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SELF-CLEANING CONCRETE – A CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL FOR BUILDING CLEANER WORLD
The increase of sustainability importance in the world has led to a greater concern of the environmental impact of using concrete in construction. Self-cleaning concrete is attractive not only because of its self-cleaning abilities but also because of its environmentally friendliness. The use of this contemporary cement composite in urban and interurban areas can reduce maintenance cost and ensure a cleaner environment. This paper provides a review on self-cleaning concrete, the main principle behind self-cleaning concrete and its application nowadays.