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Evaluation of Colloidal Nanosilica Diffusion for the Recovery of Aged Cementitious Matrices in Hydraulic Structures: Insights from Thermogravimetric Analysis

This study demonstrates that a colloidal nanosilica-based repair product (Elera) effectively restores the calcium silicate hydrate matrix in highly porous aged concrete from hydraulic structures through pozzolanic reactions, though its efficacy is limited in lower-porosity samples, highlighting the need for alternative application methods like injection.

Original authors: Fausto B. Mendonça, Girum S. Urgessa, Marcela G. Domingues, Bruno T. Rocco, Leopoldo R. Junior, José A. F. F. Rocco

Published 2026-08-21
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Original authors: Fausto B. Mendonça, Girum S. Urgessa, Marcela G. Domingues, Bruno T. Rocco, Leopoldo R. Junior, José A. F. F. Rocco

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