Centro de Território, Ambiente e Construção
Escola de Engenharia da Universidade do Minho
Campus de Azurém
4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal
Phone: + 351 253 510 200 (517 206)
Fax: + 351 253 510 217
Email: geral@ctac.uminho.pt
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}, keywords = {Eco-efficient construction, Nanotechnology, Sustainable development}, isbn = {9780081026427}, url = {https://www.elsevier.com/books/nanotechnology-in-eco-efficient-construction/pacheco-torgal/978-0-08-102641-0}, author = {Pacheco-Torgal, F.}, editor = {Pacheco-Torgal, F.} }
guide illustrating the role and use of nanotechnology in the development of
eco-efficient construction materials for sustainable construction. Broken down
over five parts, the introductory chapters consider nanotech applications for
mortars and concrete, which have high performance and self-healing ability. Part
II considers nanomodified materials for pavements, structural health monitoring,
ice-phobic and corrosion-free nanocoatings, as well as fire-retardant nanocoatings
for protection of structural wood. Part III encompasses applications for building
energy efficiency, including multifunctional architectural glazing based on highly
transparent perovskite-based photovoltaics, as well as recent developments in
the field of electrochromic glazing. Photocatalytic applications are the focus
of Part IV, which investigates nanoparticles for pollution control, self-cleaning,
and photocatalytic water purification. Finally, Part V discusses toxicity, safety
handling, and the environmental impacts of nanoparticles.
The Centre for Territory, Environment and Construction (CTAC) is a research unit of the School of Engineering of University of Minho (UMinho), recognised by the “FCT – Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia” (Foundation for Science and Technology), associated to the Department of Civil Engineering (DEC), with whom it shares resources and namely human resources.
Currently CTAC aggregates 24 researchers holding a PhD of which 20 are faculty professors of the Civil Engineering Department. Read more
Centro de Território, Ambiente e Construção
Escola de Engenharia da Universidade do Minho
Campus de Azurém
4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal
Phone: + 351 253 510 200 (517 206)
Fax: + 351 253 510 217
Email: geral@ctac.uminho.pt