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 …

Calcium carbonate represents a large portion of carbon reservoir and is used commercially
for a variety of applications. Microbial carbonate precipitation, a by-product of microbial …

This work presents the first review on biodiversity, biodeterioration and bioreceptivity of
architectural ceramics. Literature dating from 1972 to 2014 was compiled and analysed in …

Building envelope materials containing titanium dioxide have been proposed to exploit their
photoactivated depolluting and self-cleaning potential, but a full appraisal of their durability …

Sub-aerial biofilm (SAB) development on solar panels was studied in São Paulo. After 6, 12
and 18 months' exposure, photovoltaic panels were covered by increasing proportions of …

Wall finishes with high solar reflectance and thermal emittance, commonly known as cool
walls, can reduce the exterior surface temperatures of façades, and consequently the …

Solar reflectance and thermal emittance are fundamental parameters in the evaluation of a
building's thermal and energetic performance, particularly important for “cool” surfaces …

Phosphogypsum (CaSO4) is produced as a waste by-product during phosphoric acid
production in the fertilizer industry. Only 15% of worldwide phosphogypsum production is …

The demand for energy-efficient dwellings has led to various design solutions that improve
the performance of building envelopes. High surface temperatures affect the durability of …

Cool materials are a suitable way to mitigate urban heat islands and help dimmish CO 2
emissions and thermal discomfort in cities. However, the deposition of particulate matter and …