Salt weathering can cause substantial deterioration of natural rocks, building stones,
masonry materials, monuments, and engineering structures. Nearly two centuries of salt …

Aerial mortars and plasters have been widely used in construction throughout history, and
their compatibility with historic mortars and plasters has led to their recent re-adoption. This …

In this study, waste pigeon guano (PG) was re-utilized as an ideal biomass adulterant to
improve the photocatalytic activity of the pristine graphitic carbon nitride (gC 3 N 4). Waste …

This investigation studies the physical and chemical effect of salt weathering on
biocalcarenites and biocalcrudites in the Basilica of Our Lady of Succour (Aspe, Spain) …

Salt crystallization-induced decay of Vardavard granodiorite and Shirkouh monzogranite,
two Iranian building stones, were assessed with two non-destructive methods: saturation …

The crystallisation of soluble salts within the pores of the stone is widely recognised as a
major mechanism causing the deterioration of the stone-built architectural heritage …

Pigeon excreta (PE) contains a significant amount of organic components, which are harmful
to the environment and humans. Hence, the proper disposal of PE deals with practical …

Eutrophication has been analyzed mostly in aquatic or soil environments to date. Direct
terrestrial eutrophication of building materials and buildings, contrary eg to their …

The Barbanza Peninsula (Galicia, NW Spain) is located on the west coast of Galicia. It is a
narrow tongue of terrain with an area of 416 km2 and a high altitudinal gradient, with the top …

The conservation and protection of ancient buildings and art-works made of stone materials,
that constitute the Cultural Heritage of each Country, are very delicate tasks involving …