An Overview of Nanotechnology in Building Materials

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 fonctionnalite et la durabilite des materiaux de construction comme le ciment, l'isolation, les fenetres et les intemperies. L'introduction des nanomateriaux a l'industrie de la construction peut donner bâtiments et des infrastructures un certain degre d’auto-reparation, auto-nettoyage, resistance aux bacteries et intemperies, conductivite electrique augmente, et la capacite de decomposer la pollution. Bien que la nanotechnologie est encore dans les premiers stades de developpement et peut etre cher, nouvelles recherches peuvent trouver encore plus d'utilisations pour la nanotechnologie et comment reduire sa cout.