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Covering the latest technologies, Nanotechnology in eco-efficient
construction provides an authoritative guide to the role of
nanotechnology in the development of eco-efficient construction
materials and sustainable construction. The book contains a special
focus on applications concerning concrete and cement, as
nanotechnology is driving significant development in concrete
technologies. The new edition has 14 new chapters, including 3 new
parts: Mortars and concrete related applications; Applications for
pavements and other structural materials; and Toxicity, safety
handling and environmental impacts. Civil engineers requiring an
understanding of eco-efficient construction materials, as well as
researchers and architects within any field of nanotechnology,
eco-efficient materials or the construction industry will find this
updated reference to be highly valuable.
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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