Use of nanotechnologies, especially CNT, in silicate composites

Thesis theme were nanomaterials and its implementation to cementitious materials. Theoretical part has deal with description of carbon nanotubes types, their properties, production, ways of dispergation, nanotoxicity and CNT’s influence on silicate composites characteristics. Experimental part was divided to 5 stages. The first stages were focused on choosing appropriate carbon nanotubes and surfactants. In the next stage settings of US homogenizator were determinate (amplitude, US energy dosage, time). The part of US homogenizator setting process was observing influence of liquid environment characteristics (especially pH) on surface tension and particle distribution and influence of US energy on CNT walls damages through TEM. After dispergation parameters optimalization cement pastes were prepared and hydration temperature, hydration heat and viscosity were observed. Then testing specimens from cement mortar were prepared and tested form strength characteristics. Last stage was concrete production and their examination: compressive strength, flexural strength, static modulus of elasticity, dynamic modulus of elasticity, tensile splitting strength, depth of penetration of water under pressure, resistance of cement concrete surface to water and defrosting chemicals and determination of frost resistance of concrete. Samples with CNT addition had better strength characteristics and better resistance of penetration of water under pressure, water and defrosting chemicals resistance and frost resistance. Result of thesis is comprehensive study of CNT dispersion production and implementation CNT dispersion to concrete including testing specific concrete characteristics