Nano TiO2-Engineered Cementitious Materials with Self-Cleaning Properties
Abstract
Due to the Ubiquity of Concrete in the Urban Environment and the Upscaling of Nanomaterial Production, the Incorporation of Nanoparticles into Cementitious Materials Has Gained Increased Attention. This Chapter Focuses on Understanding the Self-Cleaning Properties of Nano TiO2-Engineered Cementitious Materials, Including Self-Cleaning Mechanism and Types (Section 8.2), Effect of Nano-TiO2 on Cementitious Substrates (Section 8.3), and Self-Cleaning Performance and Application (Section 8.4). Two Attributes Are Studied to Understand the Self-Cleaning Capacity of These Materials: TiO2-Induced Photocatalysis and Surface Superhydrophilicity. Future Study Should Focus on the Expanding Use of Visible-Light-Responsive Nano Photocatalysis in Cementitious Materials.
Recommended Citation
Q. Jin and H. Ma, "Nano TiO2-Engineered Cementitious Materials with Self-Cleaning Properties," Nanotechnology for Civil Infrastructure: Innovation and Eco-efficiency of Nanostructured Cement-Based Materials, pp. 191 - 209, Elsevier, Jan 2023.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-817832-4.00006-7
Department(s)
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
Coating; Dispersion; Hydrophilicity; Methylene blue photodegradation; Photocatalytic cementitious materials; Self-cleaning; TiO 2
International Standard Book Number (ISBN)
978-012817832-4;978-012817833-1
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2023 Elsevier, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 2023
