An Elucidative Review of the Nanomaterial Effect on the Durability and Calcium-Silicate-Hydrate (C-S-H) Gel Development of Concrete

• Main Authors: Al-saffar F.Y., Wong L.S., Paul S.C.
• Other Authors: 58554482100
• Format: Review
• Published: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) 2024
• Subjects: C-S-H gel; concrete; durability; energy savings; nanomaterial

Concrete as a building material is susceptible to degradation by environmental threats such as thermal diffusion, acid and sulphate infiltration, and chloride penetration. Hence, the inclusion of nanomaterials in concrete has a positive effect in terms of promoting its mechanical strength and durabi...