Application of carbon nanotubes in concrete: a technical review

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https://doi.org/10.37779/nt.v27i2.5615

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nanomaterials; cementitious materials; structures; civil engineering

Resumo

The incorporation of carbon nanotubes into concrete has emerged as a promising advancement in civil engineering, offering significant improvements in the mechanical properties and durability of the materials produced. To fully leverage the potential of this revolutionary field, it is essential to understand the role of each of its constituent parts, the production processes, and stay up-to-date on key discoveries, all of which are the objectives of this review. Therefore, an exploratory approach was conducted with bibliographic research on platforms such as Scopus, Web of Science, and Science Direct, covering publications up to 2025. The research included 654 documents, of which 56 were selected after applying exclusion criteria. The results highlight the effectiveness of nanotubes in improving the mechanical properties of concrete and the importance of a good methodology to overcome obstacles such as adequate dispersion of materials. Notably, their use in various fields of civil engineering is rapidly evolving, particularly with the advent of new computational tools, resulting in new production processes and new materials.

Biografia do Autor

Fábio Santos da Rocha Loures, UFN

Aviator Colonel of the Air Force Reserve, PhD student in nanosciences at the Franciscan University (UFN). Has a degree in Aeronautical Sciences from the Air Force Academy (AFA), in 1990, and in Aeronautical Infrastructure Engineering, currently Civil-Aeronautical, from the Technological Institute of Aeronautics (ITA), in 2002; MBA in Advanced Executive Development, in the area of Process Management, from Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF), in 2008; and a Master's degree in Nanosciences from the Franciscan University (UFN), in 2022. He has Advanced Studies Courses in Military Sciences from the Aeronautical Command and General Staff School (ECEMAR), in 2008, and from the École de Guerre (EG - 19ª Promotion) from the École Militaire de Paris-France, where, in 2011/2012, he took the Interforces of Defense (CID) and Higher Military Studies Courses, obtaining the title of "Defense Expert in Management, Command and Strategy".

Adriano Vasconcellos Sichonany, Universidade Franciscana - UFN

Graduated in Industrial Chemistry from the Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM-1999). Works as a Physical-Chemical Analysis Laboratory Technician and currently pursuing a master's degree in nanosciences at the Franciscan University-UFN.

Sérgio Roberto Mortari, Universidade Franciscana - UFN

Has a degree in Industrial Chemistry from the Federal University of Santa Maria (1993), a degree in Chemistry from the Federal University of Santa Maria (1996), a master's degree in Chemistry from the Federal University of Santa Maria (1996), supervised by Ayrton Figueiredo Martins and a Ph.D. in Sciences (Analytical Chemistry) from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (2001), supervised by Norbert Fritz Miekeley. He is currently an adjunct professor IV at the Franciscan University -UFN. He has experience in the area of Chemistry, with an emphasis on Trace Analysis and Environmental Chemistry, working mainly on the following topics: atomic spectrometry, mass spectrometry, carbon nanomaterials. During his postgraduate studies, he coordinated the PPG in Nanosciences, in 2018 and 2019. He works as a researcher in the Postgraduate courses in Nanosciences (line of development and characterization of bioactive and nanostructured systems), with a view to production, purification, characterization and application of nanomaterials).

Márcio Felipe Floss, Universidade Franciscana - UFN

PhD in Civil Engineering from UFRGS and professor at the Franciscana University, in Santa Maria/RS. where he also coordinates the Civil Engineering course. With more than 15 years of experience, they are specialists in geotechnics and environmental geotechnics, standing out in the application of nanomaterials in solutions for strengthening and improving soils. His research also covers the use of geosynthetics, cemented soils and remediation of contaminated soils, with a focus on sustainable innovations. Author of publications in high-impact international journals, as well as master's and doctorate advisor.

William Leonardo da Silva, Universidade Franciscana - UFN

Has a degree in Chemical Engineering from the Federal University of Santa Maria (2010), a master's degree (2012) and a doctorate (2016) in Chemical Engineering from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul. He developed research as a sandwich doctoral student abroad (PDSE/CAPES - 2015) at Ulster University at NIBEC (Nanotechnology and Integrated Bioengineering Centre). He is currently an adjunct professor II at the Franciscan University and a permanent professor in the Postgraduate Program in Nanosciences, coordinating the research group on applied nanomaterials (GPNAp). He has experience in the area of Green Nanotechnology, with an emphasis on green synthesis of metallic nanoparticles, chemical kinetics and catalysis, working mainly on the following topics: removal of organic pollutants in wastewater by Advanced Oxidative Processes (heterogeneous photocatalysis) and by adsorption process, nanoparticles metals and nanocatalysts.

Cláudia Lange da Silva, Universidade Franciscana - UFN

Possui graduação em Física Licenciatura Plena (2004), mestrado (2007) e doutorado em Física (2011) pela Universidade Federal de Santa Maria e pós-doutorado pela Università degli studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Modena, Itália (2016). Atualmente é professora adjunta da Universidade Franciscana. Possui experiência na área de Física da Matéria Condensada, atuando principalmente em cálculos de estrutura eletrônica de nanoestruturas. ResearcherID: C-6764-2015 (http://www.researcherid.com/rid/C-6764-2015); ORCID: 0000-0003-3492-7157 (http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3492-7157)

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28.04.2026

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Santos da Rocha Loures, F., Sichonany, A. V., Mortari, S. R., Floss, M. F., da Silva, W. L., & da Silva, C. L. (2026). Application of carbon nanotubes in concrete: a technical review. Disciplinarum Scientia | Naturais E Tecnológicas, 27(2), 61–85. https://doi.org/10.37779/nt.v27i2.5615

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v. 27 n. 2 (2026)

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