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Nanotechnology in eco-efficient construction
Nanotechnology in eco-efficient construction, pp.x-xiii
Woodhead Publishing in materials, Elsevier Ltd
2013
Handle:
https://hdl.handle.net/2376/119329
Abstract
As the environmental impact of existing construction and building materials comes under increasing scrutiny, the search for more eco-efficient solutions has intensified. Nanotechnology offers great potential in this area and is already being widely used to great success. Nanotechnology in eco-efficient construction is an authoritative guide to the role of nanotechnology in the development of eco-efficient construction materials and sustainable construction. Following an introduction to the use of nanotechnology in eco-efficient construction materials, part one considers such infrastructural applications as nanoengineered cement-based materials, nanoparticles for high-performance and self-sensing concrete, and the use of nanotechnology to improve the bulk and surface properties of steel for structural applications. Nanoclay-modified asphalt mixtures and safety issues relating to nanomaterials for construction applications are also reviewed before part two goes on to discuss applications for building energy efficiency. Topics explored include thin films and nanostructured coatings, switchable glazing technology and third generation photovoltaic (PV) cells, high-performance thermal insulation materials, and silica nanogel for energy-efficient windows. Finally, photocatalytic applications are the focus of part three, which investigates nanoparticles for pollution control, self-cleaning and photosterilisation, and the role of nanotechnology in manufacturing paints and purifying water for eco-efficient buildings. Nanotechnology in eco-efficient construction is a technical guide for all those involved in the design, production and application of eco-efficient construction materials, including civil engineers, materials scientists, researchers and architects within any field of nanotechnology, eco-efficient materials or the construction industry. Provides an authoritative guide to the role of nanotechnology in the development of eco-efficient construction materials and sustainable constructionExamines the use of nanotechnology in eco-efficient construction materialsConsiders a range of important infrastructural applications, before discussing applications for building energy efficiency.
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- Title
- Nanotechnology in eco-efficient construction
- Creators
- F Pacheco-Torgal - Sustainable Construction Group, C-TAC Research Centre, University of Minho, Campus de Azurem, 4800-058 Guimarães, PortugalA Nazari - Islamic Azad University, IranClaes G Granqvist - Department of Engineering Sciences, The Ångström Laboratory, Uppsala University, P.O. Box 534, SE-75121 Uppsala, SwedenGeorgios Constantinides - Research Unit for Nanostructured Material Systems, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering, Cyprus University of Technology, Lemesos, 3041 CyprusS Miraldo - University of Aveiro, PortugalY Ding - State Key Laboratory of Coastal and Offshore Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, ChinaJ.A Labrincha - Ceramics and Glass Engineering Department, University of Aveiro and CICECO, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, PortugalZhipei ChenYining DingYulin Zhang - Centre of Mathematics, University of Minho, 4700-052, PortugalXianming Shi - Corrosion and Sustainable Infrastructure Laboratory, Western Transportation Institute, Montana State University P.O. Box 174250, Bozeman, Montana, 59717-4250 USAZhenjian Xiao - Shenzhen Jinzhou Precision Technology Corporation, Longgang High-Tech Industry Park, Shenzhen 518116, ChinaJianlin Wu - School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, ChinaSaeed Ghaffarpour Jahromi - Department of Civil Engineering, Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University, Tehran, IranMelissa SpitzmillerShaily MahendraRobert Damoiseaux - California NanoSystems Institute, Molecular Screening Shared Resource, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), 570 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095-7277, USARuben Baetens - Building Physics Section, Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, KU Leuven, Kasteelpark Arenberg 40 bus 2447, BE-3000 Leuven, BelgiumCinzia BurattiElisa MorettiLisa Ann Lamont - Transmission and Distribution Division, Mott MacDonald Ltd, 1 Atlantic Quay, Broomielaw, Glasgow G2 8JB, UKMaria Vittoria DiamantiMariaPia PedeferriDamian SynnottNicholas NolanDarragh RyanJohn ColreavySuresh C PillaiCarmen del Cacho - Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Palacky University in Olomouc, 17, Iistopadu 12, CZ-77146 Olomouc, Czech RepublicOtmar GeissPaolo LevaSalvatore TirendiJosefa Barrero-MorenoSoumitra KarP.K Tewari
- Publication Details
- Nanotechnology in eco-efficient construction, pp.x-xiii
- Academic Unit
- Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of
- Series
- Woodhead Publishing in materials
- Publisher
- Elsevier Ltd
- Number of pages
- 1 online resource (xiii, 443 pages)
- Identifiers
- 9780857098832; 0857098837; 0857095447; 9780857095442; 99900612709501842
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Book