Growth in Construction Applications Rises

The market for nanomaterials used in construction is expected to rise by 44%, to $100 million by 2011, due largely to their increased use in applications including specialized coatings and self-cleaning glass, according to a recent study by The Freedonia Group (Cleveland). While the current use of nanomaterials in construction is limited, these materials offer improved performance for adhesives, concrete, coatings, flooring, glass, and other construction applications, it says. Architectural paints, water sealers, and other coatings products are expected to be the...

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