A rising demand for efficient functional materials brings forth research challenges regarding improvements in existing materials. Carbon infused cementitious composites, regardless of being an important research topic worldwide, still present many questions concerning their functionality and properties. The paper aims to highlight the most important materials used for cementitious composites, their properties, and their uses while also including the most relevant of the latest research in that area.
Keywords: carbon nanomaterials; carbon nanotubes; cement nanocomposites; cementitious composites; graphene; smart materials; structural health monitoring.