Microemulsions, as thermodynamically stable mixtures of oil, water, and surfactant, are
known and have been studied for more than 70 years. However, even today there are still …

Cultural heritage is a crucial resource to increase our society's resilience. However,
degradation processes, enhanced by environmental and anthropic risks, inevitably affect …

A Perspective is presented on the history and current understanding of molecular gels and
the factors that must be considered to characterize them. The abilities of the most important …

Cultural Heritage is a crucial socioeconomic resource; yet, recurring degradation processes
endanger its preservation. Serendipitous approaches in restoration practice need to be …

Cultural heritage assets constitute a fundamental socioeconomic resource, but the actual
works of art need to be maintained, counteracting degradation processes, to transfer these …

The peculiar surfaces of halloysite nanotubes and their biocompatibility are attracting the
interest of researchers based on the wide range of attainable applications. The large aspect …

Alcohol dispersions of Ca (OH) 2 nanoparticles, the so-called nanolimes, are emerging as
an effective conservation material for the consolidation of stone, mortars, and plasters …

Conservation of our cultural heritage is fundamental for conveying to future generations our
culture, traditions, and ways of thinking and behaving. Cleaning art, in particular …

Hypothesis Organic solvents are often used for cleaning highly water-sensitive artifacts in
modern/contemporary art. Due to the toxicity of most solvents, confining systems must be …

Past restorations performed with acrylic and vinyl polymers showed detrimental effects to
wall paintings that lead to the complete disfiguration of the painted surfaces. The removal of …