Kerstin Elert

TL;DR: In this paper, the changes in brick porosity upon firing and its relation to the mineralogical composition are examined, showing that the presence or absence of carbonates strongly influences the porosity development and, therefore, the brick texture and physical-mechanical properties.

TL;DR: Awareness of the need for compatible materials for the preservation of the architectural heritage has resulted in the revival of lime-based mortar technology and applications as discussed by the authors, however, knowledge of knowledge of...

TL;DR: In this paper, the differences in mineralogical and textural evolution during firing of calcareous and non-calcareous bricks are studied and correlated with their behaviour in hygric and weathering tests.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors show that the sandstone used in the construction of the Church of San Mateo in Tarifa (Cadiz, Spain) is highly sensitive to processes of decay because of a combination of factors that are intrinsic and extrinsic to the material.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors show that faceted calcite can grow via a nonclassical particle-mediated colloidal crystal growth mechanism that at the nanoscale mirrors classical ion-mediated growth, and involves a layer-by-layer attachment of amorphous calcium carbonate (ACC) nanoparticles, followed by their restructuring and fusion with the calcite substrate in perfect crystallographic registry.