Abstract
As promising next-generation conducting materials, Graphene Nanoplatelets (GNPs) have been widely used to enhance the mechanical and pressure-sensitive properties of cement-based materials. However, this beneficial effect highly depended on its dispersion. In this study, polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP) surfactant, high-speed shear, and ultrasonication were used to disperse GNPs. To fully exert the mechanical and pressure-sensitive properties and enhance the dispersion effect of GNPs in cement-based materials, the dispersing method parameters, including PVP concentration, ultrasonication time, shear time, and rate, were optimized. The dispersion degree of GNPs was evaluated by absorbance. The results show that the optimal dispersion parameters were 10 mg/mL of PVP concentration, 15 min of ultrasonication time, 15 min of shear time, and 8000 revolutions per minute (rpm) of shear rate. In addition, the effect of GNPs dosage (0.05, 0.1, 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, and 1.0 wt%) on the setting time, flowability, and mechanical and pressure-sensitive properties of cement mortar were examined. Results reveal that the optimum dosage of GNPs was found at 1.0 wt%.
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