Recent advances in durability of superhydrophobic self-cleaning technology: a critical review

SP Dalawai, MAS Aly, SS Latthe, R Xing… - Progress in Organic …, 2020 - Elsevier
Self-cleaning concept has achieved significant attention because of their distinct features
and inclusive range of probable applications in various fields. Inspired from the lotus effect; …

[HTML][HTML] Progress of functionalized TiO2-based nanomaterials in the construction industry: A comprehensive review

M Janczarek, Ł Klapiszewski, P Jędrzejczak… - Chemical Engineering …, 2022 - Elsevier
The intensive development of construction in recent years and the increasing demands on
the durability and service life of buildings have increasingly caused construction scientists to …

TiO2-based nanocoatings for preserving architectural stone surfaces: An overview

P Munafò, GB Goffredo, E Quagliarini - Construction and Building Materials, 2015 - Elsevier
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 …

[HTML][HTML] Self-cleaning performance of photocatalytic cement mortar: synergistic effects of hydration and carbonation

D Liu, A Kaja, Y Chen, HJH Brouwers, Q Yu - Cement and Concrete …, 2022 - Elsevier
The prospect of nano-photocatalysts in cementitious systems is promising but the
engineering application is still limited, caused by the insufficient insights on durability …

Nanomaterials in art conservation

P Baglioni, E Carretti, D Chelazzi - Nature Nanotechnology, 2015 - nature.com
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New nanomaterials for applications in conservation and restoration of stony materials: A review

A Sierra-Fernández, LS Gómez Villalba, ME Rabanal… - 2017 - digital.csic.es
In recent times, nanomaterials have been applied in the construction and maintenance of
the worldÅLs cultural heritage with the aim of improving the consolidation and protection …

Research and application progress of nano-modified coating in improving the durability of cement-based materials

B Yin, C Wu, D Hou, S Li, Z Jin, M Wang… - Progress in Organic …, 2021 - Elsevier
Nano-modified composite coatings have illustrated a promising prospect for protecting
cement-based material due to their excellent functional properties. This paper reviews the …

A review on catalytic nanomaterials for volatile organic compounds VOC removal and their applications for healthy buildings

KW Shah, W Li - Nanomaterials, 2019 - mdpi.com
In order to improve the indoor air quality, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) can be
removed via an efficient approach by using catalysts. This review proposed a …

[HTML][HTML] Cu-TiO2/SiO2 photocatalysts for concrete-based building materials: Self-cleaning and air de-pollution performance

S Khannyra, MJ Mosquera, M Addou… - Construction and Building …, 2021 - Elsevier
As a consequence of human activities, today, we are exposed to high pollution levels that
cause building materials damage and many diseases. The application of TiO 2 as coating …

Outdoor urban nanomaterials: the emergence of a new, integrated, and critical field of study

M Baalousha, Y Yang, ME Vance, BP Colman… - Science of The Total …, 2016 - Elsevier
Engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) are currently widely incorporated in the outdoor urban
environmental fabric and numerous new applications and products containing ENMs are …