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A linalool-based nanostructured fluid for the removal of alkyd paints 一种用于去除醇酸漆的芳樟醇基纳米结构流体
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Journal of Cultural Heritage Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2026-02-17 DOI: 10.1016/j.culher.2026.01.014
Corinne Suraci , Michele Baglioni , Giovanna Poggi , Rodorico Giorgi
{"title":"A linalool-based nanostructured fluid for the removal of alkyd paints","authors":"Corinne Suraci ,&nbsp;Michele Baglioni ,&nbsp;Giovanna Poggi ,&nbsp;Rodorico Giorgi","doi":"10.1016/j.culher.2026.01.014","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.culher.2026.01.014","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study presents a novel, naturally-inspired nanostructured formulation based on an unconventional green solvent, linalool, for the removal of alkyd-based paints. Linalool is the main compound in lavender essential oil, and exhibits high chemical affinity to synthetic binders, such as alkyd resins, due to its specific solubility parameters. A linalool based microemulsion was prepared using a cationic surfactant, and its phase behaviour was systematically investigated. The morphology and structure of the micelles were also investigated and characterised by Small-Angle X-ray Scattering (SAXS). In terms of efficacy, the formulation was compared with a commercially available product well established in conservation practice for the removal of synthetic coatings. The system was tested on a laboratory scale using commercial tubes and spray paints applied on mortar mock-ups. Moreover, the system was applied on real case studies for the removal of unauthorized tags, from a cement-based facade covered with silicate-based outdoor paints. The promising results provide valuable insights into the potential application of linalool-based cleaning systems for conservation practice</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15480,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cultural Heritage","volume":"78 ","pages":"Pages 165-174"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147421399","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Biogeophysical impact of algal biofilms developed on granite and mortar substrates under night-time ornamental lighting 夜间观赏照明下花岗岩和砂浆基质上藻类生物膜的生物地球物理影响
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Journal of Cultural Heritage Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-21 DOI: 10.1016/j.culher.2026.01.002
Anxo Méndez , Davide Gulotta , David M. Freire-Lista , Patricia Sanmartín
{"title":"Biogeophysical impact of algal biofilms developed on granite and mortar substrates under night-time ornamental lighting","authors":"Anxo Méndez ,&nbsp;Davide Gulotta ,&nbsp;David M. Freire-Lista ,&nbsp;Patricia Sanmartín","doi":"10.1016/j.culher.2026.01.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.culher.2026.01.002","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Ornamental LED lighting is commonly used to illuminate architectural heritage at night. Since phototrophs rely on light as an energy source through photosynthesis, the artificial extension of the natural photoperiod can impact microalgae and cyanobacteria dwelling on stone surfaces. These organisms form subaerial biofilms (SABs), which lead to biofouling of building materials and pose challenges for heritage conservation. For the first time, the present study looked in depth at what happens at the SAB-substrate interface when biofilm formation occurs under daylight followed by ornamental lighting. Granite (the main material in historical buildings and structures in NW Spain and many other regions of the world) and cement (the most widely used material for construction, especially in modern and contemporary architecture) have been used as test substrates, inhabited by algal biofilms mainly composed by the green algae &lt;em&gt;Bracteacoccus minor&lt;/em&gt; and &lt;em&gt;Stichococcus bacillaris&lt;/em&gt;. Tests were conducted after a 3-month exposure to different ornamental LED light conditions. The tested conditions comprised a photoperiod of 13 h of daylight, followed by 6 h of exposure to different ornamental LED illumination, and 5 h of darkness (imitating the photoperiod of ornamentally illuminated monuments). The ornamental LED lighting conditions tested were an innovative amber+green light (at 3000 K, with biostatic effect and under trial), two lights suitable for illuminating the urban fabric: warm white light (at 2580 K, with a yellower hue) and cool white light (at 4600 K, with bluer hue), and a reference scenario without ornamental lighting (i.e., darkness). Blank specimens without colonization were also included. Surface roughness and hardness, VIS-light spectrophotometry, static contact angle and water absorption, as well as petrographic and 3D microscopy, were used to evaluate the lighting impact on the SABs interactions with the building material substrates. The presence of SAB increased the surface hardness, water absorption time and static contact angle while reducing the surface hardness of both the granite and mortar specimens. The SAB-substrate interface exposed to amber+green light behaved similarly to the biofouled specimens without ornamental illumination, minimizing its effects in comparison to both white lights tested, which further affected those parameters. The color differences of the surface, changed by the ornamental lighting conditions, were also minimized under the amber+green light. The results