In the last two decades superhydrophobic (contact angle of water drop, WCA> 150°) and
superamphiphobic (WCA> 150° & contact angle of oil drop, OCA> 150°) materials have …

Bio-inspired superhydrophobic surfaces have demonstrated great potential for functional
applications across a wide range of fields, including the surface maintenance of building …

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 …

In order to protect a material belonging to Cultural Heritage (ie, stone, wood) from
weathering, and in turn to preserve its beauty and historical value for the future generations …

The unpredictable effects of climate change impose the safeguarding of Cultural Heritage
(CH) with effective and durable materials as a vital solution in the invaluable socioeconomic …

Stone has been widely used as a construction material since ancient times, and its
preservation is crucial in historical and contemporary buildings. Biodeterioration and other …

Alkoxysilane-based consolidation treatment are commonly employed in restoration and
conservation works of Cultural Heritage buildings. However, their poor affinity to carbonate …

This manuscript presents a 1 year in the laboratory and 3 years In-Situ evaluation of an
alkoxysilane-based consolidant containing SiO 2 nanoparticles (SiO 2 NPs) on Ostionera …

The synthesis of inorganic nanostructured materials for the consolidation of stone and wall
paintings is reviewed. To begin, a description of the methods most commonly used to …

Silane-based materials are used for the protection of heritage and modern buildings. A
versatile method is developed to tune the wetting properties of a typical silane-based …