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The objective of this investigation was to introduce a cement-based composite of higher quality. For this purpose new hybrid nanocomposite from bagasse fiber, glass fiber and multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) were manufactured. The physical and mechanical properties of the manufactured composites were measured according to standard methods. The properties of the manufactured hybrid nanocomposites were dramatically better than traditional composites. Also all the reinforced composites with carbon nanotube, glass fiber or bagasse fiber exhibited better properties rather than neat cement. The results indicated that bagasse fiber proved suitable for substitution of glass fiber as a reinforcing agent in the cement composites. The hybrid nanocomposite containing 10 % glass fiber, 10 % bagasse fiber and 1.5 % MWCNTs was selected as the best compound.
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Kordkheili, H.Y., Shehni, S.E. & Niyatzade, G. Effect of carbon nanotube on physical and mechanical properties of natural fiber/glass fiber/cement composites. J. For. Res. 26, 247–251 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11676-014-0003-y
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