Nanotechnology in Eco-efficient Construction : Materials, Processes and Applications /
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| Edition: | Second edition. |
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| Imprint: | United Kingdom : Elsevier Ltd. : Woodhead Publishing, 2018. |
| Description: | 1 online resource. |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | Woodhead Publishing series in civil and structural engineering Woodhead Publishing series in civil and structural engineering. |
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| Format: | E-Resource Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11780809 |
| 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.- 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 |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource. |
| ISBN: | 9780081026427 0081026420 9780081026410 0081026412 |