Advances in Bio-Based Materials for Construction and Energy Efficiency fills a gap in the published literature, discussing bio-based materials and biotechnologies that are crucial for a more sustainable construction industry. With comprehensive coverage and contributions from leading experts in the field, the book includes sections on bio-based materials and biotechnologies for infrastructure applications, bio-based materials and biotechnologies for building energy efficiency, and other applications, such as using biotechnology to reduce indoor air pollution, for water treatment, and in soil decontamination. The book will be an essential reference resource for academic researchers, civil engineers, contractors working in construction works, postgraduate students and other professionals.
1. Advances in Bio-Based Materials for Construction and Energy Efficiency - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. i 4. Table of Contents - p. i 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. Contributors - p. xiii 7. Chapter 1 An introductory overview of bio-based construction materials - p. 1 8. Part I: Bio-based materials and biotechnologies for infrastructure applications - p. 14 9. Chapter 2 Performance of asphalt mixtures with partial replacement of fossil binders by bio-based binders - p. 17 10. Chapter 3 Nanocellulose fibers and crystals as emulsifying agents - p. 49 11. Chapter 4 Concrete with plant-based biomass aggregates and biomass ash - p. 83 12. Chapter 5 Geopolymer activator using rice husk ash - p. 127 13. Chapter 6 Utilization of agricultural waste-based materials in geopolymer - p. 145 14. Chapter 7 Performance of concrete using bacteria and bio-fibers - p. 171 15. Chapter 8 Fire performance of hemp concrete - p. 199 16. Chapter 9 Performance of cementitious composites incorporating flax fibers - p. 229 17. Chapter 10 Properties and environmental performance of concrete modified with a bio-additive based on Opuntia ficus-indica - p. 243 18. Chapter 11 Performance of cementitious composites incorporating nanocellulose fibers - p. 269 19. Chapter 12 Performance of cementitious composites based on spent coffee ground - p. 297 20. Chapter 13 LCA of wall infill made with agriculture waste - p. 337 21. Part II: Bio-based materials and biotechnologies for building energy efficiency - p. 364 22. Chapter 14 Thermal insulating lightweight aerogels based on nanocellulose - p. 367 23. Chapter 15 Thermal performance and durability of hemp shiv and recycled cardboard fibers - p. 395 24. Chapter 16 Thermal performance of hemp clay walls - p. 421 25. Chapter 17 Thermal performance of mortars with agricultural waste - p. 445 26. Chapter 18 Thermal performance and cost efficiency of hemp filled bricks - p. 467 27. Chapter 19 Physical characterization of two Native Chilean Macroalgae: Luga (Sarcothalia crispata) and Sargazo (Sargassum) for their use as thermal insulation material in sustainable housing - p. 499 28. Chapter 20 Optimizing passive building walls using PCMs and bio-based hygroscopic materials - p. 513 29. Chapter 21 Performance of dry-assembled wooden walls with bio-PCM - p. 539 30. Chapter 22 Innovative urban sustainability: Low-maintenance photobioreactor façades in architectural design - p. 565 31. Index - p. 589
Advances in Bio-Based Materials for Construction and Energy Efficiency fills a gap in the published literature, discussing bio-based materials and biotechnologies that are crucial for a more sustainable construction industry. With comprehensive coverage and contributions from leading experts in the field, the book includes sections on bio-based materials and biotechnologies for infrastructure applications, bio-based materials and biotechnologies for building energy efficiency, and other applications, such as using biotechnology to reduce indoor air pollution, for water treatment, and in soil decontamination. The book will be an essential reference resource for academic researchers, civil engineers, contractors working in construction works, postgraduate students and other professionals.
1. Advances in Bio-Based Materials for Construction and Energy Efficiency - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. i 4. Table of Contents - p. i 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. Contributors - p. xiii 7. Chapter 1 An introductory overview of bio-based construction materials - p. 1 8. Part I: Bio-based materials and biotechnologies for infrastructure applications - p. 14 9. Chapter 2 Performance of asphalt mixtures with partial replacement of fossil binders by bio-based binders - p. 17 10. Chapter 3 Nanocellulose fibers and crystals as emulsifying agents - p. 49 11. Chapter 4 Concrete with plant-based biomass aggregates and biomass ash - p. 83 12. Chapter 5 Geopolymer activator using rice husk ash - p. 127 13. Chapter 6 Utilization of agricultural waste-based materials in geopolymer - p. 145 14. Chapter 7 Performance of concrete using bacteria and bio-fibers - p. 171 15. Chapter 8 Fire performance of hemp concrete - p. 199 16. Chapter 9 Performance of cementitious composites incorporating flax fibers - p. 229 17. Chapter 10 Properties and environmental performance of concrete modified with a bio-additive based on Opuntia ficus-indica - p. 243 18. Chapter 11 Performance of cementitious composites incorporating nanocellulose fibers - p. 269 19. Chapter 12 Performance of cementitious composites based on spent coffee ground - p. 297 20. Chapter 13 LCA of wall infill made with agriculture waste - p. 337 21. Part II: Bio-based materials and biotechnologies for building energy efficiency - p. 364 22. Chapter 14 Thermal insulating lightweight aerogels based on nanocellulose - p. 367 23. Chapter 15 Thermal performance and durability of hemp shiv and recycled cardboard fibers - p. 395 24. Chapter 16 Thermal performance of hemp clay walls - p. 421 25. Chapter 17 Thermal performance of mortars with agricultural waste - p. 445 26. Chapter 18 Thermal performance and cost efficiency of hemp filled bricks - p. 467 27. Chapter 19 Physical characterization of two Native Chilean Macroalgae: Luga (Sarcothalia crispata) and Sargazo (Sargassum) for their use as thermal insulation material in sustainable housing - p. 499 28. Chapter 20 Optimizing passive building walls using PCMs and bio-based hygroscopic materials - p. 513 29. Chapter 21 Performance of dry-assembled wooden walls with bio-PCM - p. 539 30. Chapter 22 Innovative urban sustainability: Low-maintenance photobioreactor façades in architectural design - p. 565 31. Index - p. 589
