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Application of nanomaterials in the sustainable built environment
GRG Gammampila, PAM Mendis, TDN Ngo, LA Aye, A JAYALATH, RAM RUPASINGHE
Proceedings of the International Conference on Sustainable Built Environments: Special Session on Nanotechnology and Sustainable Built Environment | University of Moratuwa | Published : 2010
Abstract
Nanotechnology is widely regarded as one of the twenty-first century’s key technologies, and its economic importance is sharply on the rise. In the construction industry, nanomaterials has potentials that are already usable today, especially the functional characteristics such as increased tensile strength, self-cleaning capacity, fire resistance, and additives based on nano materials make common materials lighter, more permeable, and more resistant to wear. Nanomaterial are also considered extremely useful for roofs and facades in the built environment. They also expand design possibilities for interior and exterior rooms and spaces. Nano–insulating materials open up new possibilities for e..
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