Effect of graphene oxide nano powder in cement composites

16^th International Conference on Emerging Materials and Nanotechnology

March 22-23, 2018 | London, UK

Mudasir Kausar, Sandra Lucas and Abdel-Hamid Mourad

University of Greenwich, UK
UAE University, UAE

Posters & Accepted Abstracts: J Material Sci Eng

Abstract :

Many attempts have been made to improve the performance of cement based materials � by manipulating the properties with admixtures, supplementary cementitious materials, and fibers. In this paper, we propose the use of graphene oxide Nano powder in concrete to develop the physical properties that can be used in structural applications. This article aims to find out the optimum composition of graphene oxide Nano powder required to achieve maximum compressive and flexural strength of concrete. Preliminary results showed that when graphene oxide (GO) is mixed with cement, its mechanical strength is improved. Furthermore, cross-sectional image analysis using Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FE-SEM) shows homogenous distribution of graphene powder, crystals and hydration products inside the cement mortars. mdmk280586@gmail.com