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Self-cleaning ability and cooling effect of TiO2-containing mortars

Diamanti M.V., Paolini R., Zinzi M., Ormellese M., Fiori M., Pedeferri MP., Politecnico di Milano, IT

This work focuses on the characterization of a self-cleaning and photocatalytic system for building façades, aimed at improving urban surfaces and the surrounding air quality, and decreasing energy consumption. Mortars containing anatase TiO2 nanopowders were [...]

Evaluation of PCM-cardboard composite materials in dynamic thermal conditions

Musitelli M., Garbagnoli P., Diamanti M.V., Del Curto B., Pedeferri M., Politecnico di Milano, IT

In recent years, the use of smart materials to resolve environmental problems in building applications has been increasingly widespread. In particular, Phase Change Materials (PCMs) are used to improve thermal performance of air conditioning system [...]

Self-cleaning ability and cooling effect of TiO2-containing mortars

Diamanti M.V., Paolini R., Zinzi M., Ormellese M., Fiori M., Pedeferri MP., Politecnico di Milano, IT

This work focuses on the characterization of a self-cleaning and photocatalytic system for building façades, aimed at improving urban surfaces and the surrounding air quality, and decreasing energy consumption. Mortars containing anatase TiO2 nanopowders were [...]

C-AFM as a means to identify heterogeneities at the nanoscale in thin anodic TiO2 films

Diamanti M.V., Souier T., Chiesa M., Pedeferri MP., Politecnico di Milano, IT

The anodic oxidation of titanium allows the obtaining of an oxide layer with thickness, color, homogeneity and insulating properties that depend on the process parameters. TiO2 thin films have been studied mostly to derive information [...]

TiO2-based photocatalytic and antimicrobial coatings: comparison between sol-gel and electrodeposited silver/TiO2 nano-composites

Diamanti M.V., Magagnin L., Del Curto B., Candiani G., Pedeferri MP., Politecnico di Milano, IT

Among possible ways to improve air quality in urban atmospheres, the use of nanostructured TiO2 films as photocatalysts is an excellent way to mitigate the problem, although it cannot offer a complete solution. TiO2 also [...]

TiO2-based photocatalytic and antimicrobial coatings: comparison between sol-gel and electrodeposited silver/TiO2 nano-composites

Diamanti M.V., Magagnin L., Del Curto B., Candiani G., Pedeferri MP., Politecnico di Milano, IT

Among possible ways to improve air quality in urban atmospheres, the use of nanostructured TiO2 films as photocatalysts is an excellent way to mitigate the problem, although it cannot offer a complete solution. TiO2 also [...]

Advances (and limits) in photocatalytic building materials

Diamanti M.V., Politecnico di Milano, IT

Titanium dioxide has often been indicated as emerging technique for environment depollution, specially in urban environments. It can be easily added to building materials, such as concrete or mortar elements, or as coating to any [...]

A comparative study over the photocatalytic activity of nanostructured TiO2 layers for air purifiers

Diamanti M.V., Del Curto B., Pedeferri MP., Cigada A., Politecnico di Milano, IT

The research presents an investigation over the efficiency of nanostructured TiO2 films as photocatalysts either in air purification systems or to be integrated in light devices, based on the exploitation of UV or Vis irradiation [...]

A proposal of AC corrosion mechanism in cathodic protection

Brenna A., Diamanti M.V., Lazzari L., Ormellese M., Politecnico di Milano, IT

The research proposes an electrochemical mechanism of AC-corrosion in CP condition. Electrochemical tests were carried out on carbon steel in simulated soil conditions to identify AC corrosion risk related parameters during cathodic polarization, like AC [...]

A comparative study over the photocatalytic activity of nanostructured TiO2 layers for air purifiers

Diamanti M.V., Del Curto B., Pedeferri MP., Cigada A., Politecnico di Milano, IT

The research presents an investigation over the efficiency of nanostructured TiO2 films as photocatalysts either in air purification systems or to be integrated in light devices, based on the exploitation of UV or Vis irradiation [...]