
Nanotechnologies and Nanomaterials for Diagnostic, Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage
Description
Key Features
- Cogently explains how nanotechnology is used in the preservation, protection and restoration of artworks
- Explores the best nanomaterials for a variety of situations
- Shows how nanomaterials can be used in restoration, for cleaning and in conservation treatments
- Includes guidelines to prevent the misinterpretation of diagnostic data to help avoid misdiagnosis
Readership
Materials scientists working in the conservation sector and conservationists wanting to learn more about how nanotechnology can help create more effective preservation and restoration techniques
Table of Contents
1. Advanced microscopy techniques for nanoscale diagnosis 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 Nanotechnologies and Nanomaterials in diagnosis, conservation and restoration of Cultural Heritage
Product details
- No. of pages: 432
- Language: English
- Copyright: © Elsevier 2018
- Published: October 12, 2018
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Paperback ISBN: 9780128139103
- eBook ISBN: 9780128139110
About the Editors
Giuseppe Lazzara
Affiliations and Expertise
Rawil Fakhrullin
Affiliations and Expertise
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