Estado del arte del uso de nanotecnología para pavimentos hidráulicos y flexibles en Colombia

Abstract

The main purpose of the monograph below is to carry out a documentary theoretical review regarding the use of nano technology in pavements in Colombia and thus its potential use in road infrastructure, for which a conceptual framework is made to contextualize the issue in the national framework and likewise a historical throughout history. In addition, the different benefits of this material are narrated, and how they are obtained from the different methodologies present for the creation of a nanomaterial from nanoparticles. Each of the processes identifies the improvement in the different properties in the final result. The monograph also presents an analysis of the risks that they may have, the direct relationship with the pavements and with the road infrastructure. It is important to mention that the current state of development of road infrastructure projects with nano technology is only part of the subject matter of the academy and some research centers, however, companies already carry out studies and copy models from Europe where they initially begin to develop projects with these materials On the other hand, the different uses in pavements are identified and how these can complement future research with other studies, some conclusions and recommendations. Giving as its purpose the long-term benefit presented by the materials and in the long term referring from a financial concept due to its high initial investment, but with immediate results with positive repercussions on the properties and later with its advances in terms of maintenance.

Reflecting not only the different achievements that have already been obtained, but also the need to continue implementing mechanisms that allow investment and the experimental development of each of the advances After all the analysis, it is possible to identify that the current applications of nano- technology offer greater properties to construction materials, and analyzing the ongoing investigations, it seems certain that the future is much more committed. Keywords: nanotechnology, nanoscience, pavements, properties.