Annals of Civil Engineering and Management(ACEM)

Guilan Province Electricity Distribution Company, University of Guilan, Iran

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• Research Article   
  Advanced Nanostructured Materials for Civil Engineering Applications: Enhancing Infrastructure Durability through ZnO-Based Protective Systems
  Author(s): Arash Vaghef-Koodehi*
  
  Infrastructure protection against electrical surges and environmental hazards remains a critical challenge in modern civil engineering. This study develops and characterizes advanced nanostructured ZnO-based protective systems specifically designed for civil engineering applications. We employed Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) to fabricate multi-component ZnO protective materials, demonstrating superior performance compared to conventional processing methods. These materials exhibit exceptional electrical properties, including high nonlinearity coefficients (α > 50), minimal leakage currents (<5 μA/cm2), and remarkable energy absorption capabilities (>370 J/cm3), making them ideal for protecting civil infrastructure against electrical surges and lightning strikes. Microstructural characterization revealed that SPS-processed materials feature uniform nanostructures with .. Read More»
  

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