Nanotechnology in Eco-efficient Construction : Materials, Processes and Applications /

Covering the latest technologies, Nanotechnology in eco-efficient construction provides an authoritative guide to the role of nanotechnology in the development of eco-efficient construction materials and sustainable construction. The book contains a special focus on applications concerning concrete...

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Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors: Torgal, Fernando Pacheco (Editor), Diamanti, Maria Vittoria, Nazari, Ali, Goran-Granqvist, Claes, Pruna, Alina, Amirkhanian, Serji
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: United Kingdom : Elsevier Ltd. : Woodhead Publishing, 2019.
Edition:Second edition.
Series:Woodhead Publishing series in civil and structural engineering.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Covering the latest technologies, Nanotechnology in eco-efficient construction provides an authoritative guide to the role of nanotechnology in the development of eco-efficient construction materials and sustainable construction. The book contains a special focus on applications concerning concrete and cement, as nanotechnology is driving significant development in concrete technologies. The new edition has 14 new chapters, including 3 new parts: Mortars and concrete related applications; Applications for pavements and other structural materials; and Toxicity, safety handling and environmental impacts. Civil engineers requiring an understanding of eco-efficient construction materials, as well as researchers and architects within any field of nanotechnology, eco-efficient materials or the construction industry will find this updated reference to be highly valuable.
Physical Description:1 online resource
ISBN:9780081026427
0081026420
9780081026410
0081026412