Biotechnologies and Biomimetics for Civil Engineering

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...

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Other Authors: Pacheco Torgal, Fernando. (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt), Labrincha, J. A. (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt), Diamanti, M. V. (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt), Yu, C.-P. (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt), Lee, H. K. (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt)
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2015.
Edition:1st ed. 2015.
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-09287-4
Table of Contents:
  • 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.