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Nanotechnology in eco-efficient construction / edited by F. Pacheco-Torgal [and 3 others].
| Other author | Torgal, Fernando Pacheco. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Cambridge, UK ; Philadelphia, PA : Woodhead Publishing Limited, [2013] |
| Description | xiii, 443 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from eBook - Engineering 2013 |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| Series | Woodhead Publishing in materials Woodhead Publishing in materials. ^A870288 |
| Contents | 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. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2013931614 |
| ISBN | 9780857095442 (cloth) |
| ISBN | 0857095447 (cloth) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | ✔ Available |