Chromatography in Cultural Heritage
A special issue of Separations (ISSN 2297-8739). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials in Separation Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 December 2021)
Special Issue Editors
Interests: chromatographic hyphenated techniques; stable isotope analysis in paleodiet and mobility of ancient populations; isotope analysis in food products
Interests: liquid chromatography; gas chromatography; mass spectrometry; organic materials in cultural heritage; heritage sciences
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Special Issue Information
The analysis of organic materials in historical artifacts often poses a problem due to the complex composition of these samples. Chromatographic techniques offer the possibility to separate these complex mixtures into their components before their analysis and identification. The most common chromatographic techniques include liquid and gas chromatography, which are usually coupled with mass spectrometry detection.
The aim of this Special Issue is to present current work concerning the application of chromatographic techniques in the analysis of historical artifacts, including (but not limited to) the analysis of natural and synthetic dyes, binding media, oils, varnishes and resins, as well as the analysis of organic residues in archaeological samples. Multianalytical and multidisciplinary works that involve the application of chromatographic techniques in cultural heritage objects are also welcomed.
Prof. Cristina Barrocas Dias
Dr. Ana C. Manhita
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- Chromatographic techniques (LC-MS, GC-MS, Py-GC-MS)
- Analysis of historical artifacts
- Natural and synthetic dyes
- Binders
- Resins
- Organic residue analysis
- Biomarkers.
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