Nanotechnology in eco-efficient construction / edited by F. Pacheco-Torgal [and 3 others]. - Second edition. - Philadelphia, PA : - xiii, 876 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm. - Woodhead Publishing in materials .

ncludes bibliographical references and index.

noscience 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.

9780081026410


Nanotechnology.--Environmental aspects.
Baukonstruktion.
Construction industry.
Nanotechnology

T174.7 / .N37395 2013

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