Many CO 2 reactive by-products from industrial processes can be valorised via carbonation
to produce building materials. The amount of CO 2 captured in mineralisation processes is …

The use of lime-based composites reinforced with fabrics made of natural fibers, is a
promising solution for the strengthening of historical masonry structures owing to its …

The strain-hardening geopolymer composite (SHGC) is a new type of fiber concrete with
excellent ductility and environmental friendliness. However, the high cost of fibers greatly …

Fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) strengthening of concrete structures is recognized as a
promising structural retrofitting technique. However, this method uses extensive application …

We report on the XPS analysis of degraded surfaces inside San Pietro Barisano, the
rupestrian church carved into the calcarenite rock of ancient Matera, which has been a …

The compositional characteristics of cement by-pass dust (CBPD), specifically its alkalinity
and salt content, present significant limitations to its reinsertion in cement production …

Fair-faced concrete (FFC) with a mirror effect was successfully prepared. The grey value
standard deviation, porosity, crack rate and glossiness of the concrete surface were used to …

The utilisation of carbonation treatments to produce building materials is emerging as a
valuable strategy to reduce CO2 emissions in the construction sector. It is of great …

The utilization of ecological and cost-effective construction materials has emerged as a
critical necessity in contemporary circumstances. It is essential to investigate the use of …

Corrosion of metals is a persistent challenge in various industries, leading to significant
economic losses and safety hazards. Conventional corrosion inhibitors often face limitations …