TY - GEN
T1 - Synergistic Impact of Sustainable Graphene Derivative and Dune Sand on Cement Mortars
AU - Zuaiter, Mohammad
AU - Kim, Tae Yeon
AU - Banat, Fawzi
AU - Abualrub, Rashid K.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
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PY - 2025
Y1 - 2025
N2 - This study investigates the impact of a sustainable graphene derivative, designated as D-GSH, on the compressive strength development of cement mortars. The research evaluates the effects of D-GSH addition by 0.25%, by weight of cement, and dune sand-to-cement ratios on compressive strength at 1, 7, and 28 days. Compressive strength tests reveal that the addition of 0.25% D-GSH significantly enhances strength across all age intervals, with increases of 13%, 55%, and nearly 50% at days 1, 7, and 28, respectively. Conversely, increasing the dune sand-to-cement ratio from 1:1 to 1:3 adversely affects early strength development. While the higher sand content initially boosts strength, its long-term performance is hindered, highlighting the necessity for optimal dune sand content in cement mortars. The findings demonstrate that D-GSH effectively accelerates early strength gain, making it a viable alternative for improving the performance of cement-based composites.
AB - This study investigates the impact of a sustainable graphene derivative, designated as D-GSH, on the compressive strength development of cement mortars. The research evaluates the effects of D-GSH addition by 0.25%, by weight of cement, and dune sand-to-cement ratios on compressive strength at 1, 7, and 28 days. Compressive strength tests reveal that the addition of 0.25% D-GSH significantly enhances strength across all age intervals, with increases of 13%, 55%, and nearly 50% at days 1, 7, and 28, respectively. Conversely, increasing the dune sand-to-cement ratio from 1:1 to 1:3 adversely affects early strength development. While the higher sand content initially boosts strength, its long-term performance is hindered, highlighting the necessity for optimal dune sand content in cement mortars. The findings demonstrate that D-GSH effectively accelerates early strength gain, making it a viable alternative for improving the performance of cement-based composites.
KW - Cementitious Materials
KW - Compressive Strength
KW - D-GSH
KW - Nanomaterials
KW - Sustainable Graphene Derivative
UR - https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105003118802
U2 - 10.11159/icsect25.115
DO - 10.11159/icsect25.115
M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:105003118802
SN - 9781990800528
T3 - World Congress on Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineering
BT - Proceedings of the 10th World Congress on Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineering, CSEE 2025
A2 - El Naggar, Hany
A2 - Barros, Joaquim
A2 - Cachim, Paulo
T2 - 10th World Congress on Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineering, CSEE 2025
Y2 - 10 April 2025 through 12 April 2025
ER -