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Innovative Materials and Technologies for the Characterization and Conservation of Cultural Heritage

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A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944).

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Dr. Radu Claudiu Fierascu

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National Institute for Research and Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry, ICECHIM, 060021 Bucharest, Romania
Interests: nanoparticles phytosynthesis; natural extracts; biological properties
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Dr. Enrico Sassoni

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Department of Civil, Chemical, Environmental and Materials Engineering (DICAM) – University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
Interests: calcium phosphates; hydroxyapatite; stone; mortar; masonry; consolidation; mechanical properties; durability; composite materials; hemp
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Dr. Irina Fierascu

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1. National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry - ICECHIM, Bucharest, Romania
2. Faculty of Horticulture, University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania
Interests: nanomaterials; nanoparticles; analytical methods; biosynthesis; cultural heritage; archaeometry
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Dear Colleagues,

The conservation of cultural heritage artifacts represents a major responsibility for humans in general and, in particular, for researchers worldwide. Currently, climate change is accelerating many deterioration processes that affect cultural heritage, while environmental issues call for innovative green solutions. In order to develop new and efficient materials and technologies for preserving our cultural heritage, a close collaboration and exchange of ideas between specialists in different scientific areas (materials science and engineering, archaeometry, geology, conservation science, etc.) is necessary.

This Special Issue of Materials aims at providing a forum for researchers working in the area of cultural heritage conservation, covering all the aspects related materials science issues in art and archaeology. Potential topics include, but are not limited to, the following:

Development of innovative materials for cultural heritage conservation;
Assessment of innovative technologies for materials characterization;
Conservation and restoration studies based on newly developed materials;
Case studies providing new insights on the use of established materials;
Archaeometry studies on cultural heritage artifacts.

Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are welcomed.

Dr. Radu Claudiu Fierascu
Dr. Enrico Sassoni
Dr. Irina Fierascu
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Keywords

innovative materials
green materials
consolidants
protective coatings
archaeometry
deterioration
conservation
restoration
nanotechnology
characterization techniques
non-destructive techniques

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Comparison of Latest and Innovative Silica-Based Consolidants for Volcanic Stones

by Abner Colella, Ilaria Capasso and Fabio Iucolano

Materials 2021, 14(10), 2513; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/ma14102513 - 12 May 2021

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This research explores the new perspectives in conservation and protection of two macroporous tuff stones, widely employed in the architectural heritage of Campania region, characterized by highly heterogeneous rock fabric and texture and a variable mineralogical composition that represent crucial factors responsible for their weak durability. The consolidation treatments were performed with a recently and widely used suspension of nano-silica crystals in water and with a lithium silicate solution that has received up to now scarce attention as a consolidant agent. Physical investigations (open porosity, Hg porosimetry, water absorption), morphological observations (SEM analyses) and visual appearance test (colorimetric measurements), along with assessments of performance indicators such as ultrasonic pulse velocity, surface cohesion test (peeling test) and durability test (salt crystallization), were carried out to investigate the consolidation effectiveness. Overall, lithium silicate consolidant showed a better behavior in terms of superficial cohesion, a most successful strengthening action and a considerable enhancement of salt resistance. Full article

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Polyelectrolyte Coatings—A Viable Approach for Cultural Heritage Protection

by Ioana Cătălina Gîfu, Raluca Ianchiș, Cristina Lavinia Nistor, Cristian Petcu, Irina Fierascu and Radu Claudiu Fierascu

Materials 2023, 16(7), 2873; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/ma16072873 - 04 Apr 2023

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The continuous degradation of cultural heritage artifacts (due to different factors, including the rising air pollution, climate change or excessive biological activity, among others) requires the continuous development of protection strategies, technologies and materials. In this regard, polyelectrolytes have offered effective ways to fight against degradation but also to conserve the cultural heritage objects. In this review, we highlight the key developments in the creation and use of polyelectrolytes for the preservation, consolidation and cleaning of the cultural heritage artifacts (with particular focus on stone, metal and artifacts of organic nature, such as paper, leather, wood or textile). The state of the art in this area is presented, as well as future development perspectives. Full article

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A Short Overview of Recent Developments in the Application of Polymeric Materials for the Conservation of Stone Cultural Heritage Elements

by Toma Fistos, Irina Fierascu, Mihaela Doni, Irina Elena Chican and Radu Claudiu Fierascu

Materials 2022, 15(18), 6294; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/ma15186294 - 10 Sep 2022

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Stones are ones of the most ancient natural materials exploited by humans, with different uses, from tools to buildings, that have endured over time in better conditions than other objects belonging to cultural heritage. Given the importance of those silent witnesses of our past, as well as our duty to preserve all parts of cultural heritage for future generations, much effort was put into the development of materials for their consolidation, protection, self-cleaning, or restoration. Protection of ancient stone monuments and objects has gained the interest of researchers in the last decades in the field of conservation of cultural heritage. In this respect, the present paper aims to be a critical discussion regarding potential polymeric materials, which can be used in restorative and conservative approaches for stone materials of cultural heritage importance, against physical degradation phenomena. Recent advances in this area are presented, as well as the current bottle-necks and future development perspectives. Full article

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