A Prospective Review of Alccofine-Based Mortar with Different Nanomaterials—A Performance Evaluation Approach

The construction industry is currently undergoing significant transformation, leading to an increasing inclination toward utilizing sustainable materials to produce high-quality concrete. Economic feasibility and performance play pivotal roles in exploring new alternative materials. Challenges faced in the construction sector have driven the manufacturing of high-strength concrete with improved durability. Extensive research has been conducted on various admixtures in concrete mortars. Among them, alccofine stands out as a promising micro-fine material, and when combined with nanomaterials, they enhance the strength and workability of concrete. The easy mixability of these materials with cement, along with their ultra-fine particles, ensures a smoother surface finish. To comprehensively evaluate the advantages, this review presents an in-depth analysis of alccofine and nanomaterials performance in hardened concrete, specifically focusing on mechanical properties, durability, and strength. The effect of nanomaterials on the characteristics of mortars based on alccofine is also explored. To support the claims made, relevant citations from existing literature are provided, and research gaps are identified, suggesting future directions for further investigation.