Abstract The main idea of the research is to formulate alkyd based smart coatings with high NIR-reflectance decrease cooling load in order maintain cool comfort buildings. In addition NIR reflectance studies, physical characteristics coating such as glossiness, hiding power, spreading area, volatile organic contents are evaluated. Heat reflective prepared by ball milling technique utilizing whi...

This study focuses on the evaluation of efficiency a low-cost macrocapsule, using commercially available pharmaceutical capsules with specific modifications, for self-healing concrete. The macrocapsules were developed by Belgian Building Research Institute in previous study. healing agent is resin based alkyd-urethane, commercial product, which was selected its compatibility concrete and shell,...

Architectural paints are commonly found as trace evidence at scenes of crime. Currently the most widely used technique for the analysis of architectural paints is Fourier Transformed Infra-Red Spectroscopy (FTIR). There are, however, limitations to the forensic analysis of white paints, and the ability to discriminate between samples. Isotope ratio mass spectrometry (IRMS) has been investigated...