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Can nanotechnology be ‘green’? Comparing efficacy of nano and microparticles in cementitious materials
Abstract The use of nano-sized particles in cementitious materials introduces a myriad of potential innovations from new functionality to enhanced mechanical performance, but such materials can be energy-intensive to manufacture. With increasing emphasis on sustainable development, it is important to investigate and understand benefits and costs of using nanomaterials compared to relatively less energy-intensive microparticles. The current research investigates the effect of chemically inert nano and microparticles (i.e., titanium dioxide (TiO2) and calcium carbonate (limestone)) on early age properties and behavior of cement-based materials. Results indicate that the early age hydration rates, shrinkage, and pore structure of cement-based materials can be modified and optimized by tailoring the size of fillers. Life cycle analysis indicates that photocatalytic reactivity of TiO2 could offset initial higher environmental impacts. Thus, optimally sized nanoparticles could revolutionize the construction industry by allowing tailoring of structure and properties of cement-based composites, with environmental sustainability preserved through the selection of lower embodied-energy particles.
Can nanotechnology be ‘green’? Comparing efficacy of nano and microparticles in cementitious materials
Abstract The use of nano-sized particles in cementitious materials introduces a myriad of potential innovations from new functionality to enhanced mechanical performance, but such materials can be energy-intensive to manufacture. With increasing emphasis on sustainable development, it is important to investigate and understand benefits and costs of using nanomaterials compared to relatively less energy-intensive microparticles. The current research investigates the effect of chemically inert nano and microparticles (i.e., titanium dioxide (TiO2) and calcium carbonate (limestone)) on early age properties and behavior of cement-based materials. Results indicate that the early age hydration rates, shrinkage, and pore structure of cement-based materials can be modified and optimized by tailoring the size of fillers. Life cycle analysis indicates that photocatalytic reactivity of TiO2 could offset initial higher environmental impacts. Thus, optimally sized nanoparticles could revolutionize the construction industry by allowing tailoring of structure and properties of cement-based composites, with environmental sustainability preserved through the selection of lower embodied-energy particles.
Can nanotechnology be ‘green’? Comparing efficacy of nano and microparticles in cementitious materials
Jayapalan, Amal R. (author) / Lee, Bo Yeon (author) / Kurtis, Kimberly E. (author)
Cement and Concrete Composites ; 36 ; 16-24
2012-11-08
9 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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