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- Title
Hydrophobic Coatings' Efficiency and Limestones' Resistance to Salt Crystallisation.
- Authors
Lisci, Carla; Galhano, Carlos; Simão, Joaquim; Pires, Vera; Sitzia, Fabio; Mirão, José
- Abstract
Stone deterioration is significantly influenced by the process of salt crystallisation. The expansion of salt crystals on a porous framework exerts pressure on the solid fraction, causing the stone to deteriorate when the internal pressure of salt surpasses the stone's strength. Protective coatings are employed to effectively hinder or substantially reduce the penetration of water and saline solutions. This study attempts to evaluate the effectiveness and long-term durability of limestones protected with hydrophobic coatings, focusing on their resistance to salt damage. The investigation followed the specifications set by the standard EN 12370:2019 and EN 14147:2003, which assesses the resistance of natural stone to salt crystallisation. The findings of this study indicate the conservation of physical–mechanical properties after ageing tests. In parallel, measurements of the static contact angle and the measurement of quality indexes revealed that the coatings maintained a certain level of hydrophobicity even after undergoing salt weathering tests, maintaining the good quality of the stones.
- Subjects
CRYSTALLIZATION; STONE; SALT crystals; PROTECTIVE coatings; LIMESTONE; SUPERHYDROPHOBIC surfaces
- Publication
Sustainability (2071-1050), 2024, Vol 16, Issue 2, p816
- ISSN
2071-1050
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/su16020816