Polypropylene–nano‐silica nanocomposite foams: mechanisms underlying foamability, and foam microstructure, crystallinity and mechanical properties

2020 ◽  
Vol 69 (4) ◽  
pp. 373-386 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anish Kumar ◽  
Bhaskar Patham ◽  
Smita Mohanty ◽  
Sanjay Kumar Nayak
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Nano Silica ◽  
Nanocomposite Foams ◽  
Silica Nanocomposite

Mechanical and microstructural behavior of concrete containing marble and nano silica

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gaurav Sancheti ◽  
Vikram Singh Kashyap ◽  
Jitendra Singh Yadav
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Nano Silica ◽  
Microstructural Characteristics ◽  
Content Type ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Static Modulus ◽  
Marble Dust ◽  
Microstructural Behavior ◽  
Static Modulus Of Elasticity ◽  
Concrete Matrix

Purpose The purpose of this study is to perform comprehensive investigation to assess the mechanical properties of nano-modified ternary cement concrete blend. Nano silica (NS) (1%, 2% and 3%) and waste marble dust powder (MD) (5%, 10% and 15%) was incorporated as a fractional substitution of cement in the concrete matrix. Design/methodology/approach In this experimental study, 10 cementitious blends were prepared and tested for compressive strength, flexural strength, splitting tensile strength and static modulus of elasticity. The microstructural characteristics of these blends were also explored using a scanning electron microscope along with energy dispersive spectroscopy and X-ray reflection. Findings The results indicate an enhancement in mechanical properties and refinement in pore structure due to improved pozzolanic activities of NS and the filling effect of MD. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, no study has reported the mechanical and microstructural behavior of concrete containing marble and NS.

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