This work aims to reveal the recent research trends in the consolidation of stone-built
heritage and discuss the advantages and drawbacks of the options and strategies followed …

Stone has been widely used as a construction material since ancient times, and its
preservation is crucial in historical and contemporary buildings. Biodeterioration and other …

Nanolime products are one of the most promising consolidation methods for historic
calcareous substrates. Whilst the popularity of nanolime has been growing, its consolidation …

This paper shows a study on the consolidation effectiveness of nano-silica and nano-lime-
based consolidants (ie Nano Estel® and Nanorestore®, respectively), both available on the …

The unpredictable effects of climate change impose the safeguarding of Cultural Heritage
(CH) with effective and durable materials as a vital solution in the invaluable socioeconomic …

Due to air pollution and natural weathering, many silicate relics are severely degraded and
in urgent need of conservation. Generally, consolidation materials are introduced into …

Despite many existing solutions and the research effort to produce tetraethyl-orthosilicate
(TEOS)-based products with improved properties for the consolidation of carbonate stones …

Nanolime is a promising consolidation treatment for the conservation of historic structures
thanks to its high compatibility with carbonate-based substrates. Nanolime products can …

Historic calcareous structures suffer from weathering processes that result in the loss of
some of their original properties. Nanolime products represent an attractive choice for the …

Abstract Mogao Grottoes is a World Cultural Heritage site with splendid ancient murals and
sculptures which record the culture and history of the Silk Road. To consolidate these …