As the environmental impact of existing construction and building materials comes under increasing scrutiny; the search for more eco-efficient solutions has intensified. Nanotechnology offers great potential in this area and is already being widely used to great success. Nanotechnology in eco-efficient construction is an authoritative guide to the role of nanotechnology in the development of eco-efficient construction materials and sustainable construction.Following an introduction to the use of nanotechnology in eco-efficient construction materials; part one considers such infrastructural applications as nanoengineered cement-based materials; nanoparticles for high-performance and self-sensing concrete; and the use of nanotechnology to improve the bulk and surface properties of steel for structural applications. Nanoclay-modified asphalt mixtures and safety issues relating to nanomaterials for construction applications are also reviewed before part two goes on to discuss applications for building energy efficiency. Topics explored include thin films and nanostructured coatings; switchable glazing technology and third generation photovoltaic (PV) cells; high-performance thermal insulation materials; and silica nanogel for energy-efficient windows. Finally; photocatalytic applications are the focus of part three; which investigates nanoparticles for pollution control; self-cleaning and photosterilisation; and the role of nanotechnology in manufacturing paints and purifying water for eco-efficient buildings.Nanotechnology in eco-efficient construction is a technical guide for all those involved in the design; production and application of eco-efficient construction materials; including civil engineers; materials scientists; researchers and architects within any field of nanotechnology; eco-efficient materials or the construction industry.Provides an authoritative guide to the role of nanotechnology in the development of eco-efficient construction materials and sustainable constructionExamines the use of nanotechnology in eco-efficient construction materialsConsiders a range of important infrastructural applications; before discussing applications for building energy efficiency
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Interesting tidbits of haunted historyBy Autumn L KruerAs Ive been studying the unusual and haunted history of Madison for about 8 years now; and am a tour guide who gives candelight haunted history and cemetery tours of four cemeteries in Madison (including Springdale Cemetery) for about 6 years now; I was excited about this book coming out! I enjoyed the historical overview and research of the places discussed; was familiar with some of the reported haunted ones; and others were quite a surprise that Id never heard before. I enjoyed the "body snatching" section (though not clear exactly where this happened from the book) and have always wove in a similar one routinely as part of my Springdale Cemetery tour when discussing the reason for sarcophagus; tablet and slab grave marker styles. B.F. Mullens was caught robbing graves while in medical training (the actual crime was in Ripley County); with a doctor and another medical student. Quite a character; I originally accidentally stumbled into him about 4-5 years ago upon the request of a person that asked me to trace Mullen ancestors; specifically B.F. Mullens mother-in-law (a cholera victum that died in the 1850s and is probably buried unmarked in Springdale). One thing led to another; and I had to inform this person that her ancestor was a wildman who got involved in the Irish Fenian movement; was caught red-handed robbing graves; and redeemed himself by serving and practicing medicine for the Union Army during the Civil War (hes buried in St. Patricks in Madison). Im interested in more information on when and where Dr. Schusslers grave robbing took place; the ensuing legal uproar; and will have to research that more!Do I think Madison is possibly the most "haunted town in America?" Well; honestly no. Not by a longshot. Though it has some intriguing stories; when one considers Savannah; New Orleans; or even nearby Louisville . . .0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Favorite Old HauntsBy susan g callawayI grew up in Madison and was surprised to read that many of those houses I remember very well were considered haunted. The last time I visited there we ate at the Broadway Hotel. I am sorry that we didnt have the opportunity to see any of the ghostly inhabitants. It was fun reading about ghosts in my old home town.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Ghosts of Madison; Indiana (Haunted America) Virginia Dyer JorgensenBy CustomerI found the book very interesting. I want to go to some of the locations mentioned in the book. I very familiar with many of the places mentioned.I have taken pictures myself and saw hazes or whatever you want to call them in pictures that I took on a clear blue day. The haze was not in the picture when I took it and only showed up when I printed it out. This type of situation has taken place on too many occasions in my photo taking for me not to pay close attention to and believe that I caught something on film that was naked to the eye.
