About this Research Topic
Smart cementitious materials have attracted tremendous attention in the past decades, mainly due to their potential applications in structural health monitoring (SHM), pavement de-icing/snow-melting, electromagnetic interference shielding, etc. Functionalization of cement-based materials through compositing with various high-performance additives (e.g., carbon fibers, carbon nanotubes, and graphene, etc.) provides a promising approach to significantly boost the reliability and resiliency of the structure, yet with low safety maintenance cost and environmental footprint reduction.
Although the application of carbon-based nanomaterials (CNMs) showed great potential in cement modification, their broad application is still limited due to the poor dispersion quality, as well as the controversial understanding of CNMs-cement/CNMs-asphalt interactions. Within this collection, we would like to achieve the following goals: 1) how to quantitatively assess the dispersion quality of CNMs in a matrix; 2) what types of CNMs have nucleation effect and significantly affect cement hydration; 3) How to significantly improve the conductivity of smart pavement materials in low cost; and 4) Have a deeper understanding of the development and application of smart cement composites.
The aim of this Research Topic is to present recent developments in the field of smart cementitious composites. Full papers, communications, and reviews are all welcome, with potential topics of interest including but not limited to: cementitious materials, smart concrete, concrete technology, carbon-based materials, smart pavement materials, cement, asphalt, and pavement materials. The scope of this collection also includes ultra-high-performance concrete, mechanical, electrical and self-sensing properties of cementitious composites, smart cement composites, electrically conductive asphalt mastic and asphalt concrete, self-healing, and de-icing and snow thawing of pavements.
Although the application of carbon-based nanomaterials (CNMs) showed great potential in cement modification, their broad application is still limited due to the poor dispersion quality, as well as the controversial understanding of CNMs-cement/CNMs-asphalt interactions. Within this collection, we would like to achieve the following goals: 1) how to quantitatively assess the dispersion quality of CNMs in a matrix; 2) what types of CNMs have nucleation effect and significantly affect cement hydration; 3) How to significantly improve the conductivity of smart pavement materials in low cost; and 4) Have a deeper understanding of the development and application of smart cement composites.
The aim of this Research Topic is to present recent developments in the field of smart cementitious composites. Full papers, communications, and reviews are all welcome, with potential topics of interest including but not limited to: cementitious materials, smart concrete, concrete technology, carbon-based materials, smart pavement materials, cement, asphalt, and pavement materials. The scope of this collection also includes ultra-high-performance concrete, mechanical, electrical and self-sensing properties of cementitious composites, smart cement composites, electrically conductive asphalt mastic and asphalt concrete, self-healing, and de-icing and snow thawing of pavements.
Keywords: Cementitious materials, Smart concrete, Concrete technology, Carbon-based materials, Smart pavement materials, Cement, Asphalt, Pavement materials
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