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Water-soluble fluorosilane supplemented with fumed silica as admixture for producing hydrophobic concrete: Effects on cement hydration, mechanical properties and water protection properties by González-Coneo, Jorge, Zarzuela, Rafael, Luna, Manuel, Mosquera, María J.

“…Hydrophobic admixtures protect concrete from water-related degradation, although they may have negative effects over cement hydration, mechanical properties…”
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Validation of alkoxysilane-based protective treatments for increasing service life of cementitious materials under different weathering conditions by Zarzuela, Rafael, Luna, Manuel, Gemelli, Giada, Gonzalez-Coneo, Jorge, García-Lodeiro, Inés, Blanco-Varela, M.T., Mosquera, María J.

“…Gradual degradation of cementitious materials by exposure to the environment decreases the lifespan of buildings, increasing maintenance andrepair costs…”
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Studying the bulk hydrophobization of cement mortars by the combination of alkylalkoxysilane admixture and fluoropolymer-functionalized aggregate by Zarzuela Sánchez, Rafael, González-Coneo, Jorge, Luna, Manuel, Díaz, Ana, Mosquera, María Jesús

“…In this work, hydrophobic mortars are produced by combining a silane-based admixture with the pre-treatment of the aggregates with an alkoxysilane-ended…”
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A combined data-driven, experimental and modelling approach for assessing the optimal composition of impregnation products for cementitious materials by Perko, Janez, Laloy, Eric, Zarzuela, Rafael, Couckuyt, Ivo, Navarro, Ramiro Garcia, Mosquera, Maria J.

“…The effectiveness of sol-gel based treatments for the protection of concrete depends on their capacity to penetrate into the material pores. Optimization of…”
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Multifunctional silane-based superhydrophobic/impregnation treatments for concrete producing C-S-H gel: Validation on mockup specimens from European heritage structures by Zarzuela, Rafael, Luna, Manuel, Coneo, Jorge Gonzalez, Gemelli, Giada, Andreouli, Dia, Kaloidas, Vasilis, Mosquera, María J.

“…[Display omitted] •Validation performed on concrete/mortar mockups representative of 7 case studies.•Mockups specimens were aged by carbonation, induced cracks…”
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Producing C-S-H gel by reaction between silica oligomers and portlandite: A promising approach to repair cementitious materials by Zarzuela, Rafael, Luna, Manuel, Carrascosa, Luis M., Yeste, María P., Garcia-Lodeiro, Inés, Blanco-Varela, M. Teresa, Cauqui, Miguel A., Rodríguez-Izquierdo, José M., Mosquera, María J.

“…Impregnation treatments are one of the alternatives to protect concrete-based building and monuments from weathering degradation. However, it is important to…”
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A Simple, Long-Lasting Treatment for Concrete by Combining Hydrophobic Performance with a Photoinduced Superhydrophilic Surface for Easy Removal of Oil Pollutants by Carrascosa, Luis A. M, Zarzuela, Rafael, Badreldin, Nabil, Mosquera, Maria J

“…Superhydrophobic surfaces present promising applications in the protection of building materials, such as the self-cleaning effect promoted by their high…”
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Chemistry of the interaction between an alkoxysilane-based impregnation treatment and cementitious phases by Garcia-Lodeiro, I., Carmona-Quiroga, P.M., Zarzuela, Rafael, Mosquera, Maria J., Blanco-Varela, M.T.

“…Chemical compatibility with a wide range of materials is among the features that has driven the use of alkoxysilanes as consolidants in built structures. Such…”
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Exploring the low cell adhesion of photoinduced superhydrophilic surfaces for improving the effect of antifouling protective coatings on porous building materials by Zarzuela, Rafael, Cervera, Jaime J., Moreno, Ignacio, Gil, M.L. Almoraima, Mosquera, María J.

