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Development and Characterization of Colored Lime–Gypsum Mortars for Heritage Building Restoration in Humid Environments

Faris J. Thyab,
Zaid Hazim Al-Saffar,
Anas Ghaiath Ibrahim and
Helen Faris

Constr. Mater.2025, 5(3), 65;https://doi.org/10.3390/constrmater5030065

11 September 2025

Surface deterioration and paint peeling occur in historic buildings worldwide due to excessive moisture. Conventional coatings often fail to preserve these structures. In Mosul, Iraq, conventional paints often do not preserve historic structures. The...

(This article belongs to the Topic Green Construction Materials and Construction Innovation)

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Investigating the Potential of the Er:YAG Laser for the Removal of Cemented Dust from Limestone and Painted Plaster

Lucia Noor Melita,
Katarzyna Węgłowska,
Diego Tamburini and
Capucine Korenberg

Coatings2020, 10(11), 1099;https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings10111099

17 November 2020

A successful application of Er:YAG laser for the cleaning of a restored Assyrian relief sculpture from the British Museum collection is presented. Displayed in the gallery, the sculpture has darkened over time due to the natural deposition of dirt, i...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Looking for a Sustainable Cleaning of Cultural Heritage: Agenda 2030)

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