electromagnetic interference shielding. The main challenges and future prospects are finally discussed to provide constructive ideas and guidance to assist with relevant studies in future.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/14/15/4614graphenegraphene oxidereduced graphene oxidefiber-reinforced cementitious compositesinterfacemechanical properties |
| spellingShingle | Songmei Wu Tanvir Qureshi Guorui Wang Application of Graphene in Fiber-Reinforced Cementitious Composites: A Review Energies graphene graphene oxide reduced graphene oxide fiber-reinforced cementitious composites interface mechanical properties |
| title | Application of Graphene in Fiber-Reinforced Cementitious Composites: A Review |
| title_full | Application of Graphene in Fiber-Reinforced Cementitious Composites: A Review |
| title_fullStr | Application of Graphene in Fiber-Reinforced Cementitious Composites: A Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Application of Graphene in Fiber-Reinforced Cementitious Composites: A Review |
| title_short | Application of Graphene in Fiber-Reinforced Cementitious Composites: A Review |
| title_sort | application of graphene in fiber reinforced cementitious composites a review |
| topic | graphene graphene oxide reduced graphene oxide fiber-reinforced cementitious composites interface mechanical properties |
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