Research Article

Preparation and Mechanical Properties of Graphene Oxide: Cement Nanocomposites

Figure 10

FE-SEM images of cement mortar containing 1.5 wt% GO at scales of 1.0 μm after 28 days curing, showing calcium silicate hydrates (C-S-H) gel in the form of a dense sponge matrix that gradually spread, merge, and adhere to GO, strengthening the cement and reducing its permeability.
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