Nanotechnology in Eco-Efficient Construction. Materials, Processes and Applications

✍ Scribed by F. Pacheco-Torgal, M.V. Diamanti, A. Nazari and C. Goran-Granqvist (Eds.)

• Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
• Year: 2013
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 447
• Series: Woodhead Publishing Series in Civil and Structural Engineering
• Edition: 1
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

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.

• Provides an authoritative guide to the role of nanotechnology in the development of eco-efficient construction materials and sustainable construction
• Examines the use of nanotechnology in eco-efficient construction materials
• Considers a range of important infrastructural applications, before discussing applications for building energy efficiency

✦ Table of Contents

Content:
Front matter, Pages i-iii
Copyright, Page iv
Contributor contact details, Pages x-xiii, F. Pacheco-Torgal, Maria Vittoria Diamanti, A. Nazari, Claes G. Granqvist, F. Pacheco-Torgal, Georgios Constantinides, F. Pacheco-Torgal, S. Miraldo, Y. Ding, J.A. Labrincha, Zhipei Chen, Yining Ding, F. Pacheco-Torgal, Yulin Zhang, Xianming Shi, Zhenjian Xiao, Jianlin Wu, Saeed Ghaffarpour Jahromi, Melissa Spitzmiller, Shaily Mahendra, Robert Damoiseaux, et al.
1 - Introduction to nanotechnology in eco-efficient construction, Pages 1-6, F. Pacheco-Torgal
2 - Nanoscience and nanoengineering of cement-based materials, Pages 9-37,37a, G. Constantinides
3 - Nanoparticles for high performance concrete (HPC), Pages 38-52, F. Pacheco-Torgal, S. Miraldo, Y. Ding, J.A. Labrincha
4 - Self-sensing concrete with nanomaterials, Pages 53-74, Z. Chen, Y. Ding, F. Pacheco-torgal, Y. Zhang
5 - The use of nanotechnology to improve the bulk and surface properties of steel for structural applications, Pages 75-107, X. Shi, Z. Xiao, J. Wu
6 - Nanoclay-modified asphalt mixtures for eco-efficient construction, Pages 108-126, S. Ghaffarpour Jahromi, Shahid Rajaee
7 - Safety issues relating to nanomaterials for construction applications, Pages 127-158, M Spitzmiller, S Mahendra, R Damoiseaux
8 - Thin films and nanostructured coatings for eco-efficient buildings, Pages 161-187,187a, C.G. Granqvist
9 - High performance thermal insulation materials for buildings, Pages 188-206, R. Baetens
10 - Silica nanogel for energy-efficient windows, Pages 207-235, C. Buratti, E. Moretti
11 - Switchable glazing technology for eco-efficient construction, Pages 236-269, C.G. Granqvist
12 - Third generation photovoltaic (PV) cells for eco-efficient buildings and other applications, Pages 270-296, L.A. Lamont
13 - Concrete, mortar and plaster using titanium dioxide nanoparticles: applications in pollution control, self-cleaning and photo sterilization, Pages 299-326, M. Vittoriadiamanti, M.P. Pedeferri
14 - Self-cleaning tiles and glasses for eco-efficient buildings, Pages 327-342, D. Synnott, N. Nolan, D. Ryan, J. Colreavy, S.C. Pillai
15 - Nanotechnology in manufacturing paints for eco-efficient buildings, Pages 343-363, C. Del Cacho, O. Geiss, P. Leva, S. Tirendi, J. Barrero-Moreno
16 - Nanotechnology for domestic water purification, Pages 364-427, S. Kar, P.K. Tewari
Index, Pages 428-443