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The research nowadays is mainly focusing on the basic science of cementitious material at nano/atomic level. Further, researchers are continuing to improve the durability and sustainability of concrete and have realized significant increment in mechanical properties of cementitious materials by incorporating nano-silica. The review paper summarizes the effect of nano-silica addition on mechanical, durability and microstructure characteristics of paste, mortar and concrete. It provides the current development of application of nano-silica in paste, mortar and concrete. Finally, the future trend/potential and implication of nanosilica in cement-based materials is discussed. Their areas of interest include use of nanosilica in concrete, its study of mechanical and durability properties. High-performance concrete, self-compacting concrete, their performance and durability aspects incorporating industrial by-products. Cement is one of the most energyconsuming materials widely used globally. Efforts are being made mainly to use supplementary cementitious materials in mortars and concrete directed towards the reduction of carbon footprint. The present research work is one such effort towards attaining the above goal. PUBLIC INTEREST STATEMENTConcrete is one of most commonly used material on earth after water. Use of nano-materials, particularly nano-silica as supplementary cementitious material, in manufacturing of paste, mortar, and concrete offer the potential of producing materials with new and interesting properties, such as enhanced strength and durability properties. In this article, a review of use of nano-silica in paste, mortar and concrete is presented which provides an insight in the use of nano-silica in recent past. It also provides the current development of application of nano-silica with future trend/potential and implication of nano-silica in cement-based materials.

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