Vavouraki_Aikaterini_MSc_2022.pdfhttp://purl.tuc.gr/dl/dias/A6513798-63D5-4814-B16E-08F48E7C0426Νanoparticles in inorganic polymer preparation is very limited. To the best of our knowledge this is the first attempt to use synthesized CuO and ZnO NPs embedded in ground waste concrete-based IPs. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of both synthetic CuO and ZnO NPs on physicochemical and thermal properties of GWC IPs. In particular the structural, mechanical, and thermal behavior of GWC IPs admixed with different concentrations of CuO and ZnO NPs (0.1 to 2%) was examined. The mechanical properties and microstructure of the produced IPs were determined through XRD, Raman, SEM/EDS, and TG/DTA analyses. The antibacterial potential of NPs GWC IPs was also investigated against Gram-negative Escherichia coli bacteria. Toward a better green construction technology GWC IPs binders are considered eco-friendly, non-hazard, cost effective, and more durable building materials that could be used in constructions, repair, and restoration cases. Additionally, possible utilization of IPs embedded with NPs with antibacterial activity may be considered for functional surface applications such as floors and walls in houses and hospital facilities and/or marine concrete structures.free2022-02-15application/pdf2.2 MB