Synthesis of carbon nanotubes on sand grains for mortar reinforcement

• Published in: Construction & building materials Vol. 252; p. 119044
• Main Authors: Geraldo, Viviany, Oliveira, Sérgio de, Silva, Edelma Eleto da, Souza Oliveira, Carlos Augusto de, Almeida Cunha, Rodrigo Matheus de, Pontes de Oliveira, Rodrigo Filipe, Martins Oliveira, Claudio Ernani, Morais, Evandro Augusto de
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 20.08.2020
• Subjects: Carbon nanotubes; Efficient dispersion; Flexural strength; Incorporation method; Reinforced mortar; Carbon nanotubes; Incorporation method; Efficient dispersion; Reinforced mortar; Flexural strength

•MWCNT were produced by CVD from two catalytic mixtures (with and without sand)•Mortar samples were produced with functionalized MWCNT and reinforced sand.•Samples with reinforced sand displayed higher flexural strength.•Flexural strength with reinforced sand was 26% higher than the reference. This...