“…•Multifunctional treatment combining superhydrophilic surface, waterproofing and biocide activity.•Superhydrophobic surface turns superhydrophilic under UV–Vis…”
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Alkoxysilane-based consolidation treatments: Laboratory and 3-years In-Situ assessment tests on biocalcarenite stone from Roman Theatre (Cádiz) by Gemelli, Giada M.C., Zarzuela, Rafael, Alarcón-Castellano, Francisco, Mosquera, Maria J., Gil, M.L. Almoraima

“…[Display omitted] •Effective interactions between the products and the biocalcarenite are observed.•Incorporation of SiO2NPs enhances mechanical performance…”
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The importance of physical parameters for the penetration depth of impregnation products into cementitious materials: Modelling and experimental study by Perko, Janez, Zarzuela, Rafael, Garcia-Lodeiro, Inés, Blanco-Varela, María Teresa, Mosquera, Maria J., Seemann, Timo, Yu, Li

“…[Display omitted] •Combined experimental and modelling analysis of sol penetration.•The importance of sol parameters for penetration depth depends on material…”
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Studying the influence of surface properties on the cell attachment and anti-fouling capacity of Ag/SiO2 superhydrophobic coatings for building materials by Zarzuela, Rafael, Domínguez, Marcia, Carbú, María, Moreno-Garrido, Ignacio, Diaz, Ana, Cantoral, Jesús M., Gil, M.L. Almoraima, Mosquera, María J.

“…Anti-fouling coatings are a common solution for the protection of porous building materials from the effects of microbial colonization over their functionality…”
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4-Year in-situ assessment of a photocatalytic TiO2/SiO2 antifouling treatment for historic mortar in a coastal city by Gemelli, Giada M.C., Luna, Manuel, Zarzuela, Rafael, Gil Montero, M.L. Almoraima, Carbú, María, Moreno-Garrido, Ignacio, Mosquera, María J.

“…This manuscript presents a 4 years in-situ evaluation of TiO2/SiO2-based product applied to a mortar seating belonging to the bleachers of the Cadiz Roman…”
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Compatibility, effectiveness and susceptibility to degradation of alkoxysilane-based consolidation treatments on a carbonate stone by Gemelli, Giada M.C., Zarzuela, Rafael, Fernandez, Federica, Mosquera, Maria J.

“…Alkoxysilane-based consolidation treatment are commonly employed in restoration and conservation works of Cultural Heritage buildings. However, their poor…”
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CuO/SiO2 nanocomposites: A multifunctional coating for application on building stone by Zarzuela, Rafael, Carbú, María, Gil, M.L. Almoraima, Cantoral, Jesús M., Mosquera, María J.

“…The decay of building materials is generally caused by the combination of chemical, physical and biological agents. Therefore, the development of products that…”
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Development of a novel engineered stone containing a CuO/SiO2 nanocomposite matrix with biocidal properties by Zarzuela, Rafael, Almoraima Gil, M.L., Carretero, Jesus, Carbú, María, Cantoral, Jesús M., Mosquera, María J.

“…[Display omitted] •Quartz particles are integrated within the silica xerogel matrix after curing at room conditions.•Excess water during mixing leads to cracks…”
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Advanced smart materials for preserving concrete heritage buildings by Mosquera, María J., Zarzuela, Rafael, Luna, Manuel

“…Despite concrete being the most prominent building material of the twentieth century, the cultural heritage relevance of concrete buildings and the importance…”
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Effects of surface functionalization with alkylalkoxysilanes on the structure, visible light photoactivity and biocidal performance of Ag-TiO2 nanoparticles by Zarzuela, Rafael, Moreno-Garrido, Ignacio, Gil, M.L. Almoraima, Mosquera, María J.

“…Surface-modified Ag/TiO2 photocatalysts with enhanced activity under visible light and biocidal properties have been produced through a two-stage method…”
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A patchy particle model for C-S-H formation by Prabhu, Achutha, Dolado, Jorge S., Koenders, Eddie A.B., Zarzuela, Rafael, Mosquera, María J., Garcia-Lodeiro, Ines, Blanco-Varela, María Teresa

“…The composition and structure of Calcium-Silicate-Hydrate (C-S-H) phases depends on various reaction parameters leading to its formation. Molecular Dynamic…”
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Achieving superhydrophobic surfaces with tunable roughness on building materials via nanosecond laser texturing of silane/siloxane coatings by Carrascosa, Luis A.M., Zarzuela, Rafael, Botana-Galvín, Marta, Botana, Francisco J., Mosquera, María J.

“…In this work, we employ a versatile laser-based top-down approach that allows to create superhydrophobic and hydrophobic surfaces, with controlled roughness…”
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