Materials and Methods for Cultural Heritage

• subjectSkills

  The activity of the Laboratory is focused on the study for the characterization and preservation of the materials of the cultural heritage. Five main research objectives are pursued:

  • Materials characterization by means of non-destructive and micro-destructive techniques,
  • Study and evaluation of the degradation mechanisms of historic and contemporary materials,
  • Set-up and evaluation of restoration methodologies for the cleaning, consolidation and surface protection,
  • Monitoring of the durability and efficacy of the restoration treatments,
  • Consultancy activity to private conservators, restorers, private contractors and public authorities involved in preservation/restoration plans.

• subjectResearch activities

• peoplePhD

  ROBERTA PELLICANÒ

• linkKeywords

  Applied Electrochemistry

  Building

  Composites

  Conservation Treatments       

  Construction Materials

  Corrosion

  Cultural Heritage      

  Durability

  Fluorescence microscopy

  Infrared Spectroscopy

  Nanomaterials

  Nanoparticles

  Pollutant Reduction

  Polymers

  Restoration

  Smart Materials