51. Advances in Building Materials Industry by Annexation of Nano Materials

With the advances in the field of nanotechnology different aspects are being explored time to time to a significant extent to take up the problems in both stages of design and construction. Amongst others, the nanotechnology sciences are the utmost dynamic research areas with great exploration potential. Its application in multidisciplinary fields has been delved into a number of other fields and disciplines for example in development of composite materials for civil, mechanical, electrical engineering and many others. This paper represents the various studies and researches carried out related to the sustainable utilization of different nano materials such as nano fibers, carbon nanotube, titanium dioxide, nano based coatings, nano silica and many others which provide significant utility in improving strength characteristics in cement and concrete materials along with other enhancements such as insulation, UV ray absorption, lighting, waterproofing, potential reinforcement, fire protection, corrosion resistance and many more when used as building materials. Also, this paper highlights the utilization of nano based structural and functional materials which are used during construction, manufacturing of building materials and also for repair and protection of structures. Hence will aid researchers about the most recent progress of using nanotechnology in field.