Nanotechnology and Construction

Report on Nanotechnology and Construction
Contents
Nanoforum reports.....................................................................................................................3
About Nanoforum ......................................................................................................................4
Executive Summary...................................................................................................................5
Introduction................................................................................................................................6
So what is nanotechnology?.......................................................................................................6
Nanotechnology and Concrete...................................................................................................8
Nanotechnology and Steel .......................................................................................................13
Nanotechnology and Wood......................................................................................................14
Nanotechnology and Glass ......................................................................................................15
Nanotechnology and Coatings .................................................................................................16
Nanotechnology and Fire Protection and Detection ................................................................16
Nanotechnology in Sustainability and the Environment .........................................................17
Discussion of Survey Results...................................................................................................20
Analysis of Survey Responses.................................................................................................20
Segment Analysis of Respondents.......................................................................................20
Knowledge of Nanotechnology ...........................................................................................24
Current Work in Nanotechnology........................................................................................26
Respondents Thoughts about the Future..............................................................................30
Resources for Research........................................................................................................33
Conclusion and Recommendations..........................................................................................36
References................................................................................................................................38
APPENDIX A..........................................................................................................................40
APPENDIX B ..........................................................................................................................43
APPENDIX C ..........................................................................................................................55
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