NanoTechnology

NanoTechnology

Well-dispersed nanoparticies increase the viscosity of the liquid phase, which helps to suspend the cement grains and aggregates, which, in turn, improves the segregation resistance and workability of the system.
• Nanoparticies fill the voids between cement grains, which results in immobilization of free water (filler effect).
• Well-dispersed nanoparticies act as centers of crystallization of the cement hydrates, which accelerates the hydration.
• Nanoparticies favor the fomiation of small-sized crystals (such as calcium hydroxide)
• Nanosilica participates in the pozzolanic reactions, which results in the consumption of calcium hydroxide and formation of an additional C-S-H.
• Nanoparticies improve the structure of the aggregate contact zone, which results in better bond between aggregates and cement paste.
• Nanoprticles improve the toughness, shear, tensile strength and (lexural strength of concrete.