Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Building facade materials are continuously exposed to various environmental factors that can accelerate degradation, impacting their durability, aesthetics, and overall performance.The role of silicone in enhancing the weatherability of these facade materials is emerging as a potent solution to these challenges.This comprehensive review investigates the unique chemical aspects of silicone that contribute to improved resistance against harsh environmental factors such as ultraviolet (UV) radiation, temperature fluctuations, and precipitation.The discussion covers how silicone's intrinsic properties, including its excellent UV stability, thermal resistance, and hydrophobicity, can significantly increase facade materials' longevity.The article further examines innovative silicone technologies and their potential to enhance facade weatherability.By providing a chemical understanding of silicone's weather resistance properties, this review contributes valuable knowledge to the industry, enabling the development of more durable, weather-resistant facade materials.This could result in longer-lasting structures, reduced maintenance costs, and more sustainable building practices in the future.
Language: English
Subfield: Materials Chemistry
Field: Materials Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
SDG: Climate action
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4413073715