Nanomodification of Civil Engineering Materials
A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 14 November 2025 | Viewed by 6
Special Issue Editor
Interests: tunnel engineering; structural engineering; materials engineering
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Dear Colleagues,
Due to the small size effect, surface effect, quantum size effect, and macroscopic quantum tunneling effect of nanomaterials, the nanomodification of civil engineering materials has become a global research hotspot in the field of engineering. Nanomodification has become an important method, with particular use in concrete projects with high requirements for early-age strength and durability. For example, in the shotcrete at the tunnel entrances in cold regions, in ultra-high-toughness concrete, or in ultra-high-performance concrete obtained via natural curing, the role of nanomaterials is extremely significant.
We welcome scholars to submit manuscripts and share research achievements in the nanomodification of civil engineering materials, especially regarding nanomodified cement-based materials, to jointly promote the development of this research direction.
Prof. Dr. Shengai Cui
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- nanomodification
- civil engineering materials
- cement-based materials
- Nano-SiO2
- Nano-TiO2
- shotcrete in cold-region tunnels
- ultra-high durability
- nano-dispersion
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