Biotechnologies and Biomimetics for Civil Engineering
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Beschreibung
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 totally biodegradable, properties which can be used in civil engineering.
Delivering the latest research findings to building industry professionals and other practitioners, as well as containing information useful to the public, ‘Biotechnologies and Biomimetics for Civil Engineering’ serves as an important tool to tackle the challenges of a more sustainable construction industry and the future of buildings.
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 totally biodegradable, properties which can be used in civil engineering.
Delivering the latest research findings to building industry professionals and other practitioners, as well as containing information useful to the public, ‘Biotechnologies and Biomimetics for Civil Engineering’ serves as an important tool to tackle the challenges of a more sustainable construction industry and the future of buildings.
Discusses how to solve current technological problems in civil engineering by using natural systems Gives practitioners the tools to tackle the challenges of a more sustainable construction industry Includes contributions by top industry researchers Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
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Fernando Pacheco Torgal
Themen in »Biotechnologies and Biomimetics for Civil Engineering«
Architectural bio-photo reactors Bacteria for Concrete Bioinspired design Bioinspired flexible construction materials Bioinspired sensors Biomimetic Materials Microbial Fuel Cells for Water Treatment