Building Materials for Sustainable and Ecological Environment

This book uses theories, hypotheses, policies, practical insights and case studies to introduce and elucidate green building materials for sustainable construction. Cement is the most widely used building material in construction; however, it is not sustainable, being responsible for 7% of global ca...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Achal, Varenyam (Editor), Chin, Chee Seong (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Singapore Springer Nature Singapore 2021, 2021
Edition:1st ed. 2021
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Chapter 1. The practical use of biocement as self-healing agent and in construction requires a socio-ecological approach
  • Chapter 2. Utilisation of Biomineralisation Method in Recycled Coarse Aggregate Concrete with Fly Ash
  • Chapter 3. Characterization and an overview of utilization and neutralization for efficient management of Bauxite residue for sustainable environment
  • Chapter 4. The amendments in typical microbial induced soil stabilization by low-grade chemicals, biopolymers and other additives: A review
  • Chapter 5. An Overview of Factors influencing Microbially Induced Carbonate Precipitation for its Field Implementation
  • Chapter 6. Life Cycle Assessment of Concrete Masonry Units with Waste Paper Fibres
  • Chapter 7. Soil pH and its Significance as Ecological Material: Perspectives and Implications
  • Chapter 8. A review on coupled phenomena in aquifers from the perspective of geological storage of carbon dioxide with ecological significance
  • Chapter 9. A review on role of enzymes and microbes in healing cracks in cementitious materials
  • Chapter 10. A socio-ecological perspective on green urbanisation and urban ecological intensification