Nanotechnology in Construction

Nanotechnology in Construction






P.J.M. Bartos, J.J. Hughes, P. Trtik , W. Zhu , "Nanotechnology in
Construction"
Royal Society of Chemistry; 1 edition (July 13, 2004) | ISBN:0854046232 |
374 pages | PDF | 19 Mb


The importance of nanotechnology related research and development has
become recognised worldwide. Substantial public and private investment
is now being ploughed into research and development in a number of
industrial sectors, where nanotechnology has become established and has
led to new commercial products. The construction industry, having major
economic significance with nano-scale research and development which is
only emerging, offers a wide scope for exploitation of nanotechnology.

With international contributions from experts in the field,
Nanotechnology in Construction amalgamates previously fragmented
research and emerging trends. It reflects the inherent
multi-disciplinary nature of nano-scale research in construction and
contributions cover a wide spectrum, from highly scientific
investigations to futuristic applications. The books is organised into
four broad sections, the first reviews and analyses the prospects of
exploitation of nanotechnology in construction, the second discusses
novel tools and their capabilities, the final two sections show existing
significant products where nanotechnology has been already been
exploited or where product development is under-way.

Nanotechnology in Construction will appeal to researchers already
working in this field as well as those wishing to enter it. It will also
inform governmental and other funding agencies of the most promising
future directions and their related timescales. Practical applications
are considered and explanations of the underlying basics are given,
raising awareness and understanding of what nanotechnology can offer to
construction professionals in general.