Innovative Methods of Cleaning Polychrome Works of Art

Dear Colleagues,

The preservation of the historical memory of a population is strictly bound to the activation of suitable conservation restoration strategies. This project focuses on the first phase of the restoration process, the cleaning of works of art, proposing an innovative approach to the cleaning of painted surfaces. The ideal cleaning process should be selective, effective and controlled. Selective to act only and exclusively on unwanted substances. Effective to be able to remove a great variety of deteriogen agents. Controlled to prevent our action from affecting the original materials. The operation must not proceed beyond the desired level that is considered optimal. Scientific researchers are aware that the materials used until now during the cleaning phase are often effective in cleaning, but responsible for the leaching of organic components present in the product (binders, paints), thus causing removal of original materials.

Dr. Antonella Casoli
Dr. Laura Bergamonti
Guest Editors

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