Effects of mussel shell aggregates on hygric behaviour of air lime mortar at different ages
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.119113
Abstract: Abstract Mussel shells, composed of calcium carbonate (>95%) and organic matter, are suitable alternatives to conventional sand in mortar. In addition, the use of lime instead of cement as a binder has also been considered… read more here.
Keywords: shell aggregates; lime mortar; air lime; mortar ... See more keywords
Improvement of the depolluting and self-cleaning abilities of air lime mortars with dispersing admixtures
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.126069
Abstract: Abstract The aim of this study is to develop new air lime mortars with enhanced photocatalytic depolluting and self-cleaning abilities. Nanosilica, as pozzolanic mineral admixture, was used to improve the strength of mortars, whereas nanotitania… read more here.
Keywords: air lime; lime mortars; self cleaning; depolluting self ... See more keywords
Bio-waste influence on air lime mortar performance corrosion – optimization using the surface response method
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DOI: 10.1108/jedt-05-2020-0174
Abstract: Purpose The purpose of this paper is to characterize the properties lightweight green air lime and marble waste mixtures, relating microstructural and chemical properties with physical development of the material, an effort has been made… read more here.
Keywords: lime mortar; waste; air lime; air ... See more keywords
Mortars for Conservation of Late 19th and Early 20th Century Buildings—Combination of Natural Cements with Air Lime
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DOI: 10.3390/ma15103704
Abstract: With the availability of commercial Natural cements (NC) for the conservation purposes raises a fundamental question about the compatibility between historic and repair mortars. The properties of Natural cements are dependent on the geological location… read more here.
Keywords: 20th century; conservation; water; natural cements ... See more keywords
Combination of Polymeric Superplasticizers, Water Repellents and Pozzolanic Agents to Improve Air Lime-Based Grouts for Historic Masonry Repair
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DOI: 10.3390/polym12040887
Abstract: This paper presents the experimental procedure to develop air lime-based injection grouts, including polymeric superplasticizers, a water repellent agent and pozzolanic agents as additives. Our research focuses on the development of grouts to improve various… read more here.
Keywords: superplasticizers water; polymeric superplasticizers; water; lime based ... See more keywords