suggest a lower level of SAB development under the innovative amber+green light. Petrographic microscopy of thin sections reveals differential SAB coverage across the granite surface, depending on local mineralogical differences, with biotite appearing uncolonized. In the mortar specimens, the SAB was thinner and appeared to fill the macropores. The results can inform the design of more effective ornamental lighting strategies in cities,","PeriodicalId":15480,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cultural Heritage","volume":"78 ","pages":"Pages 7-20"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146036976","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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In situ characterization of nephrite beads from the Hongshan culture: Unveiling techniques, materials and sources 红山文化中软玉珠的原位表征:揭示技术、材料和来源
IF 3.3 2区 综合性期刊
Journal of Cultural Heritage Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-21 DOI: 10.1016/j.culher.2026.01.007
Dian Chen , Guoxiang Liu , Yuanqiu Li , Jiangtao Liu , Tingting Shi , Manda Bai , Yuanchi Shang , Wugan Luo
{"title":"In situ characterization of nephrite beads from the Hongshan culture: Unveiling techniques, materials and sources","authors":"Dian Chen ,&nbsp;Guoxiang Liu ,&nbsp;Yuanqiu Li ,&nbsp;Jiangtao Liu ,&nbsp;Tingting Shi ,&nbsp;Manda Bai ,&nbsp;Yuanchi Shang ,&nbsp;Wugan Luo","doi":"10.1016/j.culher.2026.01.007","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.culher.2026.01.007","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The Hongshan Culture, a Neolithic society in northeastern China, is renowned for its sophisticated jade artifacts. While past research has focused mainly on large or ceremonial jade pieces, smaller artifacts like beads have received limited systematic study. This research examines 68 nephrite beads from the Nasitai site in Inner Mongolia using in-situ, non-destructive analytical techniques, including microscopic observation, FTIR, Raman spectroscopy, pXRF, and multispectral imaging, to explore craftsmanship, material properties, and provenance. The spiral-grooved notches suggest a unique Hongshan cutting technique involving hole-drilling and the use of a sand-coated rope to split the jade. Ox-nostril-shaped drill marks indicate primitive perforation methods for stringing. Spectral analysis confirmed that the beads are made of tremolite, showing minimal weathering and excellent preservation. Elemental profiling highlighted consistent Ca/Ba ratios, while distinct Mn/Fe and Ni patterns suggest the potential for distinguishing nephrite sources. This analysis indicates that the jade beads may originate from Xiuyan nephrite. Additionally, multispectral imaging further supports this provenance conclusion. This study broadens understanding of Hongshan jade sourcing and technology, demonstrating the value of non-invasive methods in artifact analysis. The findings contribute to discussions on early Chinese jade trade and craft networks, setting a foundation for future comparative studies on Neolithic jade traditions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15480,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cultural Heritage","volume":"78 ","pages":"Pages 1-6"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146001825","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Non-invasive methods for characterising letterpress prints: Surface microscopy and profilometry 凸版印刷特征的非侵入性方法。表面显微术和轮廓测定法
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Journal of Cultural Heritage Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-31 DOI: 10.1016/j.culher.2026.01.013
Iris Bautista-Morenilla , Júlia María Olivera López , Cristina Ruiz-Recasens , Oriol Moret Viñals , Lluís Casas Duocastella , Gema Campo-Francés
{"title":"Non-invasive methods for characterising letterpress prints: Surface microscopy and profilometry","authors":"Iris Bautista-Morenilla ,&nbsp;Júlia María Olivera López ,&nbsp;Cristina Ruiz-Recasens ,&nbsp;Oriol Moret Viñals ,&nbsp;Lluís Casas Duocastella ,&nbsp;Gema Campo-Francés","doi":"10.1016/j.culher.2026.01.013","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.culher.2026.01.013","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study presents a methodological framework for characterising letterpress prints by combining morphological analysis with three-dimensional measurements. Original prints, as well as controlled mock-ups produced in the laboratory were analysed with surface microscopy to assess ink distribution on the paper. Optical profilometry was used to quantify the reverse embossing generated in the paper by the type-form.</div><div>Results show that the various methods and materials employed for letterpress printing over time lead to differences regarding ink distribution and relief levels. These are described and presented as key identification features through which the origin of early and contemporary letterpress prints can be determined.</div><div>The paper provides visual examples of the traits that letterpress prints can show throughout history and establishes a methodological approach for their characterisation. Therefore, this research expands the range of methodologies available for the technical cataloguing of letterpress prints.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15480,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cultural Heritage","volume":"78 ","pages":"Pages 89-99"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146075497","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Dual-format indirect ELISA detection of food residues in late Roman and early medieval ceramics: Integrating antibodies and DNA aptamers for ancient protein and β-D-glucan analysis 罗马晚期和中世纪早期陶瓷中食物残留的双格式间接ELISA检测:整合抗体和DNA适体用于古代蛋白质和β- d -葡聚糖分析
