Nanotechnology and Nanoengineering of Construction Materials

This paper reviews the state of the field of nanotechnology of construction materials. The impact of recent advances in instrumentation and design of advanced composite materials is discussed. Main directions, historical milestones and recent progress in nanoengineering and nanomodification of cement-based materials are presented.

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