The autoxidation of unsaturated fatty acids and their esters is one of the most important
reactions in food and biological systems. Autoxidation is a type of reaction between air …

While the chemistry of artists' paints has previously been studied and reviewed, these
studies only capture a portion of the properties affecting the response of paint materials. The …

Mixtures of siccative oil and Pinaceae resin were among the most widespread formulations
used for varnishing in the 16 th–18 th centuries. The aim of this research is to study the …

The aim of this study was to get a better understanding of the formulation aspect of a new
linseed oil–rosin varnish inspired by the antique violin coating, using heat-treated and non …

Contamination of surfaces can cause loss of performance in a variety of applications.
Bioinspired coatings based on the lotus or pitcher plants provide surface topographies that …

The historical varnish technology is of interest to various fields in cultural heritage. To
understand the material properties of these historic surface coatings it is important to get …

Drying oils have been used as a binding medium for oil paints since the 15th century. These
oil paints transition from a liquid-like paste to a solid-like film as a result of crosslinks forming …

The recent multi-analytical study carried out on the Van Eyck's Ghent Altarpiece showed the
simultaneous presence of several kinds of metal carboxylates in oil-rich glaze layers. This …

Naturally occurring diterpenoid resins were extensively applied, mainly as oily mixtures,
through the ages as protective and decorative coatings on paintings, metals and wood …

During the last decades, manuscripts have become increasingly available through
digitization and deposition in online repositories. This trend has very much facilitated …