Application of Nanotechnology in Building Materials
A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Building Materials, and Repair & Renovation".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2025 | Viewed by 965
Special Issue Editors
Interests: nano material; photoelectrochemical cathodic protection; cement-based material; anticorrosion coating; conductive polymer materials; FRP reinforcement; corrosion inhibitor
Interests: durability of concrete materials and structures; properties of concrete in marine environment; impact-resistant properties of concrete
Interests: corrosion and protection oof marine concrete; durability of recycled aggregate concrete; corrosion inhibitor
Interests: high-performance concrete; crumb rubber concrete; steam-cured concrete
Interests: organic/inorganic coatings; conversion coating; corrosion resistance; durability
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Nanomaterials, due to their unique physical and chemical properties, such as their high specific surface area, small size effect, and quantum effects, have become a research hotspot in the field of performance enhancement for building materials such as reinforced concrete. These materials show great potential in improving the mechanical properties, durability, and self-healing ability of concrete. In particular, the introduction of nanomaterials can significantly reduce the permeability of concrete, thereby enhancing its anti-corrosion performance, which is crucial for concrete structures used in marine and highly polluted environments. Although nanomaterials have shown positive effects in laboratory environments, they still face a series of challenges in practical engineering applications. These challenges include ensuring the uniform dispersion of nanomaterials in the concrete matrix, long-term performance stability, and considering environmental and health impacts. In addition, the unique optical properties of nanomaterials also provide possibilities for their application in the field of photoelectric cathodic protection. In view of this, the goal of this Special Issue is to compile and showcase the latest advances in the research and application of nanomaterials in building engineering. The Special Issue will contain a wide range of topics, including but not limited to the following:
- Building materials;
- Research and applications of nanomaterials in construction;
- Functional coatings and modifications with nanomaterials;
- The durability of reinforced concrete;
- Nanomaterial-modified cement-based composite materials;
- Applications of conductive polymers in building materials;
- Nano repair materials;
- The research and preparation of new nano building materials;
- The research and application of corrosion inhibitors;
- Performance evaluation and applications of nano-modified FRP bars.
Dr. Xiaoying Zhang
Dr. Ning Li
Dr. Ang Liu
Dr. Yu Yong
Dr. Chuansheng Xiong
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- building materials
- cement-based composite materials
- conductive polymers
- reinforced concrete
- FRP bars
- corrosion inhibitors
- corrosion resistance
- coatings
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