Development of Nano-SiO<sub>2</sub> and Bentonite-Based Mortars for Corrosion Protection of Reinforcing Steel

In this study, the use of nano-silica (nano-SiO<sub>2</sub>) and bentonite as mortar additives for combating reinforcement corrosion is reported. More specifically, these materials were used as additives in ordinary Portland cement (OPC)/fly ash blended mortars in different amounts. The...

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Main Authors: Venura Kiloshana Karunarathne, Suvash Chandra Paul, Branko Šavija
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-08-01
Series:Materials
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/12/16/2622