• Colloidal and thermal behaviors of some venezuelan kaolin pastes for therapeutic applications 

      Hernández Santomé, Ana Cristina; Awad, Mahmoud; Meléndez, Williams; González, Gema; López-Galindo, Alberto; Sánchez-Espejo, Rita; García-Villén, Fátima; Viseras, César (MDPI, 2019-12-04)
      [Abstract] This work contributes to the knowledge of colloidal and thermal properties of some important primary-originated kaolin deposits from Bolivar State, Venezuela, and their possible use as semisolid formulations in ...
    • Effects of Water on Natural Stone in the Built Environment—A Review 

      Alves, Carlos; Figueiredo, Carlos Alberto Machado; Sanjurjo-Sánchez, Jorge; Hernández Santomé, Ana Cristina (MDPI, 2021-11-07)
      [Abstract] The present work reviews studies with information on the effects of water by itself on stones of the built environment both to assess the impact of this substance and to discuss possible implications for ...
    • Geological Materials as Cultural Markers of Water Resources 

      Alves, Carlos; Figueiredo, Carlos Alberto Machado; Sanjurjo-Sánchez, Jorge; Hernández Santomé, Ana Cristina (MDPI, 2020-12-01)
      [Abstract] Water has always been a critical resource for humans and climate change could aggravate supply problems. In this context, groundwater could be an important reservoir of water, especially given the dispersion of ...
    • Salt Weathering of Natural Stone: A Review of Comparative Laboratory Studies 

      Alves, Carlos; Figueiredo, Carlos Alberto Machado; Sanjurjo-Sánchez, Jorge; Hernández Santomé, Ana Cristina (MDPI, 2021-08-03)
      [Abstract] Natural stone is an important component of historical heritage (buildings and art objects such as sculptures or rock engravings), and it is still widely used in contemporary works. Soluble salts are the main ...