Volcanic ashes are pyroclastic materials commonly found in many regions of the world.
Many deposits of volcanic ashes are unexploited, despite their potential interest for several …

Fresco wall paintings are one of the oldest artforms in our cultural heritage, dating back to
the second millennium BC. In this work, we carry out a thorough review on the evolution of …

Abstract Within the Topical Collection, this paper represents an introductory contribution
aimed at describing and discussing the research questions and the sampling criteria in the …

The paper represents the “state of the art” on sustainability in construction materials. In Part
1 of the paper, issues related to production, microstructures, chemical nature, engineering …

Traditional lime-based plasters and renders are complex multilayer systems composed of
various mortars; they exhibit behavior affected by their own properties, mutual interaction …

Different techniques (X-ray diffraction, field emission scanning electron microscope,
colorimetry, visible-near infrared reflectance spectroscopy) were carried out to investigate …

This paper aims at presenting an overview of Roman wall painting production between late
Republic and the early Empire. It will focus on the technique and style of in situ wall …

Lime plaster and mortar are pyrotechnological materials that have been employed in
constructions since prehistoric times. They may nucleate as calcite and/or aragonite under …

Human activity has required, since its origins, stones as raw material for carving,
construction and rock art. The study, exploration, use and maintenance of building stones is …

To accelerate the carbonation of lime, mortar samples were cured in chambers with high CO
2 concentration. Two types of lime mortar were prepared, which are similar to Roman mortar …