Solving Environmental and Cultural Heritage Issues through Analytical Tools

Dear Colleagues,

The application of analytical methodologies for the study and characterization of environmental and cultural heritage matrices is becoming increasingly widespread, taking into account continuous instrumental developments. Depending on the specific application, these two fields may not overlap or may be strongly connected with one another; indeed, research shows a direct relationship between cultural heritage and the surrounding environment. This Special Issue is dedicated to novel case studies in which conventional methods are applied in synergy with more innovative ones and/or others which have seldom been used in these research fields to solve issues and problems concerned with cultural heritage and the environment. Such methods may include the use of a wide range of techniques depending on the specific application: elemental and/or molecular analyses, destructive and/or micro-destructive methods, in situ applications, and/or laboratory settings. Environmental samples include air, water, soil, and food, while all materials of historical and artistic interest are included for cultural heritage applications. Scientific papers with an emphasis on the role and importance of analytical techniques that help to tackle the issue of interest are encouraged.

Prof. Dr. Paola Fermo
Guest Editor

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• analytical chemistry
• analytical techniques
• analytical methodologies
• environment
• cultural heritage