Sustainable Nanomaterials for the Construction Industry (Emerging Materials and Technologies)

By: Ghasan Fahim Huseien and Kwok Wei Shah

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Synopsis: Sustainable Nanomaterials for the Construction Industry examines applications of sustainable nanomaterials used in the building construction sector. The chapters focus on sustainable construction materials using nanotechnology such as pigments, modified cement, polymer, glass, phase change materials and air purification. • Highlights nanotechnology applications in smart buildings • Reviews nano-enhanced glass and phase change materials for energy saving and energy storage • Discusses nanomaterials used in air purification applications as well as sustainable pigments • Covers latest developments in polymers, glasses, coatings, paints and insulating materials Aimed at materials and construction engineers, this work offers advanced solutions to enhancing properties of common building materials to improve and extend their performance.