Glazing is a common method for smoothing the surface of zirconia and imitating the appearance of natural teeth. Several authors have previously reported that glazing reduces the strength of zirconia. However, the dependence of strength on glaze thick...
Glaze flaking is widespread in Hongzhou kiln celadon dating from the Eastern Han to the Tang Dynasty, yet its underlying mechanism cannot be attributed to a single factor. In this study, 11 Hongzhou kiln celadon specimens from the Eastern Han, Southe...
The 18th century roof tiles from the “Casa delle vigne”, located in the Aosta region (north-east Italy), were investigated as an example of a peculiar historical roof covering: ceramic tiles with a lead-based glaze finishing to waterproof...
During the last thirty years, microstructural and technological studies on ceramic glazes have been essentially carried out through the use of Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) combined with energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX). On the contrary, o...
Because of the significant difference between the thermal expansion coefficients of ceramic blank and glaze, the glaze typically undergoes more pronounced shrinkage than the blank during ceramic cooling, which results in high stress concentrations an...
Bernard Palissy is a French Renaissance ceramist renowned for his masterpieces called Rustiques Figulines on which dozens of glazes of different chemistries (and thus firing behaviors) coexist harmoniously. This study aims at gathering information on...
This study is focused on the evaluation of the re-utilizability of scale originated during the steel casting and steel rolling processes as a pigment for glazes. Non-oiled scale with Fe3O4 as the major phase were used as a coloring component of trans...
Portuguese ceramic tile (azulejo) production has evolved significantly since its beginnings in the 16th century. While historic tiles reflect well-established traditional techniques and styles, modern and contemporary works began to explore new aesth...
This study investigates whether Yuan Dynasty Jingdezhen Luanbai glaze can support cobalt-blue coloration under conditions relevant to early blue-and-white porcelain production. Comparative analyses of archaeological Luanbai and blue-and-white specime...
In order to enhance the degree of binding reaction of TiO2 in titanium-containing ceramic glazes and prevent the reaction of its transformation into rutile to eliminate the yellowing phenomenon of the glaze surface, an apatite–TiO2 composite op...
Three-dimensional (3D)-printed dentures are often fabricated from a single tooth-colored resin and externally characterized using stains and glaze coatings to enhance gingival esthetics and surface properties. However, routine toothbrushing may degra...
The crystalline morphology and glaze color of Jian Kiln oil-spot glaze porcelain exhibit artistic beauty, making it one of the typical representatives of iron-based crystallized black porcelain from the Song Dynasty in China. This study sampled a ser...
Ice accretion on transmission lines can cause operational difficulties and disastrous events. In this study, a micro/nano-structured epoxy resin/polydimethylsiloxane (EP/PDMS) film on glass, with water droplet contact angles (CA) observed as high as...
Conventional methods for the online monitoring of icing conditions of composite insulators suffer from difficulties. To solve this issue, a novel method is first proposed to detect glaze icing load via embedding three optical fibers with fiber Bragg...
Raw materials significantly determine the final composition and properties of a fired ceramic. Raman analysis which characterizes micro- and nanostructures of (coloured) glazes, opacified or not, was applied to shards mostly collected before the 1960...
The sustained expansion of printing and dyeing operations has led to the discharge of large volumes of organic wastewater containing dyes. The resulting environmental pollution demands urgent solutions, making the development of efficient and eco-fri...
Slippery liquid-infused porous surfaces (SLIPS) have received growing attention as promising icephobic materials. In this study, SLIPS were prepared on aluminum alloys by combining anodization and infusion of common silicone oil. An SLIPS with low ic...
Gold and silver salt mixtures are incorporated in ceramic glazes for in situ development of mixtures of gold and silver nanoparticles (NPs) that subsequently allow for a wide spectrum of low metal loading color control within ceramic materials. Prior...
(1) Background: Electroplating sludge (ES) and water-washed municipal solid waste incineration fly ash (WFA) are classified as hazardous solid wastes, and their conventional disposal approaches trigger severe heavy metal pollution. Conventional color...
High-performance glazing technologies are essential for achieving the occupant comfort and building energy efficiency required in contemporary and future buildings. In real-world applications, glazing façades are selected from a steadily incre...
This research delves into the sustainable utilization of waste materials, particularly chemical sludges from coal power plant water treatment processes, in ceramic glaze development. The study background underscores the growing interest in repurposin...
Icing detection of composite insulators is essential for the security and stability of power grids. As conventional methods have met difficulties in harsh weather, a 110 kV composite insulator with embedded Fiber Bragg Gratings (FBGs) was proposed fo...
Glazed tiles are a quintessential ceramic creation applied in architectural systems, with Chinese pagodas serving as emblematic symbols that embody the design philosophy and diverse cultural beliefs of construction. Despite enduring wars, extreme wea...
Jian tea bowls are greatly appreciated not only due to their thick and lustrous black glazes, but also their exquisite streaked and mottled patterns. Researches on the firing process and colouring mechanism of typical hare’s fur and oil spot Ji...
Corrosion effects in deposit environments (soil, waste pit, etc.), together with the glaze adherence and fit, could cause severe deterioration accompanied by different types of defects or growth of corrosion products. The aim of this work was to iden...
