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9.5 Nanotextiles in Civil Engineering Applications
Nanotechnologies have already found application in construction. Nanotech-
nology plays a signicant role in the improvement of functional performance
of the building by increasing mechanical, chemical, photochemical, and bio-
logical properties. In civil engineering, the use of nanobers and nanotubes
can help to make lighter and stronger concrete materials that last longer and
able to resist strong shocks generated by earthquakes.
Textiles coated with nanomaterials can provide a variety of attractive features
such as en ...