edited by F. Pacheco-Torgal [and 3 others] Torgal, Fernando Pacheco. text enk Philadelphia, PA Second edition. monographic eng

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xiii, 876 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm. 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. ncludes bibliographical references and index. Nanotechnology Environmental aspects Baukonstruktion Construction industry Nanotechnology T174.7 .N37395 2013 9780081026410 IQ-NaUA 260131 20260131061020.0 ara