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Informationen zum Autor 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. Klappentext 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. Zusammenfassung 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis Contributor contact details 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 ...
