Abstract
This study has established the impact of a nano-ТіО 2 P25 modifier and a nanocomposite based on titanium dioxide, doped with sulfur and carbon dioxide (ТіО 2 /S,C), on the photocatalytic, mechanical properties and the structural formation of cement mortars. The paper reports the results of the particle size distribution of the Portland composite cement and the ТіО 2 nano additives; a comprehensive assessment of the particle size distribution has been performed both in terms of volume and specific surface. It has been proven that the ТіО 2 /S,C nanocomposite is characterized by the extremely high surface activity, which determines the photocatalytic properties of the surface of cement mortars. The comparison of the mechanical properties of cement mortars modified by titanium dioxide nano additives has been carried out. An experimental study has confirmed the improved photocatalytic properties of the cement mortar surface in the visible spectrum through the doping of the nano-sized titanium dioxide with carbon and sulfur. A combination of the ТіО 2 nano additives and the superplasticizers of polycarboxylate type leads to the increased strength of the modified samples in proportion to a hardening age. Given the high surface activity of the ТіО 2 /S,C nanocomposite's particles, the cement paste hydration products deposit at their surface, thereby forming such conglomerates with them that seal the microstructure of the cement matrix. It has been shown that using a nanocomposite based on the modified titanium dioxide decreases the indicators of free energy while the surface of the cement mortar acquires hydrophobic properties, which contributes to the processes of self-cleaning. Thus, there is a reason to argue about the feasibility of using the ТіО 2 /S,C nanocomposite to improve the photocatalytic, self-cleaning, mechanical, and hydrophobic properties of cement mortars
Highlights
The development of modern technologies in the construction industry gives rise to the new format of housing ‒ multi-comfortable houses
The aim of this work is to study the impact of the ТіО2/S, C nanocomposite on the photocatalytic, hydrophobic, and mechanical properties of cement mortars in order to obtain the effect of surface self-cleaning in the interiors of buildings and structures in a visible spectrum of light
The study results suggest that the application of the ТіО2/S, C nanocomposite makes it possible to create advanced finishing surfaces that can promote of study, TiO2/S, C provides the surface with hydrophobic characteristics, increasing the angle of contact between water and the surface (Fig. 7)
Summary
The development of modern technologies in the construction industry gives rise to the new format of housing ‒ multi-comfortable houses. The development of nanotechnologies that can be used for designing multifunctional materials of the new generation [1,2,3,4] is an important task and priority in construction. Among these materials are the nanomodified cement mortars with the photocatalytic and hydrophobic properties. Multifunctional cement composites containing the nano-sized titanium dioxide ensure the self-purifying properties and the ability to clean air from organic pollutants This makes it possible to build smart functional buildings that provide the effect of self-cleaning, as well as the antimicrobial properties, and help clean the air Technology organic and inorganic substances and environment. Such a product has been widely used for external application when finishing road tunnels and buildings in areas with contaminated air [5,6,7,8,9]
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