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Influence of Graphene Nanosheets on Rheology, Microstructure, Strength Development and Self-Sensing Properties of Cement Based Composites

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  • Sardar Kashif Ur Rehman

    (Department of Civil Engineering, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia)

  • Zainah Ibrahim

    (Department of Civil Engineering, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia)

  • Shazim Ali Memon

    (Department of Civil Engineering, School of Engineering, Nazarbayev University, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan)

  • Md. Toasin Hossain Aunkor

    (Department of Civil Engineering, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia)

  • Muhammad Faisal Javed

    (Department of Civil Engineering, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Abbottabad 22060, Pakistan)

  • Kashif Mehmood

    (Department of Civil Engineering, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Abbottabad 22060, Pakistan)

  • Syed Mustafa Ali Shah

    (Department of Civil Engineering, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Abbottabad 22060, Pakistan)

Abstract

In this research, Graphene oxide (GO), prepared by modified hammer method, is characterized using X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) Spectrometry and Raman spectra. The dispersion efficiency of GO in aqueous solution is examined by Ultraviolet–visible spectroscopy and it is found that GO sheets are well dispersed. Thereafter, rheological properties, flow diameter, hardened density, compressive strength and electrical properties of GO based cement composite are investigated by incorporating 0.03% GO in cement matrix. The reasons for improvement in strength are also discussed. Rheological results confirm that GO influenced the flow behavior and enhanced the viscosity of the cement based system. From XRD and Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) results, it is found that more hydration occurred when GO was incorporated in cement based composite. The GO based cement composite improves the compressive strength and density of mortar by 27% and 1.43%, respectively. Electrical properties results showed that GO–cement based composite possesses self-sensing characteristics. Hence, GO is a potential nano-reinforcement candidate and can be used as self-sensing sustainable construction material.

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  • Sardar Kashif Ur Rehman & Zainah Ibrahim & Shazim Ali Memon & Md. Toasin Hossain Aunkor & Muhammad Faisal Javed & Kashif Mehmood & Syed Mustafa Ali Shah, 2018. "Influence of Graphene Nanosheets on Rheology, Microstructure, Strength Development and Self-Sensing Properties of Cement Based Composites," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 10(3), pages 1-21, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:10:y:2018:i:3:p:822-:d:136455
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    1. Sardar Kashif Ur Rehman & Zainah Ibrahim & Shazim Ali Memon & Muhammad Faisal Javed & Rao Arsalan Khushnood, 2017. "A Sustainable Graphene Based Cement Composite," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 9(7), pages 1-20, July.
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    2. Duong Duc La & Tuan Anh Nguyen & Thanh Tung Nguyen & Ha Duc Ninh & Hoai Phuong Nguyen Thi & Tham Thi Nguyen & Duy Anh Nguyen & Trung Dung Dang & Eldon R. Rene & Soon Woong Chang & Hien Tran Thi & Dinh, 2019. "Absorption Behavior of Graphene Nanoplates toward Oils and Organic Solvents in Contaminated Water," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 11(24), pages 1-9, December.
    3. Xiaosa Yuan & Mingjiang Dai & Mengfan Li & Shanshan Zhang & Mingming Zhang, 2022. "Effect of Graphene Oxide and Fly Ash on Frost Resistance of the Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(10), pages 1-17, May.

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