The effect of using multi?walled carbon nanotubes on the mechanical properties of concrete: a review

摘要

Nanotechnology has grasped the attention of scientists in several fields during the past decade because of its huge role indeveloping unique characteristics and behaviors for materials, as it deals with understanding, controlling, and modificationof matter at the atomic level in the range of 0.1–100 nm (10~(–9) mm). Nanotechnology could be a paradigm shift in the civilengineering field as the studies showed that inducing different types of nanoparticles in concrete contributed dramaticallyto improving the mechanical characteristics and durability of concrete as well as creating innovative properties such as selfsensing,self-cleaning, fire-resisting, etc. This paper will show the recent results that were concluded by researchers aboutthe effect of adding nanoparticles in construction materials and especially the effect of multi-walled carbon nanotubes asan enhancing material.