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Using nanotechnology to make concrete stronger and more durable

Using nanotechnology to make concrete stronger and more durable

Update: 2022-02-07

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In this episode of the “Nano Matters” podcast, Ange Akono, Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Northwestern University, discusses how she and her team use various nanomaterials to prevent concrete from cracking, which could make it stronger and more durable.

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Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/AhJ9xks3ubM

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Special thanks to:

Ange Akono

Northwestern University

Produced by:

Andrew Pomeroy

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Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes

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Using nanotechnology to make concrete stronger and more durable

Using nanotechnology to make concrete stronger and more durable

Ange Akono, Lisa Friedersdorf