1. Nanotechnology in Building and Construction Dr. Joannie W. Chin

2. 30,000 ft view Why nanotechnology in building and construction? Technical barriers OPPORTUNITIES Emerging nanotechologies in building and construction

5. “ The construction industry was the only industry to identify nanotechnology as a promising emerging technology in the UK Delphi Survey in the early 1990s… However, construction has lagged behind other industrial sectors, such as automotive, chemicals, electronics and biotech sectors , where nanotechnology R&D has attracted significant interest and investment from large industrial corporations and venture capitalists.” “ Application of Nanotechnology in Construction”, Materials and Structures , 37, 649 (2004).

9. Carbon Nanotubes Probes for microscopy and chemical imaging

11. Coatings - Inorganic Self-cleaning glass Nano-TiO 2 coated glass transparent TiO 2 conventional glass self-cleaning glass