Nanotechnologies and Nanomaterials for Diagnostic, Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage

After the introduction on ethical issues related to Conservation of Cultural Heritage, the first part of the book explores how advanced nanoscale techniques can help to preserve artworks. The book covers lab-scale available techniques as well as advanced methods from neutron sources and X-ray spectroscopy. Part II highlights a variety of nanomaterials with potential uses in treatments for restoration and conservation. Conservation, consolidation and long term protection protocols are analysed in each case. The final chapter presents case studies, demonstrates how nanoscale techniques are used to conserve art, as well as showing what happens when misinterpretation of data sources leads to misdiagnosis. The book is intended to scientists from academic and professional conservators, restorers who are involved in conservation of artistic and historical artefacts and who want to learn how nanotechnology can increase the efficiency of their conservation and protection techniques. Explains cogently how nanotechnology is used in the preservation, protection and restoration of artworks, and explores the best nanomaterials to be used in a variety of situationsShows how nanomaterials can be used in restoration, for cleaning and conservation treatmentsIncludes guidelines to prevent the misinterpretation of diagnostic data, to help avoid misdiagnosis INDICE: 1. Advanced microscopy techinques for nanoscale diagnostic of Cultural Heritage 2. Neutron tomography 3. Synchrotron Radiation Imaging 4. Thermal analysis and analytical methods 5. Raman Spectroscopy and imaging 6. Multispectral and Fluorescence imaging 7. Nanoparticles for paper and wooden artefacts 8. Smart nanomaterials for cleaning 9. Parchments and canvas, from protein structure to artwork conservations 10. Enzymes and microorganisms for cleaning 11. Case studies from archaeological sites and museums 12. Conclusions, perspectives for Nanotecnologies and Nanomaterials in diagnostic, conservation and restoration of Cultural Heritage

• ISBN: 978-0-12-813910-3
• Editorial: Elsevier
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 336
• Fecha Publicación: 01/08/2018
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés