Nanotechnology in eco-efficient construction
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-effici...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Cambridge, UK
Woodhead Publishing
2013
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| Series: | Woodhead Publishing in materials
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| Collection: | O'Reilly - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- Includes bibliographical references and index
- Nanoscience and nanoengineering of cement-based materials
- Nanoparticles for high performance concrete (HPC)
- Self-sensing concrete with nanomaterials
- The use of nanotechnology to improve the bulk and surface properties of steel for structural applications
- Nanoclay-modified asphalt mixtures for eco-efficient construction
- Safety issues relating to nanomaterials for construction applications
- Thin films and nanostructured coatings for eco-efficient buildings
- High performance thermal insulation materials for buildings
- Silica nanogel for energy-efficient windows
- Switchable glazing technology for eco-efficient construction
- Third generation photovoltaic (PV) cells for eco-efficient buildings and other applications
- Concrete, mortar and plaster using titanium dioxide nanoparticles : applications in pollution control, self-cleaning and photo sterilization
- Self-cleaning tiles and glasses for eco-efficient buildings
- Nanotechnology in manufacturing paints for eco-efficient buildings
- Nanotechnology for domestiv water purification