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Exploring Novel Approaches to Preserve and Monitor the Cultural Heritage Materials

A special issue of Heritage (ISSN 2571-9408). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials and Heritage".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 March 2024) | Viewed by 2057

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Annalaura Casanova Municchia

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Institute of Heritage Science (CNR-ISPC), National Research Council of Italy, Area della Ricerca di Roma 1, Montelibretti, Italy
Interests: biodeterioration; characterization; spectroscopic; cultural heritage; stone monuments; conservation science
Dr. Valentina Nigro

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Fusion and Technologies for Nuclear Safety and Security Department, ENEA Frascati Research Centre, 00044 Roma, Italy
Interests: materials science; soft matter; gels; scattering techniques; spectroscopy
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Dear Colleagues,

We are delighted to extend to you an invitation to submit research manuscripts on innovative approaches to identifying, preventing and/or minimizing the deterioration of cultural heritage. Specifically, we are interested in papers that evaluate the potential impact of new products, materials or methods applied on the substrate and assess whether they cause any alterations.

Preserving our cultural heritage is a crucial task that requires constant attention and effort. In recent years, new strategies have emerged that aim to prevent and monitor the deterioration phenomena that threaten historical and artistic treasures.

One example is the increased research on biodeterioration control using natural biocides like essential oils and hydrolates. This is primarily due to the increasing demand for sustainable and safer products. The utilization of these natural biocides has also led to the incorporation of new materials and technologies such as microencapsulation, which further enhances their effectiveness.

Much effort has been dedicated to the development of advanced materials, and, in recent decades, nanotechnologies have become a key factor in the field of cultural heritage due to their ideal properties for cleaning and consolidating, acting against microorganisms, protecting surfaces from the negative effects of UV radiation, etc. The systematic formulation of tailored and functional nanostructured materials is an open challenge in cultural heritage conservation.

By using advanced technologies, innovative materials, and novel approaches, experts can now detect and diagnose problems in a non-invasive way, at an early stage, allowing them to implement timely and effective interventions. This approach not only helps to protect our cultural heritage but also promotes its accessibility by future generations.

This Special Issue is focused on gathering various original research articles, reviews, and case studies that explore innovative approaches or propose new protocols/guidelines to tackling the issue of heritage material deterioration. The aim is to increase knowledge and understanding of peculiar processes that have not yet been thoroughly investigated, and to develop new methodologies and products to counteract their formation.

In detail, topics may include (but are not limited to) the following areas:

  • Novel eco-friendly substances (e.g., consolidant, hydrorepellent, biocide) to prevent deterioration phenomena;
  • Multidisciplinary approaches to the investigation of deterioration phenomena on heritage materials;
  • Advanced materials for cleaning, consolidation and protection of artistic and historical artifacts;
  • Innovative systems for detecting and monitoring deterioration patterns over time, also given the impact of climate change.

Dr. Annalaura Casanova Municchia
Dr. Valentina Nigro
Guest Editors

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

  • biodeterioration
  • conservation science
  • deterioration pattern
  • monitoring
  • non-invasive techniques
  • sustainability
  • multidisciplinarity

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Cadmium Yellow Pigments in Oil Paintings: Optical Degradation Studies Utilizing 3D Fluorescence Mapping Supported by Raman Spectroscopy and Colorimetry
by Francesca A. Pisu, Carlo Maria Carbonaro, Pier Carlo Ricci, Stefania Porcu and Daniele Chiriu
Heritage 2024, 7(5), 2426-2443; https://doi.org/10.3390/heritage7050115 - 02 May 2024
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The degradation of cadmium yellow in paintings is influenced by various factors, primarily environmental conditions and light exposure. Applying a thin protective layer of linseed oil on the surface could help mitigate these processes. Linseed oil, being a natural material, acts as a [...] Read more.
The degradation of cadmium yellow in paintings is influenced by various factors, primarily environmental conditions and light exposure. Applying a thin protective layer of linseed oil on the surface could help mitigate these processes. Linseed oil, being a natural material, acts as a barrier against harmful atmospheric agents like moisture and oxygen, which contribute to the degradation of pigments including cadmium yellow. Additionally, linseed oil reduces direct light exposure, thereby lowering the risk of fading and color alteration. In this study, we explored the degradation of cadmium pigments mixed with oil and applied on canvas. We elucidated how the use of a binder prevents the direct oxidation of the pigment, inducing artificial degradation by irradiating samples with UVA (365 nm) and UVC (250 nm) sources. By employing various spectroscopic techniques such as three-dimensional fluorescence mapping (PLE) and Raman, along with colorimetric analysis, we gained a comprehensive understanding of the degradation process, particularly when linseed oil serves as a protective layer. Full article
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Microclimate-Monitoring: Examining the Indoor Environment of Greek Museums and Historical Buildings in the Face of Climate Change
by Efstathia Tringa, Dimitris Kavroudakis and Konstantia Tolika
Heritage 2024, 7(3), 1400-1418; https://doi.org/10.3390/heritage7030067 - 09 Mar 2024
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The preservation of cultural artifacts within museums and historical buildings requires control of microclimatic conditions, and the constantly evolving climate certainly poses a challenge to maintaining recommended conditions. Focused on the Archaeological Museum of Delphi and the Church of Acheiropoietos in Greece, our [...] Read more.
The preservation of cultural artifacts within museums and historical buildings requires control of microclimatic conditions, and the constantly evolving climate certainly poses a challenge to maintaining recommended conditions. Focused on the Archaeological Museum of Delphi and the Church of Acheiropoietos in Greece, our study evaluates the hygrothermal behavior of these buildings with a specific emphasis on the preservation of cultural heritage objects hosted there. An innovative approach to the real-time analysis of data is utilized, aiming to achieve a timely detection of extreme temperature and humidity levels. A one-year monitoring campaign was carried out to achieve a detailed assessment of the indoor climate in selected museums and historical buildings in Greece. The monitoring campaign was performed using dataloggers that were set to measure and record temperature (T) and relative humidity (RH) values hourly. The results allowed for the detection of extreme temperature and relative humidity values, pinpointing the time period that requires more attention. The museum’s heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems provide temperature control for visitor comfort, but the temperature still rises in summer, highlighting the impact of external climate factors. The church’s lack of HVAC systems widens the temperature range compared to the museum, but significant hourly fluctuations are not observed, underlining the building’s high thermal mass and inertia. Both buildings demonstrate a significant response to changes in outdoor temperature, emphasizing the need for future adaptation to climate change. The HMRhs and PRD indices indicate minimal microclimate risk in both buildings for temperature and RH, reducing the probability of material damage. The church’s slightly higher HMRhs index values, attributed to relative humidity, increases susceptibility due to sensitive materials. Overall, the study highlights the importance of managing microclimatic conditions in historical buildings and proposes careful adaptations for the protection of cultural heritage. Full article
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