Biotechnologies and Biomimetics for Civil Engineering

Book Overview

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

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3319351796
• ISBN13: 9783319351797
• Release Date: September 2016
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 437 Pages
• Weight: 1.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"