Dispersion of carbon nanotubes in aqueous cementitious materials: A review

In this review, the research reports on the dispersion processes of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in aqueous cementitious materials are intensively introduced and summarized. The main processes for the CNTs dispersion in aqueous systems include high shear emulsification, ultrasonic treatment, covalent mod...

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Main Authors: Gao Yibo, Luo Jianlin, Li Zhiqing, Teng Fei, Zhang Jigang, Gao Song, Ma Minglei, Zhou Xiaoyang, Tao Xuejun
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Language:English
Published: De Gruyter 2023-07-01
Series:Nanotechnology Reviews
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/ntrev-2022-0560
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author Gao Yibo
Luo Jianlin
Li Zhiqing
Teng Fei
Zhang Jigang
Gao Song
Ma Minglei
Zhou Xiaoyang
Tao Xuejun
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Luo Jianlin
Li Zhiqing
Teng Fei
Zhang Jigang
Gao Song
Ma Minglei
Zhou Xiaoyang
Tao Xuejun
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description In this review, the research reports on the dispersion processes of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in aqueous cementitious materials are intensively introduced and summarized. The main processes for the CNTs dispersion in aqueous systems include high shear emulsification, ultrasonic treatment, covalent modification, and non-covalent modification. The influences of various factors on the dispersity of CNTs are evaluated, and the pros and cons of dispersion processes of CNTs are analyzed, along with the dispersion mechanism of CNTs in aqueous materials. Several novel techniques are also introduced, including arc thermal excitation and electromagnetic field-induced method, etc. In addition, the challenges when CNTs dispersion are further involved in cementitious alkali pore solution and the improvement means are also described in detail. And, the direct dispersion process (in situ growth process) of CNTs in cementitious materials has also been discussed in depth.
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spelling doaj.art-a9a6bfb9c36d49279ffaa7a6772338732023-07-10T06:04:09ZengDe GruyterNanotechnology Reviews2191-90972023-07-011213778210.1515/ntrev-2022-0560Dispersion of carbon nanotubes in aqueous cementitious materials: A reviewGao Yibo0Luo Jianlin1Li Zhiqing2Teng Fei3Zhang Jigang4Gao Song5Ma Minglei6Zhou Xiaoyang7Tao Xuejun8School of Civil Engineering, Qingdao University of Technology, No. 777 Jialingjiang East Rd., Huangdao District, Qingdao 266520, ChinaSchool of Civil Engineering, Qingdao University of Technology, No. 777 Jialingjiang East Rd., Huangdao District, Qingdao 266520, ChinaSchool of Civil Engineering, Qingdao University of Technology, No. 777 Jialingjiang East Rd., Huangdao District, Qingdao 266520, ChinaSchool of Civil Engineering, Qingdao University of Technology, No. 777 Jialingjiang East Rd., Huangdao District, Qingdao 266520, ChinaSchool of Civil Engineering, Qingdao University of Technology, No. 777 Jialingjiang East Rd., Huangdao District, Qingdao 266520, ChinaSchool of Civil Engineering, Qingdao University of Technology, No. 777 Jialingjiang East Rd., Huangdao District, Qingdao 266520, ChinaEngineering Research Institute, China Construction Eighth Bureau, Shanghai 200120, ChinaSchool of Civil Engineering, Qingdao University of Technology, No. 777 Jialingjiang East Rd., Huangdao District, Qingdao 266520, ChinaSchool of Civil Engineering, Qingdao University of Technology, No. 777 Jialingjiang East Rd., Huangdao District, Qingdao 266520, ChinaIn this review, the research reports on the dispersion processes of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in aqueous cementitious materials are intensively introduced and summarized. The main processes for the CNTs dispersion in aqueous systems include high shear emulsification, ultrasonic treatment, covalent modification, and non-covalent modification. The influences of various factors on the dispersity of CNTs are evaluated, and the pros and cons of dispersion processes of CNTs are analyzed, along with the dispersion mechanism of CNTs in aqueous materials. Several novel techniques are also introduced, including arc thermal excitation and electromagnetic field-induced method, etc. In addition, the challenges when CNTs dispersion are further involved in cementitious alkali pore solution and the improvement means are also described in detail. And, the direct dispersion process (in situ growth process) of CNTs in cementitious materials has also been discussed in depth.https://doi.org/10.1515/ntrev-2022-0560carbon nanotubesaqueous cementitious materialsdispersion methodsdispersity evaluationdispersion mechanism
spellingShingle Gao Yibo
Luo Jianlin
Li Zhiqing
Teng Fei
Zhang Jigang
Gao Song
Ma Minglei
Zhou Xiaoyang
Tao Xuejun
Dispersion of carbon nanotubes in aqueous cementitious materials: A review
Nanotechnology Reviews
carbon nanotubes
aqueous cementitious materials
dispersion methods
dispersity evaluation
dispersion mechanism
title Dispersion of carbon nanotubes in aqueous cementitious materials: A review
title_full Dispersion of carbon nanotubes in aqueous cementitious materials: A review
title_fullStr Dispersion of carbon nanotubes in aqueous cementitious materials: A review
title_full_unstemmed Dispersion of carbon nanotubes in aqueous cementitious materials: A review
title_short Dispersion of carbon nanotubes in aqueous cementitious materials: A review
title_sort dispersion of carbon nanotubes in aqueous cementitious materials a review
topic carbon nanotubes
aqueous cementitious materials
dispersion methods
dispersity evaluation
dispersion mechanism
url https://doi.org/10.1515/ntrev-2022-0560
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