Search Results - "Tittarelli, F."
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Oxygen diffusion through hydrophobic cement-based materials
Published in Cement and concrete research (01-10-2009)“…The oxygen diffusion coefficient through hydrophobic cement-based materials fully immersed in water was determined by potentiostatic measurements on concrete…”
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Comparison between surface and bulk hydrophobic treatment against corrosion of galvanized reinforcing steel in concrete
Published in Cement and concrete research (01-06-2011)“…The effectiveness of bulk hydrophobic treatment against corrosion of galvanized steel reinforcement in concrete specimens with w/c = 0.45 and w/c = 0.75 was…”
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γ‐aminobutyric acid production by Kluyveromyces marxianus strains
Published in Journal of applied microbiology (01-12-2020)“…Aims Kluyveromyces marxianus dairy strains were tested for γ‐aminobutyric acid (GABA) production. The genes involved in GABA catabolism (UGA1 and UGA2) and…”
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The effect of silane-based hydrophobic admixture on corrosion of reinforcing steel in concrete
Published in Cement and concrete research (01-11-2008)“…The influence of a hydrophobic admixture based on silane on the corrosion resistance of steel reinforcement in concrete was studied. Sound or deliberately…”
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Effect of hydrophobic admixture and recycled aggregate on physical–mechanical properties and durability aspects of no-fines concrete
Published in Construction & building materials (15-09-2014)“…•The compression strength, carbonation depth, water absorption and leaching of different no-fine concretes are compared.•Each mixture is repeated adding a…”
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Effects of different pre-treatments on the properties of polyhydroxyalkanoates extracted from sidestreams of a municipal wastewater treatment plant
Published in The Science of the total environment (20-12-2021)“…The paper deals with effects of two different widespread extraction methods (conventional extraction and Soxhlet extraction) and four different pre-treatments…”
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Use of no-fines concrete as a building material: Strength, durability properties and corrosion protection of embedded steel
Published in Cement and concrete research (01-06-2013)“…Although no-fines concrete has been generally used for paving applications, it could be considered in other non-structural applications, such as reinforced…”
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The effect of silane-based hydrophobic admixture on corrosion of galvanized reinforcing steel in concrete
Published in Corrosion science (01-09-2010)“…Sound or deliberately pre-cracked concrete specimens, with 0.5 or 1 mm wide crack, were manufactured with water to cement ratios ( w/ c) of 0.45 and 0.75, both…”
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Phosphorus availability from rock phosphate: Combined effect of green waste composting and sulfur addition
Published in Journal of environmental management (01-11-2016)“…Rock phosphate constitutes a natural phosphorus (P) source for organic farming systems, but with a limiting direct agricultural use due to its poor inherent…”
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Effect of pore structure on the performance of photocatalytic lightweight lime-based finishing mortar
Published in Construction & building materials (20-05-2018)“…•Photocatalytic lightweight indoor hydraulic lime-based finishing mortar is designed.•Effect of expanded glass and expanded silicate on photocatalytic activity…”
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Investigation of the major reduction reaction occurring during the passivation of galvanized steel rebars
Published in Corrosion science (01-03-2010)“…The corrosion behaviour of zinc plates immersed in calcium hydroxide saturated solutions in the presence of oxygen, air and nitrogen, respectively, was…”
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Use of GRP industrial by-products in cement based composites
Published in Cement & concrete composites (01-03-2010)“…The possibility of re-using Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) industrial by-product powder in cement based composites was investigated. Firstly, the by-product…”
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Citrus compost and its water extract for cultivation of melon plants in greenhouse nurseries. Evaluation of nutriactive and biocontrol effects
Published in Bioresource technology (01-12-2008)“…Two different types of citrus composts, and their water extracts, were tested with regard to their utilisations as partial substitutes for peat in growing…”
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Carbon nanofibers in polyurethane foams: Experimental evaluation of thermo-hygrometric and mechanical performance
Published in Polymer testing (01-05-2018)“…Polymer nanocomposites synergistically combine the good thermal properties of the hosting polymer matrix with the high mechanical performance of the fillers,…”
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Automated measurement system for detecting carbonation depth: Image-processing based technique applied to concrete sprayed with phenolphthalein
Published in Measurement : journal of the International Measurement Confederation (01-04-2021)“…•An automated system for standard carbonation depth measurements is proposed.•Processing algorithm provides average and maximum carbonation depths.•Computer…”
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Thermal and mechanical optimization of nano-foams for sprayed insulation
Published in Construction & building materials (20-03-2019)“…•Nanoclay and silica dioxide in polyurethane foams.•Explored different percentages of nano/microparticles and foam densities.•Multidisciplinary evaluation of…”
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Influence of binders and aggregates on VOCs adsorption and moisture buffering activity of mortars for indoor applications
Published in Cement & concrete composites (01-03-2015)“…The implementation of energy efficiency measures leads to more tightly sealed buildings. These energy-saving measures directly worsen indoor air quality…”
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Durability of different glass coatings in humid and saline environments, ageing impact on heat-light transmission and thermal comfort
Published in Building and environment (15-08-2016)“…The present study investigates the durability of different types of glass coatings (four solar control, two low-emissivity and one self-cleaning) with various…”
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Comparison of organic and conventional stockless arable systems: A multidisciplinary approach to soil quality evaluation
Published in Applied soil ecology : a section of Agriculture, ecosystems & environment (01-02-2010)“…Soil quality in Mediterranean conventional and organic stockless arable systems was assessed by a multidisciplinary approach. At the end of the first cycle of…”
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Assessment of the actual hygrothermal performance of glass mineral wool insulation applied 25 years ago in masonry cavity walls
Published in Energy and buildings (01-01-2014)“…•Hygrothermal behavior of glass wool in the cavity of hollow wall brick masonry.•Long-term assessment with laboratory tests, comfort monitoring, dynamic…”
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