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 …

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 …

Colloids and Material Science are nowadays providing innovative and effective
technological solutions in a wide range of applicative fields. In the last decade …

The feasibility and the effectiveness of using hydroxyapatite (HAP) formed by reacting
limestone with a solution of diammonium hydrogen phosphate (DAP) in mild conditions, as a …

A consolidating product based on nanoparticles of slaked lime (Ca (OH) 2) dispersed in
isopropyl alcohol was exposed under different relative humidities (RH), 33%, 54%, 75% and …

A peeling test known as the “Scotch Tape test” has been used for more than 40 years in
conservation practice for assessing the consolidation efficiency of degraded stone …

Cultural heritage objects and structures are subjected to a range of weathering processes
that result in their decay and destruction. To slow weathering rates and/or mitigate their …

Nanotechnology has allowed for significant progress in architectural, artistic, archaeological,
or museum heritage conservation for repairing and preventing damages produced by …

The present work reports a simple, inexpensive method for synthesis of calcium hydroxide
[Ca (OH) 2] nanoparticles (CHNP s). The method involves chemical precipitation (CP) in …

The paper represents the “state of the art” on sustainability in construction materials. In Part
1 of the paper, issues related to production, microstructures, chemical nature, engineering …