A novel biomimetic nanocomposite composed of amorphous silica and calcium oxalate has
been efficiently synthesised by incorporating materials of low toxicity and cost, imitating a …

A nontoxic strengthening and protective agent for porous calcareous stones and cement
mortars has been synthesized in a one-pot synthesis via the sol–gel method, incorporating …

Building materials decay is caused by the combination of chemical, physical and biological
aspects. Therefore, the development of innovative multifunctional building materials is an …

Cultural Heritage constructions of twentieth century consist largely of mortar and concrete
substrates. These concrete structures have suffered different types of decay processes. One …

The decay of building materials is generally caused by the combination of chemical,
physical and biological agents. Therefore, the development of products that combine …

Introduction The main idea of the European STONECORE R&D project (2008 to 2011) was
to develop and evaluate nano materials for the use in refurbishment and conservation of …

A TiO2–SiO2 nanocomposite material was formed inside the pore structure of a very friable
carbonate stone by simple spraying of a sol containing silica oligomers, titania particles and …

A challenging objective in monumental stone restoration is to synthesize crack-free silica
materials for application as consolidants. Hydrophobicity is also a valuable property for such …

External surfaces of stones used in historic buildings often carry high artistic value and need
to be preserved from the damages of time, especially from the detrimental effects of the …

Hypothesis Earth is one of the oldest silicate-based materials in stone heritage, still largely
used in architecture worldwide. Earthen materials are highly susceptible to wind and water …