Year 2018

Characterization of outdoor bronze monument patinas: the potentialities of near-infrared spectroscopic analysis

E. Catelli et al.
«ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL», Volume 25, pp. 24379 – 24393
Keywords: Bronze patina, Infrared microscop,; Mid-infrared spectroscopy, Near-infrared spectroscopy, Neptune fountain, Outdoor bronze sculptures, Reflectance spectroscopy

Ancient encaustic: An experimental exploration of technology, ageing behaviour and approaches to analytical investigation

R.J. Stacey et al.
«MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL», Volume 138, pp. 472 – 487
Keywords: Encaustic, Punic wax, GC–MS, FTIRT, GA, XRD

A new analytical approach to characterize the effect of γ-ray sterilization on wood

C. Mazzuca et al.
«MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL», Volume 143, pp. 493 - 502
Keywords: γ rays, Materials irradiated, Poplar, Durmast oak , Cyclic voltammetry, Infrared spectroscopy

Advanced analytical investigation on degradation markers in wall paintings

S. Sotiropoulou et al.
«MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL», Volume 139, pp. 278 - 294
Keywords: Degradation products, Proteins and metal ions interaction, Analytical pyrolysis EGA/MS and GC-MS, MicroFTIR-ATR mapping

From macro to micro: An advanced macro X-ray fluorescence (MA-XRF) imaging approach for the study of painted surfaces

G. Sciutto et al.
«MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL», Volume 137, pp. 277 - 284
Keywords: MA-XRF fast imaging spectra, High signal-to-noise ratio macro maps, Paint stratigraphies analysis, Cimabue's painting, Original gilding technique

Miniaturized Biosensors to Preserve and Monitor Cultural Heritage: from Medical to Conservation Diagnosis

G. Sciutto et al.
«ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE. INTERNATIONAL EDITION», Volume 57, pp. 7385 - 7389
Keywords: Bioanalytical systems, Lateral flow immunoassays, Biosensors sensibility, Minimally invasive diagnostic tools

Sustainability in art conservation: A novel bio-based organogel for the cleaning of water sensitive works of art

S. Prati et al.
«PURE AND APPLIED CHEMISTRY», Volume 90, pp. 239 - 251
Keywords: Art conservation, Green chemistry, ICGC-6, Organogel, Polyhydroxyalkanoates