Advanced Material Characterization in Heritage Science: Techniques and Applications

A special issue of Heritage (ISSN 2571-9408).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 9

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The Laboratory of Analysis and Non-Destructive Investigation of Heritage Objects, The National Museum in Krakow, Al. 3 Maja 1, 30-062 Cracow, Poland
Interests: non-invasive analysis; heritage science; micro-XRF; Raman spectroscopy; pigment analysis
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to invite you to contribute to the Special Issue “Advanced Material Characterization in Heritage Science: Techniques and Applications”.

This Special Issue aims to highlight innovative methodologies and interdisciplinary applications that connect materials science with cultural heritage conservation.

The preservation and study of cultural heritage require advanced analytical approaches capable of revealing the composition, structure, and degradation processes of historical materials without compromising their integrity. In recent years, the rapid development of material characterization techniques has transformed heritage science, enabling unprecedented insights into artworks, archeological artifacts, architectural elements, and archival objects.

Contributions may address both cutting-edge instrumental developments—such as spectroscopy techniques, micro- and macro-scale imaging, and portable non-invasive systems—and their integration into heritage contexts. Case studies demonstrating the application of multi-analytical workflows and advanced data processing are particularly welcome.

This Special Issue welcomes original research articles as well as review papers. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) studies on pigments, binders, metals, ceramics, glass, textiles, and organic materials, as well as strategies for monitoring environmental effects and conservation interventions.

By bringing together diverse perspectives, this Special Issue seeks to advance the field of heritage science, fostering collaboration among researchers, conservators, and cultural institutions to safeguard tangible heritage for future generations.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Anna Klisińska Kopacz
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Heritage is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 1600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • cultural heritage
  • material characterization
  • spectroscopy
  • imaging techniques
  • conservation science
  • non-invasive analysis
  • heritage diagnostics
  • multi-analytical approaches
  • advanced instrumentation

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