Advanced materials in cultural heritage conservation

M Baglioni, G Poggi, D Chelazzi, P Baglioni - Molecules, 2021 - mdpi.com
Cultural Heritage is a crucial socioeconomic resource; yet, recurring degradation processes
endanger its preservation. Serendipitous approaches in restoration practice need to be …

Ultra-high thermal conductivity and mechanical properties of a paraffin composite as a thermal conductive phase change materials for novel heat management

W Lee, M Seo, J Kim - Composites Science and Technology, 2022 - Elsevier
Because of their large latent heat, phase change material (PCM) composites have received
much attention for thermal energy storage and heat management applications. However, the …

Beeswax as a natural alternative to synthetic waxes for fabrication of PLA/diatomaceous earth composites

M Dobrosielska, R Dobrucka, P Kozera, D Brząkalski… - Scientific Reports, 2023 - nature.com
In this study, injection moulding was applied to produce biocomposites consisting of
polylactide (PLA) and amorphous diatomaceous earth used as a filler at different …

Twin-chain polymer networks loaded with nanostructured fluids for the selective removal of a non-original varnish from Picasso's “L'Atelier” at the Peggy Guggenheim …

L Pensabene Buemi, ML Petruzzellis, D Chelazzi… - Heritage Science, 2020 - Springer
This paper reports on the evaluation of a polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)“twin-chain” polymer
network (TC-PN) combined with an oil-in-water nanostructured fluid (NSF) for the removal of …

Selective removal of over-paintings from “Street Art” using an environmentally friendly nanostructured fluid loaded in highly retentive hydrogels

M Baglioni, G Poggi, R Giorgi, P Rivella, T Ogura… - Journal of Colloid and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Hypothesis The removal of over-paintings or graffiti is a priority for conservators and
restorers. This operation is complex, especially when over-paintings lay on painted surfaces …

Advancements in Characterization Techniques for Microemulsions: From Molecular Insights to Macroscopic Phenomena

L Li, J Qu, W Liu, B Peng, S Cong, H Yu, B Zhang, Y Li - Molecules, 2024 - mdpi.com
Advancements in Characterization Techniques for Microemulsions: From Molecular Insights
to Macroscopic Phenom Page 1 Molecules 2024, 29, 2901. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules29122901 …

[HTML][HTML] Ultrasonics as a tool for development of pine-needle extract loaded bee wax edible packaging for value addition of Himalayan cheese

J Joseph-Leenose-Helen, N Noor, M Mushtaq… - Ultrasonics …, 2022 - Elsevier
In the present study, Himalayan cheese, kradi was coated with beeswax loaded with pine
needle extract (PNE) to increase its shelf life and nutraceutical potential. PNE was extracted …

Stabilization of an aqueous bio-based wax nano-emulsion through encapsulation

P Samyn, VK Rastogi - Nanomaterials, 2022 - mdpi.com
The emulsification of biowaxes in an aqueous environment is important to broaden their
application range and make them suitable for incorporation in water-based systems. The …

[HTML][HTML] The Church of S. Maria Delle Palate in Tusa (Messina, Italy): Digitization and Diagnostics for a New Model of Enjoyment

D Giuffrida, S Bonanno, F Parrotta, V Mollica Nardo… - Remote Sensing, 2022 - mdpi.com
Cultural places represent the tangible part of the identity and historical heritage of a
civilization as well as an extraordinary driving force for the economic development of a …

Low-cost and highly thermally conductive silver modified mica-paraffin multifunctional composite phase change materials for photo-thermal conversion and electrical …

C Pan, X Li, G Fan, H Yang, Y Long, F Wu - Arabian Journal of Chemistry, 2023 - Elsevier
To improve the utilization efficiency of renewable energy and adaptability of composite
materials, a new mineral-based composite phase change material (Ag-Mica/CNF/PW) was …