Graphene oxide (GO) has attracted significant attention as a nano-reinforcement for cement-based materials, owing to its exceptional mechanical properties and abundant surface functional groups. However, the precise mechanisms governing its effects in cement composites remain inadequately understood due to inconsistencies and gaps in the existing literature. This review conducts a comprehensive analysis of the dispersion and reinforcement effects of GO in cement materials, focusing on three key areas: (1) challenges associated with achieving uniform dispersion of GO in the high-pH environment of cement slurries and potential strategies to address them; (2) the influence of GO on the macroscopic properties of cementitious composites, including workability, load-bearing capacity, flexural strength, fracture resistance, and durability; and (3) the reinforcement mechanisms of GO, encompassing its role in hydration kinetics, alterations to the calcium-silicate-hydrate (C-S-H) structure, and bonding interactions at the cement matrix interface. Furthermore, recent advancements in optimizing the dispersion and reinforcement effects of GO, such as surface modification techniques, are explored, emphasizing its potential for multifunctional and intelligent applications. This review aims to provide engineering professionals with the latest insights into the application of graphene oxide as a nano-reinforcement in cement-based composites, while offering valuable guidance and direction for future research in this field.
26 December 2022 in Mathematical Problems in Engineering
The implementation of the urban underground logistics system (ULS) can effectively mitigate the contradiction between the surging logistics demand and the increased negativity of urban logistics. The widespread implementation of ULS still suffers from a lack of research into its operation in the marketplace, although the research on ULS system technology and network design appears to be sufficient. A new supply chain for logistics service based on ULS (ULS-SSC) was proposed, as ULS embedded in the urban logistics system could lead to the evolution of the role of supply chain participants. This article analyzed the organizational structure and operation characteristics of ULS-SSC and designed a top-down ULS-SSC operation process model based on the designed functional structure and subsystems relationship using the hierarchical colored Petri net (HCPN). The simulation results show that the integrated information management platform based on ULS can integrate urban logistics service supply chain resources and operate effectively under the two main service modes designed. The high-time delay intermediate links can be upgraded by system optimization, and the links with initial pickup and terminal distribution can be improved through outsourcing and supply chain collaboration. The findings provide new insights into the feasibility of the operation of ULS in the market and help stimulate the implementation of ULS.