Main topics

• Physics of surfaces; transport mechanisms in porous materials treated with water repellents;
• Numerical simulation of mass flow through porous materials treated with water repellents;
• Surface / water repellent interactions, including adhesion issues;
• Surface applications to inorganic porous building materials and glass;
• Anti-graffiti and self-cleaning formulations;
• New products for special applications, including super-hydrophobicity;
• Standardization; quality control; application techniques;
• Durability and life cycle assessment;
• Case-studies; durability; side effects; delayed harmfulness.

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