Applications of Nanotechnology in Structural Engineering. | ||||
| International Journal of Advances Engineering and Civil Research | ||||
| Volume 3, Issue 2, December 2023, Page 65-77 PDF (487.5 K) | ||||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/ijaecr.2024.298208.1029 | ||||
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| Author | ||||
Muhammad Youssef Abdo 
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| PhD researcher in civil engineering, Damascus university, Syria | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Abstract : The paper provides an in-depth overview of the state-of-the-art report on the application of nanotechnology in construction, a primary objective of the European project, Towards the Setting Up of a Network of Excellence in Nanotechnology in Construction (NANOCONEX). It begins with background information and recent advancements in nanotechnology. Following this, it examines the current engagement and understanding of nanotechnology within the construction industry through a survey of professionals and leading researchers. The paper also presents findings from a desk study on nanotechnology developments and activities in key areas relevant to construction. It includes examples of nanotechnology-enabled materials and products that are either available on the market or ready for adoption in the industry. Finally, the paper discusses the future trends, potential, and implications of nanotechnology advancements in the construction sector Nanotechnology has recently emerged as one of the most popular fields in global research and development, drawing significant attention from the media and investors. It involves creating new products by understanding and controlling the basic building blocks of matter, such as atoms, molecules, and nanostructures. This technology has the potential to revolutionize the design and manufacture of nearly everything. Supported by unprecedented funding, nanotechnology is quickly becoming the industrial revolution of the 21st century. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Nanotechnology; Structuralو Engineering; Construction | ||||
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