RT book part T1 Preserving cultural heritage stone: Innovative consolidant, superhydrophobic, self-cleaning, and biocidal products A1 Zarzuela Sánchez, Rafael A1 Luna Aguilera, Manuel Jesús A1 Martínez Carrascosa, Luis Antonio A1 Mosquera Díaz, María Jesús A2 Ciencia de los Materiales e Ingeniería Metalúrgica y Química Inorgánica A2 Química Física AB Most products commonly employed in the restoration and conservation of cultural heritage stone have not been specifically developed to preserve such elements. In addition, they are plagued by limited performance and structural drawbacks such as low adhesion, poor penetration, and cracking. Another disadvantage is the requirement for most products to be dissolved in volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which produce environmental and human health risks in their use. An innovative sol–gel route for preserving cultural heritage stonework has been developed and is discussed herein. Specifically, a surfactant-assisted sol–gel synthesis produces, in situ on the stonework, crack-free nanomaterials to be used as long-term consolidants. Additionally, hydrophobic, water-repellent, self-cleaning, and biocidal properties can be incorporated into the product by innovative chemical modifications of the proposed synthesis route. PB Springer SN 9783319722597 YR 2018 FD 2018-01-23 LK http://hdl.handle.net/10498/38776 UL http://hdl.handle.net/10498/38776 LA eng DS Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Cádiz RD 07-nov-2026