Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) is utilized to analyze the ancient wall
paintings in the Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes. First, based on a combination of the signal-to …

This research intends to study and optimize successful preparative strategies of nano to sub-
micro limes, and to improve their efficiency in the inhibition of the degradation process and …

As non-renewable cultural heritage, wall paintings play an important role in society. To
reveal the trends in the scientific analysis of mural paintings, 845 relevant research articles …

Fungal deterioration of frescoes was studied in situ on a selected Serbian church, and on a
laboratory model, utilizing standard and newly implemented microscopy techniques …

The paper deals with the techniques and protocols used for studying wall paintings. A brief
introduction about the more recent literature dealing with archaeometric and diagnostic …

Investigations are needed to address and optimize the use of biocides and restoration
materials with reference to the fungal diversity, which often characterizes cultural heritage …

Developing advanced cleaning systems for the removal of unwanted layers from painted
surfaces is still a challenging issue that needs to be addressed in the field of cultural …

The presented research examines 17th century distemper paint from the polychrome
wooden interiors of two Norwegian stave churches: Eidsborg and Heddal. For the first time …

The identification of pigments in ancient historiated manuscripts and paintings and their
degradation products was the first application of Raman spectroscopy to cultural heritage …

This study provides a microanalytical characterization of pigment fragments from the
painting “Allegory to the Arts” and two portraits,“Rubens” and “Tintoretto,” by Léon Pallière …