Mineral Pigments: Properties Analysis and Applications
A special issue of Minerals (ISSN 2075-163X). This special issue belongs to the section "Crystallography and Physical Chemistry of Minerals & Nanominerals".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 34
Special Issue Editor
Interests: cultural heritage; cleaning; consolidation; water-repelling; tempera paints; non-invasive techniques
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue invites researchers, scientists, and industry experts to contribute original studies and reviews focused on mineral pigments—natural or synthetic inorganic materials widely used across fields such as materials science, conservation, geology, and industry. We aim to explore their composition, structure, stability, and behavior under different environmental and processing conditions, as well as their innovative uses in cultural heritage, art restoration, eco-friendly technologies, and advanced material applications.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Characterization techniques for mineral pigments.
- Historical and archeological pigment studies.
- The stability, degradation, and conservation of pigments.
- The environmental impact and sustainability of pigment use.
- Industrial and technological applications.
- Novel synthesis methods or pigment modifications.
This Special Issue serves as a platform to bridge traditional knowledge with cutting-edge research, encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration and highlighting the relevance of mineral pigments in modern science and technology.
Join us in advancing the understanding and application of these fascinating materials.
Dr. Santiago Pozo-Antonio
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- mineral pigments
- characterization techniques
- pigment stability
- cultural heritage conservation
- inorganic materials
- sustainable applications
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