• Green nanotechnology : solutions for sustainability and energy in the built environment
  • [NT 42944] Record Type: [NT 8598] Electronic resources : [NT 40817] monographic
    [NT 47348] Title Information: solutions for sustainability and energy in the built environment
    [NT 47261] Author: SmithGeoffrey B.,
    [NT 47354] Secondary Intellectual Responsibility: GranqvistClaes G.,
    [NT 47351] Place of Publication: Boca Raton
    [NT 47263] Published: Taylor & Francis;
    [NT 47352] Year of Publication: 2010
    [NT 47264] Description: 1 online resource (472 p.)
    [NT 47266] Subject: Buildings - Electric equipment -
    [NT 47266] Subject: Buildings - Energy conservation -
    [NT 47266] Subject: Electronic apparatus and appliances -
    [NT 47266] Subject: Nanotechnology -
    [NT 47266] Subject: Sustainable buildings - Design and construction -
    [NT 47266] Subject: Sustainable construction -
    [NT 47266] Subject: Electronic books -
    [NT 51458] Online resource: http://www.crcnetbase.com/isbn/978-1-4200-8532-7
    [NT 47265] Notes: "A CRC title."
    [NT 51398] Summary: A focuses exploration of the role nanotechnology plays in meeting the challenges inherent in minimizing environmental impacts while maximizing energy resources, this book provides an overview of our energy supply, increasing energy production while reducing cost, and offering novel energy sources. It explores the ways in which nanotechnologies can improve structural engineering of energy sources, create novel methods of cooling, and inspire new approaches to water supply and treatment. In addressing these critical issues, the book provides an authoritative resource that provides the foundation
    [NT 50961] ISBN: 9781420085334electronic bk.
    [NT 50961] ISBN: 1420085336electronic bk.
    [NT 50961] ISBN: hbk.
    [NT 60779] Content Note: Front cover; Contents; Preface; Chapter 1. Green Nanotechnology: Introduction and Invitation; Chapter 2. In Harmony with the Environment: Nature's Energy Flows and Desired Materials Properties; Chapter 3. Optical Materials Science for Green Nanotechnology: The Basics; Chapter 4. Visual Indoors-Outdoors Contact and Daylighting: Windows; Chapter 5. Electric Lighting and Daylighting: Luminaires; Chapter 6. Heat and Electricity: Solar Collectors and Solar Cells; Chapter 7. Coolness: High-Albedo Surfaces and Sky Cooling Devices
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