Many people have never even heard of nanotechnology and of those who have, most of them are not really clear about what the technology involves. This has quite probably got something to do with the fact that nanotechnology development is taking place in almost every area of science, medicine, healthcare and manufacturing so quite a confused picture can emerge of what it actually means. What is almost certain is that every person in the developed world will have used or be using one or more products that incorporate nanotechnology.
In this article we are going to look at the uses and potential uses of nanotechnology in building materials. Because the technology is relatively new, only in modern buildings are we likely to find many of the nanotechnology components we will be referring to, but as the application of the technology becomes more widespread, repairs and renovations to older buildings will see them join the nanotechnology revolution.
Pilkington is one of the largest glass manufacturers in the world. It has launched a self-cleaning glass which will require less human intervention to maintain. The glass is developed using a nanoparticle coating which will use sunlight to cause a reaction with organic dirt it comes into contact with, preventing the dirt from becoming fixed to the glass. The dirt will be removed by rainfall or can be simply rinsed off. The glass is also designed to stop raindrops from splattering, instead turning rainfall into an evenly spread sheet of water which makes the cleaning even more effective. And it blocks uva and uvb radiation, beneficial to health and useful in managing internal temperature.
Nanotechnology is being deployed in the manufacture of exterior paint. Exterior paint has a really tough job having to cope with the worst the elements can throw at it. It has to able to withstand snow, rain, blazing sunshine and everything in between. Even the most durable paints will be overcome eventually, necessitating a repaint of the building. The application of nanotechnology in paint manufacturing has resulted in paints that are far more durable then traditional paints and that actually assist in insulation.
You will also find nanotechnology used in the manufacture of solar panels. While solar panels are clearly beneficial as an environmental protector and energy cost saver, the purchase cost of the panels is sufficiently high enough to deter the majority. Many panel manufacturers believe that the cost savings achieved by using nanotechnology will bring the price of panels down enough to make them affordable to a lot more people.
Most new buildings will have environmental control panels for heating, air and water filtration and so on. Most modern panels used will incorporate nanotechnology making them more sophisticated yet cheaper control devices. And for houses being built in remote areas and not connecting to municipal sewage disposal systems, nanotechnology offers greatly improved filtration and breakdown systems.
There are many more products in the pipeline which will revolutionize the way modern houses are designed and built. And the nanotechnology revolution will affect not only the building materials, but also in the future everything inside the house from furniture to electronics to utensils.
In this article we are going to look at the uses and potential uses of nanotechnology in building materials. Because the technology is relatively new, only in modern buildings are we likely to find many of the nanotechnology components we will be referring to, but as the application of the technology becomes more widespread, repairs and renovations to older buildings will see them join the nanotechnology revolution.
Pilkington is one of the largest glass manufacturers in the world. It has launched a self-cleaning glass which will require less human intervention to maintain. The glass is developed using a nanoparticle coating which will use sunlight to cause a reaction with organic dirt it comes into contact with, preventing the dirt from becoming fixed to the glass. The dirt will be removed by rainfall or can be simply rinsed off. The glass is also designed to stop raindrops from splattering, instead turning rainfall into an evenly spread sheet of water which makes the cleaning even more effective. And it blocks uva and uvb radiation, beneficial to health and useful in managing internal temperature.
Nanotechnology is being deployed in the manufacture of exterior paint. Exterior paint has a really tough job having to cope with the worst the elements can throw at it. It has to able to withstand snow, rain, blazing sunshine and everything in between. Even the most durable paints will be overcome eventually, necessitating a repaint of the building. The application of nanotechnology in paint manufacturing has resulted in paints that are far more durable then traditional paints and that actually assist in insulation.
You will also find nanotechnology used in the manufacture of solar panels. While solar panels are clearly beneficial as an environmental protector and energy cost saver, the purchase cost of the panels is sufficiently high enough to deter the majority. Many panel manufacturers believe that the cost savings achieved by using nanotechnology will bring the price of panels down enough to make them affordable to a lot more people.
Most new buildings will have environmental control panels for heating, air and water filtration and so on. Most modern panels used will incorporate nanotechnology making them more sophisticated yet cheaper control devices. And for houses being built in remote areas and not connecting to municipal sewage disposal systems, nanotechnology offers greatly improved filtration and breakdown systems.
There are many more products in the pipeline which will revolutionize the way modern houses are designed and built. And the nanotechnology revolution will affect not only the building materials, but also in the future everything inside the house from furniture to electronics to utensils.
