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Nanotechnology applied to create new generation of multifunctional construction materials

Nanotechnology is the technology which uses particles the size of a billionth part of a metre. Nanotechnology has become one of the most influential technologies in this century, since it is successfully applied in a growing number of industries, including construction industry, mostly in the production of construction materials. Among all the materials used in the construction, concrete makes almost 70%. Nanotechnology has helped produce concrete of high performance properties. In production of concrete, nanotechnology is used for producing and adding nano particles to concrete in appropriate proportions by appropriate methods. This paper gives an overview of how nanotechnology is used to create multifunctional construction materials, such as new generation of cement composite concrete, steel, glass, coatings, plastic, insulation, fire protection materials and other. The paper concludes with the review of benefits and challenges for wider industrial application of nanotechnology in construction industry.

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