Magnetic field curable concrete compositions and methods of curing using magnetic nanoparticles

Abstract

A curable concrete composition includes a curable cementitious material and a plurality of magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) dispersed in the curable cementitious material, wherein the MNPs generate heat upon application of an electromagnetic field to the composition effective to reduce cure time of the curable concrete composition, and/or enhance mechanical strength and/or durability of a cured concrete composition formed from the curable concrete composition.

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