xiii, 443 pages : illustrations )some color( ; 24 cm.
Woodhead Publishing in materials
Includes bibliographical references and index
edited by F. Pacheco-Torgal ]and 3 others[
Nanoscience and nanoengineering of cement-based materials -- Nanoparticles for high performance concrete )HPC( -- Self-sensing concrete with nanomaterials -- The use of nanotechnology to improve the bulk and surface properties of steel for structural applications -- Nanoclay-modified asphalt mixtures for eco-efficient construction -- Safety issues relating to nanomaterials for construction applications -- Thin films and nanostructured coatings for eco-efficient buildings -- High performance thermal insulation materials for buildings -- Silica nanogel for energy-efficient windows -- Switchable glazing technology for eco-efficient construction -- Third generation photovoltaic )PV( cells for eco-efficient buildings and other applications -- Concrete, mortar and plaster using titanium dioxide nanoparticles : applications in pollution control, self-cleaning and photo sterilization -- Self-cleaning tiles and glasses for eco-efficient buildings -- Nanotechnology in manufacturing paints for eco-efficient buildings -- Nanotechnology for domestiv water purification