Eco-Friendly Concrete Solutions: The Role of Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles in Enhancing Durability and Reducing Environmental Pollutants - A Review
J. Environ. Nanotechnol., Volume 13, No 3 (2024) pp. 332-344
Abstract
Concrete is one of the key components of construction, which ensures durability and aesthetics of the building. In recent days, nanoparticles are playing an essential role in civil engineering research. The binding of nanoparticles into concrete significantly improves the mechanical and durable properties due to the nanostructure of the cementitious materials. This review paper represents the existing research data on titanium dioxide nanoparticles, when applied in the different types of concrete. The data influenced by the different research papers are presented in terms of strength and durable parameters. The most important property of titanium dioxide nanoparticle is its self-cleaning effect because of the photocatalytic reaction is also discussed. The inference from the papers shows the effect of titanium dioxide nanoparticles on correct proportion enhances the production of new material with good strength and durable properties in the construction industry. The photocatalytic action of nano titanium dioxide leads to the manufacture of self-cleaning concrete which shields the surface from environmental pollutants.
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