Construction Biotechnology Biogeochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology of Construction Materials and Processes /

• Main Authors: Ivanov, Volodymyr (Author), Stabnikov, Viktor (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Singapore : Springer Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
• Series: Green Energy and Technology,
• Subjects: Engineering.; Chemical engineering.; Environmental engineering.; Biotechnology.; Structural materials.; Building Construction and Design.; Industrial Chemistry/Chemical Engineering.; Structural Materials.; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology.

This book presents the first comprehensive text on construction biomaterials and bioprocesses. It details aspects of construction biotechnology, a new interdisciplinary area involving applications of environmental and industrial microbiology and biotechnology in geotechnical and civil engineering. I...

Table of Contents:

• Basics of Microbiology and Biotechnology for Civil Engineers
• Biotechnological Admixtures and Composites
• Biogeochemical Processes Useful for Construction Biotechnology
• Mechanisms of Microbial Improvement of Construction Ground
• Biocementation
• Bioclogging
• Soil Surface Treatment
• Biocoating of Surfaces
• Microbial Cements and Grouts
• Optimization and Design of Bioclogging and Biocementation
• Biotechnologies of Green Building and Green City
• Microbiology and Biotechnology of Construction Environment
• Prevention of Biocorrosion, Biodeterioration and Biofouling in Civil Engineering
• Future Developments and New Areas of Applications.