This article presents a short overview of modified cements with photocatalytic activity. First,
the types and three main methods of obtaining photoactive cements are presented. The …

The urgent need for sustainable construction that corresponds to the three pillars of
sustainable development is obvious and continuously requires innovative solutions …

The vanadium redox flow battery (VRFB) has become a highly favored energy storage
system due to its long life, safety, environmental friendliness, and scalability. However, the …

This special issue focused on scientific works in the field of obtaining, characterization and
recent applications of advanced materials, protective films, nanomaterials with multiple uses …

An effective way to obtain the optimal parameters of a process or experiment is the response
surface method. Using the Box–Behnken design further decreases the number of …

The formation of biofilms on cementitious building surfaces can cause visible discoloration
and premature deterioration, and it can also represent a potential health threat to building …

The presence of TiO2 nanoparticles in a cementitious matrix induces self-cleaning capacity
in the presence of UV radiation by combining two mechanisms: surface hydrophilicity and …

Concrete is the most used material in the construction industry, being prone to cracking.
Following the action of aggressive external agents, through cracks, access routes to the …

Construction materials require testing in the laboratory and field to be accepted as viable
tools. Engineered cementitious composites (ECC) are a new material in the class of ultra …

Sažetak Ambalaža, kao važan segment grafičke industrije, ima značajnu ulogu u vizualnoj
komunikaciji te mora biti očekivane razine kvalitete tijekom cijelog vijeka trajanja proizvoda …