| Title | : | Nanotechnology in Eco-efficient Construction |
|---|---|---|
| Author | : | Fernando Pacheco-Torgal, Maria Vittoria Diamanti, Ali Nazari, Claes Goran-Granqvist, Alina Pruna & Serji Amirkhanian |
| Release | : | 2018-11-22 |
| Kind | : | ebook |
| Genre | : | Engineering, Books, Professional & Technical |
| Size | : | 234903480 |
| 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. - Addresses issues such as toxicity and LCA aspects - New chapters covering safety handling on occupational exposure of nanoparticles and the assessment of personal exposure to airborne nanomaterials - Discusses the effects of adding nano-particles on the durability and on the properties of geopolymers |
