The Johnson–Mehl–Avrami–Kolmogorov (JMAK) formalization, often referred to as the
Avrami equation, was originally developed to describe the progress of phase …

Materials that support natural biodiversity on their surfaces can compensate for human
activities that have a negative impact on nature and thus contribute to a carbon-neutral and …

Silicon recovery from diamond wire saw silicon powder (DWSSP) waste is of great
significance for increasing production profits and alleviating hazardous effects on the …

The classical theory of solid‐state transformation based on nucleation and growth
processes, developed by Kolmogorov, Johnson and Mehl, and Avrami (KJMA theory), is …

The proliferation of artificial concrete structures (ACSs) in the marine environment causes
intertidal habitat loss and is a poor surrogate for natural rocky shores in terms of species …

From the advent of nanotechnologies in building constructions, many materials were
functionalized to create composite material with new properties. Titania (TiO 2) is actually …

Marine biofouling, known as the unwanted accumulation of living organisms on submerged
surfaces, is one of the main factors affecting the operation, maintenance and data quality of …

Building materials are regularly affected by the growth of microalgae. The consequences are
mainly aesthetic but the colonization can cause biodeterioration of the material in the most …

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of environmental temperature and
relative humidity on algae biofouling that often occurs on porous and rough fired brick …

Algal colonization on façade structure is a common phenomenon which significantly
deteriorates the service quality of buildings and may even affect the health of residents …