Technical Relevance of Polymer/Cement/Carbon Nanotube Composite: Opportunities and Challenges. (1st November 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Afzal, Anam; Kausar, Ayesha; Siddiq, Muhammad
• Is Part Of: Polymer-plastics technology and engineering. Volume 55:Number 16(2016)
• Page Start: 1743
• Page End: 1764
• Publication Date: 2016-11-01
• Subjects: Carbon nanotube -- cementitious -- fire-resistive -- piezoelectric -- polymer composite; Polymers -- Periodicals; Polymerization -- Periodicals; Polymers -- Periodicals; Engineering -- Periodicals; Plastics -- Periodicals; 668.9
• DOI: 10.1080/03602559.2016.1163608
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0360-2559

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The polymer/cement/carbon nanotube composites are known for piezoelectric properties in intelligent structures. Polymers are also used to fulfill deficiencies in carbon nanotube/cement mortars. High-impact polystyrene has replaced sand to enhanced properties like energy consumption, waste disposal, and environmental pollution. Spray-applied fire-resistive material in engineered cementitious composite may overcome drawbacks of conventional brittle composite. Carbon nanotube is used as nanofillers in ordinary Portland cement due to superior mechanical properties. Cementitious polymer/carbon nanotube composite has potential to determine heat-dependent and self-sensing capacity of composites. Smart properties of composites are measured using conductivity measurement. Polymers are also used for making better carbon nanotube dispersion. GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT: