Multifunctional surfaces of portland cement-based materials developed with functionalized silicon-based nanoparticles

This study evaluated the multifunctional properties that develop during curing on the surfaces of Portland cement-based mortars from using silicon-based nanoparticles (NS) and functionalized nanoparticles (NF). The durability and hydrophobicity were used as indices to determine the performance. Mortar specimens were manufactured with a water to cement (w/c) ratio of 0.65, and different treatments were applied with combinations of 0.1% NS and NF...