Nanotechnologies in concrete production

Abstract

The aim was to investigate the prospects and possibilities of using nanotechnologies and nanomaterials in construction, particularly in concrete production. The research methodology involved a set of methods and principles of scientific cognition, as well as general and specific methods and techniques, such as comparative analysis, modelling, classification, grouping, generalization and forecasting. The authors propose a method of concrete production using a matter with a specified atomic structure. It was established that the consideration of atoms and microparticles can increase the efficiency of concrete production. In addition, special attention is paid to a nanoparticle as the structural unit of nanotechnology. Nanoparticles are capable of changing the colour of artificial coatings, increasing the wear resistance of materials and improving their resistance indicators. In innovative technologies, reinforced steel, composite reinforcement and nanocoatings are used. In addition, detailed information is provided on structural composites having a ceramic, iron or polymer matrix. A particular emphasis is placed on the advantages of nanoconcrete. Nanoconcrete represents a whole group of materials that can impart the desired characteristics to products and structures. Expanding the use of nanotechnology in construction implies the need for an interdisciplinary and multidimensional approach for further research and development, including such fields as civil engineering, materials science, physics and other related disciplines.