Preface

The Workshop “Functional Materials for Cultural Heritage” (Fun4Heritage, Matera, Italy, September 5-6, 2019) wishes to be an opportunity to present the state of the art in the design and synthesis of functional materials with application in the context of the restoration of cultural heritage and conservative recovery of architectural and artistic heritage. The field of hybrid materials and functional nanocomposites is one of the most extensive multidisciplinary research areas of significant importance for the archaeological, artistic and architectural sectors, so as to find a natural place in the setting that will see Matera, in 2019, the European Capital of Culture. Since nowadays a great emphasis is also placed on promoting technology-transfer and innovation together with spin-off/start-up company’s creation, we have thought it worthwhile to dedicate a special place to SMEs, start-ups and spin-offs. List of Topic keywords, Committees, Scientific Committee, Organizing Committee (Chairs), Local Organizing Committee, Organizing Secretariat are available in the pdf.