Nanotechnology in ECO-efficient Construction

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 Chapter 5: The use of nanotechnology to improve the bulk and surface properties of steel for structural applications Abstract: 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Research relating to nanocomposite steel 5.3 Properties of nanocomposite steel 5.4 Future trends Chapter 6: Nanoclay-modified asphalt mixtures for eco-efficient construction Abstract: 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Research on nanoclay-modified asphalt mixtures 6.3 Material and methods 6.4 Rheological tests and results 6.5 Mechanical testing of asphalt mixtures 6.6 Conclusion 6.7 Future trends Chapter 7: Safety issues relating to nanomaterials for construction applications Abstract: 7.1 Introduction to nanotoxicity 7.2 Potential nano-hazards of manufactured nanomaterials (MNMs) utilized in construction 7.3 Lifecycle of nano-enabled structures 7.4 Toxicity profiling for nanomaterials 7.5 Future trends and conclusions Part II: Applications for building energy efficiency Chapter 8: Thin films and nanostructured coatings for eco-efficient buildings Abstract: 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Major thin film technologies and some illustrative examples 8.3 Large-scale manufacturing 8.4 Conclusion and future trends Chapter 9: High performance thermal insulation materials for buildings Abstract: 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Heat transfer in thermal insulators 9.3 State-of-the-art insulators 9.4 Applications 9.5 Future trends Chapter 10: Silica nanogel for energy-efficient windows Abstract: 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Aerogels for windows 10.3 Current applications of aerogels in buildings 10.4 Performance of nanogel windows 10.5 Future trends Chapter 11: Switchable glazing technology for eco-efficient construction Abstract: 11.1 Introduction 11.2 Electrochromics: materials and devices 11.3 Thermochromics: materials and devices 11.4 Future trends in electrochromic and thermochromic glazing Chapter 12: Third generation photovoltaic (PV) cells for eco-efficient buildings and other applications Abstract: 12.1 Introduction 12.2 History of photovoltaic (PV) cells 12.3 Functions of a photovoltaic (PV) cell 12.4 Overview of photovoltaic (PV) technology: first, second and third generation cells 12.5 The use of nanotechnology in photovoltaic (PV) technology 12.6 Future trends 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 Abstract: 14.1 Introduction 14.2 Important production parameters 14.3 Mechanism of self-cleaning glasses and tiles 14.