The objectives

The project VOLATILE4ARCHAEO has three objectives:

  •  Significantly advancing the understanding of the physical-chemical behavior of subliming compounds when used as temporary consolidants for conservation on different substrates, via collaboration with materials science experts at the University of Bologna;
  • Investigating new types of VBM for the temporary strengthening of mural paintings and ceramic materials;
  • Validating the most promising VBM for the conservation of real historic artifacts.