New Consolidant-Hydrophobic Treatment by Combining SiO2 Composite and Fluorinated Alkoxysilane: Application on Decayed Biocalcareous Stone from an 18th Century Cathedral
An effective procedure has been developed to consolidate and hydrophobize decayed monumental stones by a simple sol-gel process. The sol contains silica oligomer, silica nanoparticles and a surfactant, preventing gel cracking. The effectiveness of the process on biocalcareous stone samples from an 1...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-05-01
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| Series: | Coatings |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2079-6412/8/5/170 |