An Overview of Nanotechnology in Building Materials

  • Wong S
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Abstract

Nanotechnology can increase the functional­ity and durability of building materials like cement, insulation, windows, and weatherproofing. The introduction of nanomaterials to the construction industry can give buildings and infrastructure some degree of: self-repairing, self-cleaning, bacterial- and weather-resistant qualities, in­creased electrical conductivity, and the ability to break down pollution. Though nanotechnology is still in the early stages of development and can be expensive, increased research may find even more uses for nanotech and lower the cost of its implementation. La nanotechnologie peut augmenter la fonc­tionnalité et la durabilité des matériaux de con­struction comme le ciment, l'isolation, les fenêtres et les intempéries. L'introduction des nanomaté­riaux à l'industrie de la construction peut donner bâtiments et des infrastructures un certain degré d’auto-réparation, auto-nettoyage, résistance aux bactéries et intempéries, conductivité élec­trique augmenté, et la capacité de décomposer la pollution. Bien que la nanotechnologie est encore dans les premiers stades de développe­ment et peut être cher, nouvelles recherches peuvent trouver encore plus d'utilisations pour la nanotechnologie et comment réduire sa coût.

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Wong, S. (2014). An Overview of Nanotechnology in Building Materials. Canadian Young Scientist Journal, 2014(2), 18–21. https://doi.org/10.13034/cysj-2014-012

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