• Fabrication of super-hydrophobic surfaces for enhanced stone protection 

      Manoudis, P. N.; Tsakalof, A.; Karapanagiotis, I.; Zuburtikudis, I.; Panayiotou, C. (2009)
      In the current study, we demonstrate that the modification of a commercial siloxane protective composition by the addition of silica nanoparticles substantially enhances its protective efficiency and renders the treated ...
    • Superhydrophobic films for the protection of outdoor cultural heritage assets 

      Manoudis, P. N.; Karapanagiotis, I.; Tsakalof, A.; Zuburtikudis, I.; Kolinkeova, B.; Panayiotou, C. (2009)
      A very simple method that can be used to impart superhydrophobicity to stone surfaces of monuments using common and low-cost materials that are already employed or are easy to be found by conservators is presented. A ...