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2025-03-06

Application of Graphene Oxide Nanoparticles to Cementitious Composites to Mitigate the Effects of Attacks by Aggressive Agents

Aplicación de nanopartículas de óxido de grafeno en compuestos cementosos para mitigar los efectos del ataque de agentes agresivos

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https://doi.org/10.15446/ing.investig.117598

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nanotechnology, performance, mechanical properties, additions, graphene oxide (en)
nanotecnología, desempeño, propiedades mecánicas, adiciones, óxido de grafeno (es)

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This study investigates the potential of adding 0.03% graphene oxide (GO) nanoparticles into cementitious composites, assessing their mechanical performance and resistance to carbonation. The results indicate a 26% increase in compressive strength, from 23.92 to 32.42 MPa, with tensile strength increasing by an average of 1.14 MPa. Furthermore, the composite exhibits 14% lower capillary water absorption, enhancing resistance to moisture ingress. In terms of carbonation resistance, the addition of GO reduces the carbonation front by approximately 46% compared to the reference samples. Service life estimations suggest that, under equivalent exposure conditions, a structure incorporating GO would experience a degradation equivalent to five years, whereas a conventional structure would degrade over 20 years. These findings highlight the effectiveness of GO nanoparticles in enhancing both the mechanical properties and durability of cementitious materials.

Este estudio investiga el potencial de incluir una concentración de 0.03 % de nanopartículas de óxido de grafeno (GO) en compuestos cementosos, evaluando su rendimiento mecánico y resistencia a la carbonatación. Los resultados indican un aumento del 26 % en la resistencia a la compresión, pasando de 23.92 a 32.42 MPa, con un aumento promedio de 1.14 MPa en la resistencia a la tracción. Además, el compuesto mostró una absorción de agua capilar un 14 % menor, mejorando la resistencia a la penetración de humedad. En términos de resistencia a la carbonatación, la adición de GO redujo el frente de carbonatación en aproximadamente un 46 % en comparación con las muestras de referencia. Las estimaciones de vida útil sugieren que, bajo condiciones de exposición equivalentes, una estructura que incorpore GO experimentaría una degradación equivalente a cinco años, mientras que una estructura convencional se degradaría en más de 20 años. Estos resultados destacan la efectividad de las nanopartículas de GO para mejorar tanto las propiedades mecánicas como la durabilidad de los materiales cementosos.

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