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.If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/AhJ9xks3ubMCREDITSSpecial thanks to: Ange AkonoNorthwestern UniversityProduced by:Andrew PomeroyMusic: Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sc...https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this podcast are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office or United States Government. Additionally, mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by any of the aforementioned parties. Any mention of commercial products, processes, or services cannot be construed as an endorsement or recommendation.