The negative impacts of cement-based material (CBM) production are way bigger than ever
expected. To illustrate the scale of this phenomenon, all the forests in the world, regardless …

The application of surface treatments in concrete has been widely investigated over the past
decades. Surface treatment technology has become more important in concrete structures …

This study explored the effectiveness of tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS) as a Portland cement
mortar consolidant to verify whether it meets the requirements for use in cultural assets …

In this work, the effectiveness of nanocomposite surface treatments as protective systems for
concrete substrates was evaluated. The study was carried out on hybrid organic–inorganic …

An anti-graffiti coating (AGC) is a protective layer applied on the surface (all types including
cultural heritage and metallics) to limit possible vandalism phenomena. AGCs are one of the …

The relatively fast setting of alkali-activated slag (AAS) greatly restricts its wide application.
ZnO can serve as the retardant for AAS. However, the role of ZnO in AAS is not well …

Superabsorbent polymer (SAP) has been applied in alkali-activated slag (AAS) for internal
curing, but its interaction mechanism remains unclear. This study employed SAP of a large …

The understanding of the adhesion between protective coating and concrete is essential to
ensure the aesthetic of buildings. Polyurea (PU) based coating are mainly deposited on the …

This paper reports the results from the comparative evaluation of the global cleaning
effectiveness of four graffiti colours (red, blue, black and silver) applied on two granites with …

Alkali-activated materials (AAM) have garnered significant attention for the treatment of Pb-
contaminated solid waste, attributed to their low carbon footprint and superior stabilization …