[HTML][HTML] Selection of passive energy consumption optimisation strategies for buildings

A Balali, A Yunusa-Kaltungo - Renewable and Sustainable Energy …, 2025 - Elsevier
Passive energy consumption optimisation strategies are apt solutions to tackle the negative
impacts of buildings on people and environment. However, the existence of numerous …

[HTML][HTML] TiO2-Based Mortars for Rendering Building Envelopes: A Review of the Surface Finishing for Sustainability

JD Bersch, R Picanço Casarin, J Maia, AB Masuero… - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
Building envelopes coated with TiO2-based mortars benefit from depolluting, antibiological
and self-cleaning effects. Therefore, photocatalytic renders are allies in the quest for …

[HTML][HTML] Hygrothermal behaviour of external thermal insulation composite systems (ETICS) to withstand biological colonisation

JL Parracha, R Veiga, MG Gomes… - Journal of Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
ETICS are multilayer building solutions applied to the building external walls to provide an
improved thermal performance to the building envelope. However, several questions have …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of hygrothermal and natural aging on the durability of multilayer insulation systems incorporating thermal mortars with EPS and aerogel

JL Parracha, R Veiga, L Nunes… - Cement and Concrete …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study evaluated the durability of three innovative multilayer insulation systems
incorporating thermal mortars with EPS aggregates and silica aerogel granules after …

[HTML][HTML] Durability assessment of external thermal insulation composite systems in urban and maritime environments

JL Parracha, G Borsoi, R Veiga, I Flores-Colen… - Science of the Total …, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems (ETICS) are multilayer solutions
which provide an enhanced thermal performance to the building envelope. However …

Effectiveness and durability of anti-graffiti products applied on ETICS: towards a compatible and sustainable graffiti removal protocol

BC Gil, G Borsoi, JL Parracha, A Dionísio… - … Science and Pollution …, 2023 - Springer
Abstract External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems (ETICS) are widely used
constructive solutions which aim at enhancing the building thermal performance …

[HTML][HTML] Artificial Intelligence-Enhanced Colorimetric Assessment of Self-Cleaning Road Marking Paints

O Lima Jr, IR Segundo, L Mazzoni, MFM Costa… - Applied Sciences, 2024 - mdpi.com
Road markings (RMs) typically consist of a paint layer and a retroreflective layer. They play a
crucial role in road safety by offering visibility and guidance to drivers. Over their lifetime, dirt …

Artificial intelligence-enhanced colorimetric assessment of self-cleaning road marking paints

OSL Júnior, IG Rocha Segundo, L Mazzoni… - 2024 - repositorium.sdum.uminho.pt
Road markings (RMs) typically consist of a paint layer and a retroreflective layer. They play a
crucial role in road safety by offering visibility and guidance to drivers. Over their lifetime, dirt …

Improving the road safety and the service life of road markings through self-cleaning ability

OSL Júnior, IG Rocha Segundo, LN Mazzoni… - 2024 - repositorium.sdum.uminho.pt
Road markings (RM) are effective safety features. However, over the lifetime, dirt particles,
oils and greases are adsorbed on the RM surface reducing visibility, decreasing service life …

Improving the road safety and the service life of road markings through self-cleaning ability

O Lima, IR Segundo, LN Mazzoni… - … and Pavements VIII, 2024 - taylorfrancis.com
Road markings (RM) are effective safety features. However, over the lifetime, dirt particles,
oils and greases are adsorbed on the RM surface reducing visibility, decreasing service life …