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SUBMITTER: Walker RA
PROVIDER: S-EPMC3509547 | biostudies-literature | 2012
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Walker Rachel A RA Wilson Karen K Lee Adam F AF Woodford Julia J Grassian Vicki H VH Baltrusaitis Jonas J Rubasinghege Gayan G Cibin Giannantonio G Dent Andrew A
Scientific reports 20121129
Magnesian limestone is a key construction component of many historic buildings that is under constant attack from environmental pollutants notably by oxides of sulfur via acid rain, particulate matter sulfate and gaseous SO(2) emissions. Hydrophobic surface coatings offer a potential route to protect existing stonework in cultural heritage sites, however, many available coatings act by blocking the stone microstructure, preventing it from 'breathing' and promoting mould growth and salt effloresc ...[more]