The restoration of weathered cultural relics with suitable materials has been a highly
challenging worldwide. Within this context, nano Ca (OH) 2, the so-called nanolime, has …

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 …

Global cultural heritage is a lucrative asset. It is an important industry generating millions of
jobs and billions of euros in revenue yearly. However, despite the tremendous economic …

Ethyl silicate (tetraethoxysilane, TEOS) is commonly used for consolidating construction
materials containing siliceous components such as sandstone, cement mortars and concrete …

Nanolimes have emerged as efficient consolidants for the conservation of historic and
heritage structures. This research investigates an effective, economical, and sustainable …

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 …

This paper aims to study the strengths and drawbacks of nanolime, ethyl silicate and sodium
silicate coatings in consolidating heritage bricks. Initial X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray …

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 …

Consolidation treatment with nanolime is a common conservation intervention which needs
more research to enhance penetration and mechanical properties while also minimizing the …