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by M Diamanti, C Goran-Granqvist, A Nazari, Fernando Pacheco-Torgal
Nanotechnology in Eco-Efficient Construction
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Contributor contact details
- Chapter 1: Introduction to nanotechnology in eco-efficient construction
- Part I: Infrastructural applications
- Chapter 2: Nanoscience and nanoengineering of cement-based materials
- Chapter 3: Nanoparticles for high performance concrete (HPC)
- 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
- Chapter 6: Nanoclay-modified asphalt mixtures for eco-efficient construction
- Chapter 7: Safety issues relating to nanomaterials for construction applications
- Part II: Applications for building energy efficiency
- Chapter 8: Thin films and nanostructured coatings for eco-efficient buildings
- Chapter 9: High performance thermal insulation materials for buildings
- Chapter 10: Silica nanogel for energy-efficient windows
- Chapter 11: Switchable glazing technology for eco-efficient construction
- Chapter 12: Third generation photovoltaic (PV) cells for eco-efficient buildings and other applications
- Part III: Photocatalytic applications
- Chapter 13: Concrete, mortar and plaster using titanium dioxide nanoparticles: applications in pollution control, self-cleaning and photo sterilization
- Abstract:
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 Principles of heterogeneous photocatalysis
- 13.3 Applications of semiconductor photocatalysis
- 13.4 TiO2 in cement-based materials
- 13.5 Efficiency of TiO2 in the built environment
- 13.6 Pilot projects and field tests
- 13.7 Existing patents and standards relating to photocatalytic cementitious materials
- Chapter 14: Self-cleaning tiles and glasses for eco-efficient buildings
- Chapter 15: Nanotechnology in manufacturing paints for eco-efficient buildings
- Chapter 16: Nanotechnology for domestic water purification
- Abstract:
- 16.1 Introduction
- 16.2 Nanomaterials and water purification
- 16.3 The need for nanomaterials in water purification
- 16.4 Types, properties and uses of nanomaterials in water purification
- 16.5 Synthesis of nanomaterials
- 16.6 Nanotechnology: health, safety and environment
- 16.7 Domestic water purification: challenges to bring about an integrated system
- 16.7.2 Challenges with development of integrated nano-based systems for water purification
- Chapter 13: Concrete, mortar and plaster using titanium dioxide nanoparticles: applications in pollution control, self-cleaning and photo sterilization
- Index
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