A total of forty samples of medieval and modern glazed pottery from northern Spain were studied. Chemical and microstructural analyses of the glazes were performed by scanning electron microscopy coupled with electron dispersive spectroscopy (SEM-EDX...
In this paper, we addressed the chemical composition and main features of a glazed Almohad ceramic assemblage recovered from Puig de Sa Morisca, a rural Islamic site located in southwest Mallorca. The glazes were analyzed by means of scanning electro...
This paper concerns measurements and CFD simulations of vacuum-insulated glazing (VIG), which consists of two glass panes separated by a narrow gap from which air has been removed. Distancers, e.g., in the form of small balls, are inserted into this...
The problem considered in the paper concerns the synthesis process of antennas for autonomous semi-passive RFID transponder/sensors dedicated to active glazing units. Glazing units are frequently used in modern multi-storey buildings to create amazin...
Glazing elements are an important part of the thermal envelope of a building. Therefore, good thermal performance of glazing elements can improve indoor comfort and reduce annual maintenance costs and CO2 (carbon dioxide) emissions by reducing heat l...
Windows are essential in buildings; however, they have poor thermal performance, so extensive research has been conducted on improving their performance. In this study, we developed vacuum-glazed windows with excellent insulation via the in-vacuum me...
The Changsha Kiln of the Tang Dynasty was a major site for celadon production, yet the mechanisms behind the unique coloring of its opaque glazes remain inadequately explored. Prior research has largely focused on the general composition of these gla...
The correct specification of glazings for façades can reduce the energy consumption in buildings. The heat exchange occurs through transparent surfaces and radiation reaches the building as light and heat. Therefore, glazings significantly contribute...
The blue, white, and black glazed areas of nineteen Nevers earthenware pieces bearing a date or precisely datable between 1589 and 1865 were for the first time analyzed by X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy at the Musée de la faïence et des...
The aim of the work is to design and validate a characterization protocol for glazes used in the ceramic tile industry to lead manufacturers and researchers towards the formulation of glazes with enhanced wear resistance properties. The focus of the...
In this study, the well-preserved glazes of 13 colored bricks representative of the decoration of the palaces of Sargon II (Khorsabad, 8th century BC) and of Darius I (Susa, 6th century BC) were examined. The purpose of this research is to gather inf...
Glazed tiles are a common component of ancient buildings, typically used for roofs and walls, serving decorative, protective, and waterproofing purposes. Currently, they are severely damaged and urgently require protection. This study investigated th...
Securing net-zero targets by employing sustainable materials for the built environment is highly desirable, and this can be achieved by retrofitting existing non-smart windows with thermoelectric (TE) glazing, providing improved thermal performance a...
This study describes the microstructural and chemical characteristics of luster glazes applied to white clay and chamotte clay bodies using scanning electron microscopy coupled with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM–EDS) and X-ray diffr...
Macro defect free (MDF) cements are polymer-cement composites characterized by high biaxial flexural strength compared to traditional concrete, having as a drawback a low water resistance. Glazing these composite materials with an inorganic enamel co...
This study investigated and determined the changes in various qualities of tuna samples that were glazed with rosmarinic acid, a bamboo leaf antioxidant, and sodium lactate and stored at −18 °C for 180 days. The water-holding capacity, cook...
To reduce condensation and ensure occupant comfort, the Korean Design Standard for Preventing Condensation in Apartment Buildings was enacted in 2014. However, glazing edges remain vulnerable to condensation. Because this design standard is recent, f...
This study aimed to investigate the effects of glazing with sodium polyacrylate (SP) and D-sodium erythorbate (DSE) on the quality changes of squid during frozen storage. Frozen squid samples were randomly divided into seven groups: (1) CK (unglazed)...
Window performance in buildings is very important for energy saving. Many efforts have been made towards saving energy in buildings, and research has focused attention on enhancing the thermal performance of windows. Vacuum glazing has attracted much...
Minerals able to colour in blue (and green in combination with yellow pigments) are limited in number and geologically. After presenting a short history of the use of cobalt as a colouring agent of glass, glaze and enamel in the Western/Mediterranean...
This study compares the impact of the recently developed electrochromic glazing technology on load reduction by comparing it with the double-glazing and shading devices that are sold commercially for high-rise residential buildings in Korea. These bu...
Glazed façades play a decisive role in building energy performance, particularly in high-radiation equatorial climates. This study examines the thermal behavior and economic feasibility of three glazing systems—10 mm monolithic clear gla...
Sake (Japanese rice wine) was fermented in pottery for more than a millennium before wooden barrels were adopted to obtain a greater brewing capacity. Although a recently conducted analysis of sake brewed in pottery indicated that sake brewed in ungl...
The colors of copper-containing pigments, copper (II) oxide and malachite, and their origins in ceramic glazes were systematically examined over a wide firing temperature range using a suite of analytical and spectroscopy techniques including SEM, UV...
The share of cooling is rising in the energy balance of buildings. The reason is for increasing occupants’ comfort needs, which is accentuated by the fact that the number and the amplitude of heat waves are increasing. The comfortable and healt...
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