Placido Munafò

ORCID: 0000-0003-3726-9989
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Research Areas
  • Structural Analysis of Composite Materials
  • Building materials and conservation
  • Building Energy and Comfort Optimization
  • TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells
  • Mechanical Behavior of Composites
  • Conservation Techniques and Studies
  • Structural Engineering and Vibration Analysis
  • Structural Behavior of Reinforced Concrete
  • Urban Heat Island Mitigation
  • Wood Treatment and Properties
  • Civil and Structural Engineering Research
  • Structural Analysis and Optimization
  • Architecture and Computational Design
  • Facilities and Workplace Management
  • Hygrothermal properties of building materials
  • Structural Load-Bearing Analysis
  • Concrete Corrosion and Durability
  • BIM and Construction Integration
  • Wind and Air Flow Studies
  • Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques
  • Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites
  • Sustainable Building Design and Assessment
  • Engineering and Materials Science Studies
  • Cultural Heritage Materials Analysis
  • Solar Energy Systems and Technologies

Marche Polytechnic University
2016-2025

Ancon (United Kingdom)
1986

The increasing use of large glass surfaces in modern architecture requires robust adhesive solutions that balance aesthetic appeal with structural resilience, particularly timber–glass applications. This study examines the influence primer treatments on shear performance joints, employing a combination experimental testing and simulation techniques. Double-lap tests epoxy adhesives assess impact various surface joint stiffness, stress distribution, deformation. Additionally, finite element...

10.3390/app15031616 article EN cc-by Applied Sciences 2025-02-05

We proposed the application of titanium dioxide (TiO2) for preservation historical (architectural, monumental, archaeological) stone surfaces. Solar light can activate photocatalytic effect TiO2 nanoparticles: heterogeneous photocatalysis is key factor development self-cleaning, depolluting and biocidal treatments able to photochemically degrade external damaging materials prolong durability treated substrates, maintaining their original aspect limiting ordinary cleaning activities. In this...

10.3390/coatings5020222 article EN Coatings 2015-06-19
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