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Nanomaterials in art conservation.

Authors :
Baglioni, Piero
Carretti, Emiliano
Chelazzi, David
Source :
Nature Nanotechnology. Apr2015, Vol. 10 Issue 4, p287-290. 4p. 3 Color Photographs.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The article focuses on the use of nanomaterials for conservation of artefacts. It states that microemulsions, due to their huge interfacial area, can be used for better cleaning of artefacts and are less toxic as compared to organic solvents such as aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons. It discusses the use of amphiphilic formulation, containing ethyl acetate, propylene carbonate and a surfactant, for the removal of aged acrylicâ€vinyl copolymers from historic murals.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
17483387
Volume :
10
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Nature Nanotechnology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
101987520
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2015.38