Analysis of the Microstructure and Porosity of Cement Pastes with Functionalized Nanosilica with Different Contents of Aminosilane

Autor: Gabriel Lima Oliveira Martins, Yuri Sotero Bomfim Fraga, Andréia de Paula, João Henrique da Silva Rêgo, Amparo Moragues Terrades, Moisés Frías Rojas
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Materials, Vol 16, Iss 16, p 5675 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 16165675
1996-1944
DOI: 10.3390/ma16165675
Popis: This research aims to analyze the effect of functionalized nanosilica (NSF) with different levels of amine groups in the formation of hydration products. Four cement pastes were investigated, one reference with Portland cement and three replacing 1% of Portland cement by nanosilica (NS), NSF with a low content of amine groups, and NSF with a high content of amine groups. The heat of hydration of the pastes was evaluated up to 7 days of hydration, the amount of calcium hydroxide (CH) and hydrated phases by means of the thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) test and compressive strength at 2, 7, and 28 days, and porosity through tests of mercury intrusion porosimetry and computed tomography at 28 days of hydration. It was possible to observe that the NSF directly influenced the hydration kinetics of the pastes, delaying the hydration of the Portland cement; however, it demonstrated a similar mechanical performance to the paste with NS at 2 days of hydration and an increase of 10% at 28 days of hydration due to the improvement in the hydration process. Thus, it is possible to conclude that the functionalization of NSF with a low 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APTES) content is promising for use in cementitious materials and may improve hydration and mechanical performance at more advanced ages compared to NS.
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