Nanotechnology in eco-efficient construction
By: edited by F. Pacheco-Torgal [and others]
Series: Woodhead Publishing in materials; Woodhead Publishing in materials
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Cambridge, UK; Philadelphia, PA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 443
ISBN-13: 9780857095442
Subjects: Environmental aspects; Nanotechnology; Construction industry; Industrial applications
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Nanoscience and nanoengineering of cement-based materials; title: Nanoparticles for high performance concrete (HPC); title: Self-sensing concrete with nanomaterials; title: The use of nanotechnology to improve the bulk and surface properties of steel for structural applications; title: Nanoclay-modified asphalt mixtures for eco-efficient construction; title: Safety issues relating to nanomaterials for construction applications; title: Thin films and nanostructured coatings for eco-efficient buildings; title: High performance thermal insulation materials for buildings; title: Silica nanogel for energy-efficient windows; title: Switchable glazing technology for eco-efficient construction; title: Third generation photovoltaic (PV) cells for eco-efficient buildings and other applications; title: Concrete, mortar and plaster using titanium dioxide nanoparticles : applications in pollution control, self-cleaning and photo sterilization; title: Self-cleaning tiles and glasses for eco-efficient buildings; title: Nanotechnology in manufacturing paints for eco-efficient buildings; title: Nanotechnology for domestiv water purification.