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- Title
Research on Performance Deterioration of Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotube–Lithium Slag Concrete under the Coupling Effect of Sulfate Attack and Dry–Wet Cycles.
- Authors
Zhang, Yifei; Qin, Yongjun; Guo, Zheyi; Li, Dongjin
- Abstract
Sulfate attack is one of the main factors affecting the durability of concrete structures. In recent years, multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) have attracted the attention of scholars for their excellent mechanical properties and durability performance. In this paper, the influence of sulfate attack and dry–wet cycles on the performance of multi-walled carbon nanotube–lithium slag concrete (MWCNT-LSC) with varied MWCNT content (0 wt.%, 0.05 wt.%, 0.10 wt.%, and 0.15 wt.%) and varied water–cement ratios (0.35, 0.40, and 0.45) were investigated. In addition, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray computed tomography (CT) tests were conducted to analyze the microstructure and pore structure of the concrete. The results showed that concrete incorporated with MWCNTs could effectively mitigate sulfate attack. The resistance to sulfate attack of concrete was negatively related to the water–cement ratio when the dry–wet cycle was fixed. The MWCNT-LSC showed the best compressive strength at the water–cement ratio of 0.35 and 0.10 wt.% MWCNTs. The SEM test results showed that the MWCNTs filled the pores and cracks within the specimen and formed bridges between the cracks, enhancing the resistance to sulfate attack. The CT test results also showed that the addition of MWCNTs could reduce the porosity of concrete, refine the pore size and inhibit the generation and development of cracks, thus optimizing the internal structure of concrete and improving its resistance to sulfate attack.
- Subjects
DETERIORATION of concrete; COMPUTED tomography; MULTIWALLED carbon nanotubes; CONCRETE durability; SULFATES; CONCRETE
- Publication
Materials (1996-1944), 2023, Vol 16, Issue 14, p5130
- ISSN
1996-1944
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/ma16145130