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Foreword; Contents; 1 Introduction to Biotechnologies and Biomimetics for Civil Engineering; Abstract; 1.1...Sustainable Development Challenges; 1.2...Civil Engineering: The Rebirth of an Obsolete Curriculum Through Biotechnologies and Biomimetics; 1.3...Book Outline; References; 2 Basics of Construction Microbial Biotechnology; Abstract; 2.1...Introduction; 2.2...Microorganisms in Construction Microbial Biotechnology; 2.3...Application of Microbial Biopolymers in Construction Industry and Geotechnical Engineering; 2.4...Construction Bioplastics; 2.5...Biocements and Biogrouts
2.5.1 Calcium- and Urea-Dependent Biocementation2.5.2 Biocementation Based on Production of Carbonates by Heterotrophic Bacteria During Aerobic or Anoxic Oxidation of Organics; 2.5.3 Biogas Production in Situ for Mitigation of Soil Liquefaction; 2.5.4 Calcium- and Magnesium-Based Biocementation; 2.5.5 Calcium-Phosphate Biocementation; 2.5.6 Calcium Bicarbonate Biocementation; 2.5.7 Iron-Based Bioclogging and Biocementation; 2.5.8 Eco-Efficient Biocement; 2.6...Bioremediation and Biodecontamination of Construction Site Through Biocementation; 2.7...Conclusions; References
3 General Aspects of Biomimetic MaterialsAbstract; 3.1...Introduction; 3.2...General Aspects of Biomaterials; 3.2.1 Key Structural Features of Biomaterials; 3.2.2 Synthesis of Biomaterials; 3.3...Development of Biomimetic Materials; 3.3.1 Mechanical Properties; 3.3.2 Optical Properties; 3.3.3 Superhydrophobicity and Self-Cleaning Properties; 3.3.4 Anti-biocolonization Properties; 3.3.5 Adhesive Properties; 3.4...Conclusions; References; 4 Can Biomimicry Be a Useful Tool for Design for Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation?; Abstract; 4.1...Introduction: Climate Change and the Built Environment
4.2...Biomimicry and Climate Change4.3...Biomimicry for Mitigating GHG Emissions from the Built Environment; 4.3.1 Biomimicry for Energy Efficiency; 4.3.2 Biomimetic Energy Generation; 4.3.3 Biomimetic Sequestering and Storage of Carbon; 4.4...Biomimetic Strategies for Adaptation to Climate Change in the Built Environment; 4.4.1 Responding to Direct Impacts of Climate Change; 4.4.2 Systemic Improvement of the Built Environment; 4.4.2.1 Mimicking How Ecosystems Work: Process Strategies; 4.4.2.2 Mimicking What Ecosystems Do: Ecosystem Functions; 4.5...Conclusions; Acknowledgments; References
5 Bio-inspired Adaptive Building SkinsAbstract; 5.1...Introduction; 5.2...Adopting Bio-inspired Adaptation Principles in Building Envelope Design; 5.2.1 Adaptability; 5.2.2 Multi-ability; 5.2.3 Evolvability; 5.3...Overview and Analysis of Bio-inspired Facades; 5.3.1 Form; 5.3.1.1 Form: Material; 5.3.1.2 Form: Component; 5.3.1.3 Form: Facade; 5.3.1.4 Form: Whole Building; 5.3.2 Function; 5.3.2.1 Function: Material; 5.3.2.2 Function: Component; 5.3.2.3 Function: Façade; 5.3.2.4 Function: Whole Building; 5.4...Design Support Tools; References
2.5.1 Calcium- and Urea-Dependent Biocementation2.5.2 Biocementation Based on Production of Carbonates by Heterotrophic Bacteria During Aerobic or Anoxic Oxidation of Organics; 2.5.3 Biogas Production in Situ for Mitigation of Soil Liquefaction; 2.5.4 Calcium- and Magnesium-Based Biocementation; 2.5.5 Calcium-Phosphate Biocementation; 2.5.6 Calcium Bicarbonate Biocementation; 2.5.7 Iron-Based Bioclogging and Biocementation; 2.5.8 Eco-Efficient Biocement; 2.6...Bioremediation and Biodecontamination of Construction Site Through Biocementation; 2.7...Conclusions; References
3 General Aspects of Biomimetic MaterialsAbstract; 3.1...Introduction; 3.2...General Aspects of Biomaterials; 3.2.1 Key Structural Features of Biomaterials; 3.2.2 Synthesis of Biomaterials; 3.3...Development of Biomimetic Materials; 3.3.1 Mechanical Properties; 3.3.2 Optical Properties; 3.3.3 Superhydrophobicity and Self-Cleaning Properties; 3.3.4 Anti-biocolonization Properties; 3.3.5 Adhesive Properties; 3.4...Conclusions; References; 4 Can Biomimicry Be a Useful Tool for Design for Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation?; Abstract; 4.1...Introduction: Climate Change and the Built Environment
4.2...Biomimicry and Climate Change4.3...Biomimicry for Mitigating GHG Emissions from the Built Environment; 4.3.1 Biomimicry for Energy Efficiency; 4.3.2 Biomimetic Energy Generation; 4.3.3 Biomimetic Sequestering and Storage of Carbon; 4.4...Biomimetic Strategies for Adaptation to Climate Change in the Built Environment; 4.4.1 Responding to Direct Impacts of Climate Change; 4.4.2 Systemic Improvement of the Built Environment; 4.4.2.1 Mimicking How Ecosystems Work: Process Strategies; 4.4.2.2 Mimicking What Ecosystems Do: Ecosystem Functions; 4.5...Conclusions; Acknowledgments; References
5 Bio-inspired Adaptive Building SkinsAbstract; 5.1...Introduction; 5.2...Adopting Bio-inspired Adaptation Principles in Building Envelope Design; 5.2.1 Adaptability; 5.2.2 Multi-ability; 5.2.3 Evolvability; 5.3...Overview and Analysis of Bio-inspired Facades; 5.3.1 Form; 5.3.1.1 Form: Material; 5.3.1.2 Form: Component; 5.3.1.3 Form: Facade; 5.3.1.4 Form: Whole Building; 5.3.2 Function; 5.3.2.1 Function: Material; 5.3.2.2 Function: Component; 5.3.2.3 Function: Façade; 5.3.2.4 Function: Whole Building; 5.4...Design Support Tools; References