The reaction of slaked lime with atmospheric CO 2 in the presence of humidity leads to the
formation of cementing carbonate phases in traditional aerial lime mortars and plasters. This …

Titanium dioxide has been recently used in its nanometric form to develop smart products
and coatings on several building components so as to better preserve their visual aspect …

This research work presents the design of a transparent-hydrophobic hybrid semi-crystalline
SiO2–TiO2 coating and its application in the field of monument conservation. The SiO2 …

The environmental pollution in urban areas is one of the causes for poor indoor air quality in
buildings, particularly in suburban areas. The development of photocatalytic construction …

Atmospheric pollution has an evidently adverse impact on the esthetics of urban buildings
and structures. Thus, the synthesis of photocatalysts capable of removing pollutants …

The scope of this collective paper produced in the frame of RILEM TC 277-LHS is to provide
sound knowledge on the use of additives/admixtures in lime-based mortars, based on …

In previous works, commercial mortars containing anatase phase titanium dioxide were
proved to show photoactivated properties under UV light irradiation. These materials …

Mortars made with Portland cement, two different calcium aluminate cements and air lime
were chosen to incorporate photocatalytic additives, because they have large exposed …

Photocatalytic cementitious materials used in urban buildings are promising to mitigate air
pollution sustainably. The changes of NO concentration in previous studies have been …

The development and application of self-cleaning treatments on historical and architectural
stone surfaces could be a significant improvement in conservation, protection and …