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Porcelain tiles by the dry route
In Brazil, the second largest tile producer of the world, at present, 70% of the tiles are produced by the dry route. One of the main reasons that lead to this development is the fact that the dry route uses approximately 30% less thermal energy them the
Boschi, A. O. +2 more
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Gaseous ozone inactivation of Bacillus atrophaeus spores on ceramic and porcelain tiles
In this study, we investigated the ozone inactivation efficiency of Bacillus atrophaeus spores attached to various tile surfaces. Eight different types of tiles were employed, considering factors such as porosity (ceramic, porcelain), color (white, black)
Dokyung Kwon +3 more
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Development of optical, microstructural and mechanical properties of porcelain stonewares [PDF]
New production systems developed in recent years made it possible to improve different aesthetic appearance and large sizes for porcelain stonewares. In order to produce these tiles, optical and mechanical properties of the porcelain stonewares ...
Aydin Tuna +3 more
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Mechanical behavior of the system used in ventilated façade [PDF]
One of the solutions in civil construction to increase the life cycle of buildings is the ventilated facade due to its technical characteristics. Large porcelain tiles are used as a coating in this system, raising questions about its performance.
Gisela Colombo de Freitas +5 more
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Improving plasticity of kaolins by high-energy milling for use in porcelain tile compositions
The production of porcelain tiles is increasing in Brazil besides the production of grés tiles and monoporosa is decreasing since COVID 19. Plastic clays are used in the composition of porcelain tiles to give plasticity to the pastes in the forming step.
Jorge Luiz Bombazaro +1 more
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Valorization of porcelain tile polishing residue in the production of cellular ceramics
Porcelain tiles polishing residues are the leftovers of the tiles after the polishing step, formed by a mixture of a glassy phase, from the porcelain tiles, water, organic substances, and abrasive particles, mainly SiC, resulting in a sludge.
Iara Victorino de Sousa +3 more
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Pathway towards a High Recycling Content in Traditional Ceramics
The present work shows the path towards the industrial production of ceramic tiles containing a high amount of recycling materials in the substitution of natural raw materials.
Elisa Rambaldi
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Eco-friendly ceramic tiles: development based on technical and market demands
This work aimed to develop eco-friendly ceramic tiles employing by-products of porcelain stoneware manufacturing as raw material, based on three technical-economic premises: designing new products that respect the standards; avoid using by-products as ...
Tiago Zanatta +4 more
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Low-gloss, silky matte glaze for porcelain tiles
Porcelain is a ceramic tile used worldwide, especially for its technical and aesthetic properties. In this increasingly competitive sector, innovative products are continually developed to meet the market’s demands, such as glazed ceramic tiles with a ...
V. Baldo +3 more
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Measurement of Radioactivity in Some Commercial Porcelain Samples by Using HPGe Detector
Estimations of specific activity concentrations in eight commercial porcelain tiles made in different countries were performed by the use of HPGe detector. We have found that the highest specific activity concentrations for 238U, 40K were equal to (
Firas Hashem Ahmed +3 more
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