Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction to nanotechnology in eco-efficient construction
1.2 The need for nanotechnology in the construction sector
Part I: Infrastructural applications
Chapter 2: Nanoscience and nanoengineering of cement-based materials
2.2 Nanoscience of cement-based materials
2.3 Nanoengineering of cement-based materials
Chapter 3: Nanoparticles for high performance concrete (HPC)
3.2 Concrete with nanoparticles
3.3 The problem of efficient nanoparticle dispersion
Chapter 4: Self-sensing concrete with nanomaterials
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
5.2 Research relating to nanocomposite steel
5.3 Properties of nanocomposite steel
Chapter 6: Nanoclay-modified asphalt mixtures for eco-efficient construction
6.2 Research on nanoclay-modified asphalt mixtures
6.4 Rheological tests and results
6.5 Mechanical testing of asphalt mixtures
Chapter 7: Safety issues relating to nanomaterials for construction applications
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
8.2 Major thin film technologies and some illustrative examples
8.4 Conclusion and future trends
Chapter 9: High performance thermal insulation materials for buildings
9.2 Heat transfer in thermal insulators
9.3 State-of-the-art insulators
Chapter 10: Silica nanogel for energy-efficient windows
10.3 Current applications of aerogels in buildings
10.4 Performance of nanogel windows
Chapter 11: Switchable glazing technology for eco-efficient construction
11.2 Electrochromics: materials and devices
11.3 Thermochromics: materials and devices
11.4 Future trends in electrochromic and thermochromic glazing
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
Part III: Photocatalytic applications
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
14.2 Important production parameters
14.3 Mechanism of self-cleaning glasses and tiles
Chapter 15: Nanotechnology in manufacturing paints for eco-efficient buildings
15.2 Application of photocatalytic paints in an outdoor environment
15.3 Application of photocatalytic paints in an indoor environment
15.4 Potential formation of by-products
Chapter 16: Nanotechnology for domestic water purification
16.2 Nanomaterials and water purification
16.3 The need for nanomaterials in water purification
16.4 Types, properties and uses of nanomaterials in water purification
16.5 Synthesis of nanomaterials
16.6 Nanotechnology: health, safety and environment
16.7 Domestic water purification: challenges to bring about an integrated system
16.7.2 Challenges with development of integrated nano-based systems for water purification