Advances in Green Analytical Methods

A special issue of Analytica (ISSN 2673-4532).

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Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development (ENEA), SSTP-PROTER-OEM, Rome, Italy
Interests: biorestoration; microbial biodiversity bioremediation; microbial biotechnology; bio-based products

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1. YOCOCU APS, Rome, Italy
2. Sapienza, University of Rome, Rome, Italy
Interests: green chemistry; chemistry applied to the cultural heritage; environmental chemistry and monitoring; molecular spectroscopy (Raman and FTIR)
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CNR-ISAC (National Research Council, Institute of Atmospheric Sciences and Climate), Area della Ricerca di Tor Vergata, Via Fosso del Cavaliere, 100, 00133 Rome, Italy
Interests: conservation of cultural heritage; preventive conservation; safeguarding of cultural heritage; non-destructive techniques for diagnostics on cultural heritage; microclimate monitoring
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Dear Colleagues,

The objective of green chemistry is to reduce the impact of chemicals on human health and effectively eliminate environmental pollution through dedicated and sustainable intervention and prevention programs. Unfortunately, only in recent years have attempts been made to introduce the green chemistry perspective into analytical chemistry and thus reduce the environmental impact of laboratory work by researching new strategies for reducing waste, reagents, solvents, etc.

This Special Issue aims to share analytical methods, protocols, and new strategies that accelerate the application of green chemistry in the analysis and pretreatment of environmental, biological and food samples, and cultural heritage conservation and restoration. This Special Issue also aims to be a multidisciplinary meeting point to transfer knowledge and strategies to improve the conservation and restoration of cultural heritage and at the same time to protect operators and the environment. A space is open to the following topics:

  • Green and sustainable building practices for museums and architectural cultural heritage.
  • Biotechnology applications to the conservation and development of bio-based products.
  • Green chemistry and nanotechnology for eco-friendly conservation.
  • Feasibility of application of innovative methods, products, and strategies.

Considering these aspects, all original research articles, communications, and review papers on all aspects of the green analytical approaches are welcome, including but not limited to:

  • Sample preparation.
  • Pollution control and monitoring.
  • Application in field.
  • Green chemistry.

Dr. Maria Luisa Astolfi
Dr. Chiara Alisi
Dr. Andrea Macchia
Dr. Fernanda Prestileo
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  • sampling
  • sample preparation
  • pollution control and monitoring
  • application in field
  • green chemistry

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Marble Chromatic Alteration Study Using Non-Invasive Analytical Techniques and Evaluation of the Most Suitable Cleaning Treatment: The Case of a Bust Representing Queen Margherita di Savoia at the U.S. Embassy in Rome
by Andrea Macchia, Eleonora Cerafogli, Laura Rivaroli, Irene Angela Colasanti, Hélène Aureli, Chiara Biribicchi and Valeria Brunori
Analytica 2022, 3(4), 406-429; https://doi.org/10.3390/analytica3040028 - 3 Nov 2022
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Abstract
In spite of the application of different cleaning procedures, the marble used for the portrait bust of Queen Margherita di Savoia continued to show permanent discoloration, consisting of an unevenly distributed grayish alteration, mainly on the front part. In this work, a multi-analytical, [...] Read more.
In spite of the application of different cleaning procedures, the marble used for the portrait bust of Queen Margherita di Savoia continued to show permanent discoloration, consisting of an unevenly distributed grayish alteration, mainly on the front part. In this work, a multi-analytical, non-invasive approach was proposed using spectrocolorimetry, reflectance spectroscopy and multispectral imaging. The initial assumption, suggesting the presence of altered protective materials based on organic products (such as waxes or oils,) applied in the past according to traditional practices, was excluded, revealing instead the presence of deposits of particulate matter, which penetrated inside the crystalline structure of the marble, leading to a variation in its shade. Cleaning tests were also carried out to define the best product, using sustainable chemicals such as Polar Varnish Rescue®, alkoxyde surfactant, disodium EDTA, GLDA and Politect® Base in order to identify the best methodology and materials for sustainable cleaning, respecting the integrity of the original matter. Politect® Base demonstrated better action in comparison to the other products tested, and similar results were obtained with GLDA, which could be applied in areas where the Politect® is less efficient (e.g., lace). Full article
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