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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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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Torgal, Fernando Pacheco
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Cambridge, UK ; Philadelphia, PA : Woodhead Publishing, ©2013.
Colección:Woodhead Publishing in materials.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo (Requiere registro previo con correo institucional)
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 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.