The Role of Inorganic Polymer Technology in the Development of ‘Green Concrete’

Characterization of amorphous and nanocrystalline carbon films

https://repositorium.sdum.uminho.pt/bitstream/1822/7554/4/Torgal_RI_3_2008.pdf

Alkali-activated binders: A review: Part 1. Historical background, terminology, reaction mechanisms and hydration products

In recent years, both industrial and academic world are focussing their attention toward the development of sustainable composites, reinforced with natural fibres. In particular, among the natural fibres (i.e. animal, vegetable or mineral) that can be used as reinforcement, the basalt ones represent the most interesting for their properties. The aim of this review is to illustrate the results of research on this topical subject. In the introduction, mechanical, thermal and chemical properties of basalt fibre have been reviewed. Moreover, its main manufacturing technologies have been described. Then, the effect of using this mineral fibre as reinforcement of different matrices as polymer (both thermoplastic and thermoset), metal and concrete has been presented. Furthermore, an overview on the application of this fibre in biodegradable matrix composites and in hybrid composites has been provided. Finally, the studies on the industrial applications of basalt fibre reinforced composites have been reviewed.

A review on basalt fibre and its composites

Geopolymerisation: A review and prospects for the minerals industry

Synthesis and mechanical properties of metakaolinite-based geopolymer

Polyimide/carbon nanotube (PI/CNT) nanocomposites with different proportions of CNT were fabricated by in situ process. The bending strength and microhardness of the PI/CNT nanocomposites were measured. The friction and wear behavior of the nanocomposites was evaluated on an M-2000 friction and wear tester. As the results, the bending strength and microhardness of the PI/CNT nanocomposites increased with increasing CNT content and reached stable values at a certain content of CNT. CNT could effectively enhance the friction-reduction and antiwear capacity of the nanocomposite because it increased the load capacity and mechanical strength of the CNT/PI. The variables such as applied load and sliding speed had a significant influence on friction and wear performance.

Fengyuan Yan

Papers

Synthesis and mechanical properties of metakaolinite-based geopolymer

Investigation of tribological properties of polyimide/carbon nanotube nanocomposites

Characterization and wear- and corrosion-resistance of microarc oxidation ceramic coatings on aluminum alloy

Comparative investigation on the tribological behaviors of CF/PEEK composites under sea water lubrication

Tribological behavior of PTFE sliding against steel in sea water