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How Science Can Contribute to the Remedial Conservation of Cultural Heritage
Author(s) -
Baglioni Piero,
Chelazzi David
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
chemistry – a european journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.687
H-Index - 242
eISSN - 1521-3765
pISSN - 0947-6539
DOI - 10.1002/chem.202100675
Subject(s) - remedial education , conservation , cultural heritage , nanotechnology , engineering ethics , conservation science , engineering , environmental ethics , environmental science , environmental planning , political science , materials science , archaeology , history , ecology , philosophy , biology , biodiversity , law
Colloid science is contributing solutions to counteract the degradation of artifacts, favoring their transfer to future generations. Advanced materials such as nanoparticles, coatings, gels and microemulsions have been assessed in conservation, spanning from archeological sites to modern and contemporary art. We give an overview of the fundamental milestones and latest innovations in conservation science, targeting solutions and tools for remedial conservation based on green nanomaterials and hybrid systems. Future perspectives and outstanding challenges in this exciting field are then outlined.