Because of the explosion in the building industry as well as the growing need to improve
aesthetic durability and lower environmental pollution worldwide, eco-friendly photocatalytic …

Titanium dioxide (TiO2) has been extensively investigated in interdisciplinary research (such
as catalysis, energy, environment, health, etc.) owing to its attractive physico-chemical …

Abstract Evaluation and quantification of the effects of the carbonation process on
photocatalytic activity are essential for the long-term functional assurance of nano TiO 2 …

Stones are among the most widespread traditional materials used in construction for both
structural and ornamental purposes, especially for Cultural Heritage monuments. Stone …

A water soluble siloxane emulsion enriched with silica nanoparticles (7 nm) is sprayed on
white marble and sandstone without the use of any organic solvent. A continuous rough …

Both conservation and intervention methods must be compatible with each other and
appropriate for the original building materials. Therefore, the characterization of historic …

Nanostructured TiO 2 is the most widely studied photocatalytic material and is used in self-
cleaning coatings in buildings and for Cultural Heritage applications. To extend the …

Silica nanoparticles were dispersed in an aqueous emulsion of alkoxy silanes and organic
fluoropolymer. The dispersion was sprayed onto white marble and sandstone. The …

The progression in the use of nanostructured metal oxide or metal oxide based polymeric
nanocomposite for the conservation and refurbishment of cultural heritage are presented in …

Heritage concrete and cement mortars urgently need preventive treatments which slow
down their deterioration, allow to avoid extensive demolition and reconstruction, and …