Biotechnologies and Biomimetics for Civil Engineering

• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Άλλοι συγγραφείς: Pacheco Torgal, Fernando (Επιμελητής έκδοσης), Labrincha, J. A. (Επιμελητής έκδοσης), Diamanti, M. V. (Επιμελητής έκδοσης), Yu, C.-P (Επιμελητής έκδοσης), Lee, H. K. (Επιμελητής έκδοσης)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2015.
• Θέματα: Engineering.; Energy efficiency.; Building materials.; Environmental engineering.; Biotechnology.; Building Materials.; Energy Efficiency (incl. Buildings).; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology.

Putting forward an innovative approach to solving current technological problems faced by human society, this book encompasses a holistic way of perceiving the potential of natural systems. Nature has developed several materials and processes which both maintain an optimal performance and are also t...

Πίνακας περιεχομένων:

• 1
• Introduction to biotechnologies and biomimetics for civil engineering 2
• Basics of construction microbial biotechnology  3
• General aspects of biomimetic materials 4
• Bioinspired design for climate change 5
• Bioinspired building facades 6
• A green building envelope: a crucial contribution to biophilic cities 7
• Architectural bio-photo reactors: harvesting micro-algae on the surface of architecture 8
• Reducing indoor air pollutants through biotechnology 9
• Bio-inspired self-cleaning materials 10
• Bio-Inspired strategy for developing innovative bridges 11
• Bioinspired sensors for structural health monitoring 12
• Bioinspired flexible construction materials 13
• Bioinspired concrete 14
• Production of bacteria for structural concrete 15
• Bacteria for concrete surface treatment  16
• Bacteria for surface treatment of normal and lightweight concrete: A case study 17
• Biotechnological aspects of soil decontamination 18
• Microbial fuel cells for water treatment.