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…mehr
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.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
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Woodhead Publishing Series in Civil and Structural Engineering
Fernando Pacheco-Torgal is a Researcher in the Sustainable Construction Group in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Minho, Portugal. Maria Vittoria Diamanti is Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry, Materials and Chemical Engineering at the Politecnico di Milano, Italy. Ali Nazari is Assistant Professor in the Department of Material Science and Engineering at the Islamic Azad University, Iran. Claes-Goran Granqvist is Professor in the Department of Engineering Science at Uppsala University, Sweden.
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Chapter 1: Introduction to nanotechnology in eco-efficient construction
Abstract:
1.1 Introduction
1.2 The need for nanotechnology in the construction sector
1.3 Outline of the book
Part I: Infrastructural applications
Chapter 2: Nanoscience and nanoengineering of cement-based materials
Abstract:
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Nanoscience of cement-based materials
2.3 Nanoengineering of cement-based materials
2.4 Conclusion
Chapter 3: Nanoparticles for high performance concrete (HPC)
Abstract:
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Concrete with nanoparticles
3.3 The problem of efficient nanoparticle dispersion
3.4 Conclusions
Chapter 4: Self-sensing concrete with nanomaterials
Abstract:
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Studying conductive admixtures in concrete
4.3 Influence of conductive admixtures on the mechanical properties of concrete
4.4 Influence of conductive admixtures on the electrical properties of concrete beams
4.5 Strain and damage in concrete beams (self-diagnosing of damage)
4.6 Diphasic electrical conductive materials
4.7 Conclusions
Chapter 5: The use of nanotechnology to improve the bulk and surface properties of steel for structural applications
Abstract:
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Research relating to nanocomposite steel
5.3 Properties of nanocomposite steel
5.4 Future trends
Chapter 6: Nanoclay-modified asphalt mixtures for eco-efficient construction
Abstract:
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Research on nanoclay-modified asphalt mixtures
6.3 Material and methods
6.4 Rheological tests and results
6.5 Mechanical testing of asphalt mixtures
6.6 Conclusion
6.7 Future trends
Chapter 7: Safety issues relating to nanomaterials for construction applications
Abstract:
7.1 Introduction to nanotoxicity
7.2 Potential nano-hazards of manufactured nanomaterials (MNMs) utilized in construction
7.3 Lifecycle of nano-enabled structures
7.4 Toxicity profiling for nanomaterials
7.5 Future trends and conclusions
Part II: Applications for building energy efficiency
Chapter 8: Thin films and nanostructured coatings for eco-efficient buildings
Abstract:
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Major thin film technologies and some illustrative examples
8.3 Large-scale manufacturing
8.4 Conclusion and future trends
Chapter 9: High performance thermal insulation materials for buildings
Abstract:
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Heat transfer in thermal insulators
9.3 State-of-the-art insulators
9.4 Applications
9.5 Future trends
Chapter 10: Silica nanogel for energy-efficient windows
Abstract:
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Aerogels for windows
10.3 Current applications of aerogels in buildings
10.4 Performance of nanogel windows
10.5 Future trends
Chapter 11: Switchable glazing technology for eco-efficient construction
Abstract:
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Electrochromics: materials and devices
11.3 Thermochromics: materials and devices
11.4 Future trends in electrochromic and thermochromic glazing
Chapter 12: Third generation photovoltaic (PV) cells for eco-efficient buildings and other applications
Abstract:
12.1 Introduction
12.2 History of photovoltaic (PV) cells
12.3 Functions of a photovoltaic (PV) cell
12.4 Overview of photovoltaic (PV) technology: first, second and third generation cells
12.5 The use of nanotechnology in photovoltaic (PV) technology
12.6 Future trends
Part III: Photocatalytic applications
Chapter 13: Concrete, mortar and plaster using titanium dioxide nanoparticles: applications in
Chapter 1: Introduction to nanotechnology in eco-efficient construction
Abstract:
1.1 Introduction
1.2 The need for nanotechnology in the construction sector
1.3 Outline of the book
Part I: Infrastructural applications
Chapter 2: Nanoscience and nanoengineering of cement-based materials
Abstract:
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Nanoscience of cement-based materials
2.3 Nanoengineering of cement-based materials
2.4 Conclusion
Chapter 3: Nanoparticles for high performance concrete (HPC)
Abstract:
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Concrete with nanoparticles
3.3 The problem of efficient nanoparticle dispersion
3.4 Conclusions
Chapter 4: Self-sensing concrete with nanomaterials
Abstract:
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Studying conductive admixtures in concrete
4.3 Influence of conductive admixtures on the mechanical properties of concrete
4.4 Influence of conductive admixtures on the electrical properties of concrete beams
4.5 Strain and damage in concrete beams (self-diagnosing of damage)
4.6 Diphasic electrical conductive materials
4.7 Conclusions
Chapter 5: The use of nanotechnology to improve the bulk and surface properties of steel for structural applications
Abstract:
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Research relating to nanocomposite steel
5.3 Properties of nanocomposite steel
5.4 Future trends
Chapter 6: Nanoclay-modified asphalt mixtures for eco-efficient construction
Abstract:
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Research on nanoclay-modified asphalt mixtures
6.3 Material and methods
6.4 Rheological tests and results
6.5 Mechanical testing of asphalt mixtures
6.6 Conclusion
6.7 Future trends
Chapter 7: Safety issues relating to nanomaterials for construction applications
Abstract:
7.1 Introduction to nanotoxicity
7.2 Potential nano-hazards of manufactured nanomaterials (MNMs) utilized in construction
7.3 Lifecycle of nano-enabled structures
7.4 Toxicity profiling for nanomaterials
7.5 Future trends and conclusions
Part II: Applications for building energy efficiency
Chapter 8: Thin films and nanostructured coatings for eco-efficient buildings
Abstract:
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Major thin film technologies and some illustrative examples
8.3 Large-scale manufacturing
8.4 Conclusion and future trends
Chapter 9: High performance thermal insulation materials for buildings
Abstract:
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Heat transfer in thermal insulators
9.3 State-of-the-art insulators
9.4 Applications
9.5 Future trends
Chapter 10: Silica nanogel for energy-efficient windows
Abstract:
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Aerogels for windows
10.3 Current applications of aerogels in buildings
10.4 Performance of nanogel windows
10.5 Future trends
Chapter 11: Switchable glazing technology for eco-efficient construction
Abstract:
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Electrochromics: materials and devices
11.3 Thermochromics: materials and devices
11.4 Future trends in electrochromic and thermochromic glazing
Chapter 12: Third generation photovoltaic (PV) cells for eco-efficient buildings and other applications
Abstract:
12.1 Introduction
12.2 History of photovoltaic (PV) cells
12.3 Functions of a photovoltaic (PV) cell
12.4 Overview of photovoltaic (PV) technology: first, second and third generation cells
12.5 The use of nanotechnology in photovoltaic (PV) technology
12.6 Future trends
Part III: Photocatalytic applications
Chapter 13: Concrete, mortar and plaster using titanium dioxide nanoparticles: applications in
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"The book's focus on eco-construction, its depth of coverage, and style of writing by various contributing authors makes it understandable by readers at various levels. Researchers, educators, captains of industry, and policy makers would find the book interesting and useful." --MaterialsViews.com, April 8, 2014
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