Nanotechnology for Diagnostic and Conservation of Cultural Heritage

Dear Colleagues,

The increased attention on Cultural Heritages has pushed scientists from different fields to provide a contribution in this direction. Moreover, conservators are aware that investigation of a work-of-art needs to use a scientific approach. In other words, objective conclusions can be drawn only by a scientific approach, although warnings on false data interpretations should be carefully examined.

Modern nanotechnologies are strategic and they can open unexpected new scenarios on conservation of Cultural Heritages. On one side, advanced techniques based on investigation at nanoscale domain can help to investigate art-works, while a modern set of nanomaterials with potential uses in treatments for restoration and conservation of Cultural Heritage play a relevant role. Perspectives are devoted to obtaining nanomaterials with smart and stimuli responsive features. These characteristics are strategic in many aspects of conservation such as controlled cleaning or development of smart protective coatings and active consolidants. Examples of applications include, but are not limited to, conservations of stone, metals, paints, paper and wooden artifacts.

This Special Issue aims to present recent advances in nanotechnology applied to cultural heritage and in particular for: (1) cleaning and conservation protocols; (2) advanced diagnostic methods; (3) historical relevant issues.

Prof. Dr. Giuseppe Lazzara
Guest Editor

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