IF 3.3 2区 综合性期刊
Journal of Cultural Heritage Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-22 DOI: 10.1016/j.culher.2026.01.005
Janez Kosel , K. Patrick Fazioli , Andrej Magdič , Zvezdana Modrijan , Jaroslav Pavelka , Polonca Ropret
{"title":"Dual-format indirect ELISA detection of food residues in late Roman and early medieval ceramics: Integrating antibodies and DNA aptamers for ancient protein and β-D-glucan analysis","authors":"Janez Kosel ,&nbsp;K. Patrick Fazioli ,&nbsp;Andrej Magdič ,&nbsp;Zvezdana Modrijan ,&nbsp;Jaroslav Pavelka ,&nbsp;Polonca Ropret","doi":"10.1016/j.culher.2026.01.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.culher.2026.01.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Food and its associated material culture offer an important window into past social worlds, but difficulties in inferring vessel function from and the degradation of organic residues on pottery can hinder archaeological investigations of culinary practices. To overcome these limitations, we applied indirect ELISA assays using both polyclonal antibodies and synthetic aptamers to detect specific proteins and a cereal polysaccharide in ceramic sherds from two hilltop sites in north-eastern Slovenia: an early medieval settlement beneath Ptuj Castle (7th-9th centuries CE) and a Late Roman–early medieval fortified site at Ančnikovo Gradišče (4–5th, 7–10th centuries CE). Sherds bearing charred cooking residues were powder-extracted and assayed on MaxiSorp microtiter plates for six protein targets (ovalbumin, lysozyme, gluten, casein, collagen, and myosin) and for (1→3)-β-<span>d</span>-glucan target using matching primary antibodies and biotinylated DNA aptamers, with detection achieved by adding alkaline phosphatase–conjugated secondary antibodies to label primary antibody binding or alkaline phosphatase–conjugated streptavidin to label aptamer binding. At Ptuj, both formats identified egg proteins, bone collagen, myosin and gluten on individual sherds, with aptamers consistently yielding larger ΔOD margins than antibodies. At Ančnikovo Gradišče, meat residues dominated: myosin and collagen were detected on most Late Roman sherds, while sherd 402 (early medieval) uniquely registered cereal markers—gliadin and β-<span>d</span>-glucan—alongside meat and egg proteins. Casein appeared in only one Late Roman vessel. Co-occurrence of animal and plant residues implies composite dishes such as stews or porridges. Our findings demonstrate that aptamer‐based ELISAs offer enhanced sensitivity for archaeological proteins, and that protein and polysaccharide residue analysis can reconstruct nuanced dietary patterns. This approach holds promise for broad application in contexts lacking textual records. Caution should be taken when attempting to extrapolate broader patterns from this limited dataset.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15480,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cultural Heritage","volume":"78 ","pages":"Pages 35-44"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146036889","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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New approach using green terpolymer of nano poly (methyl methacrylate/dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate/acrylamide) for the consolidation of bone artifacts: A comprehensive evaluation of bone characteristics 使用纳米聚(甲基丙烯酸甲酯/甲基丙烯酸二甲氨基乙酯/丙烯酰胺)绿色三元共聚物固化骨人工制品的新方法:骨特性的综合评估
IF 3.3 2区 综合性期刊
Journal of Cultural Heritage Pub Date : 2026-03-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.culher.2026.02.009
Gomaa Abdel-Maksoud , Rokaya A. Sobh
{"title":"New approach using green terpolymer of nano poly (methyl methacrylate/dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate/acrylamide) for the consolidation of bone artifacts: A comprehensive evaluation of bone characteristics","authors":"Gomaa Abdel-Maksoud ,&nbsp;Rokaya A. Sobh","doi":"10.1016/j.culher.2026.02.009","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.culher.2026.02.009","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Fragility and weakness are common forms of deterioration in archaeological bone artifacts found in museums and excavation areas. These deterioration aspects result from improper environmental conditions such as fluctuations in relative humidity and temperature, exposure to excessive light, air pollution, insects, and microorganisms. This study is a continuation of a previous study and aims to comprehensively evaluate the mechanical, chemical, and physical properties of bones treated with terpolymer of Nano Poly (Methyl Methacrylate/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate/Acrylamide) as a consolidant to determine the best concentration for its application to weak archaeological bones. In this study, modern bone samples were prepared and exposed to accelerated thermal aging. The aged bones were then treated with a terpolymer solution at different concentrations. Various bone characteristics were assessed, including mechanical properties (strength and hardness tests), chemical properties [pH measurement, Attenuated Total Reflection – Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR)], and physical properties (contact angle measurement and X-ray analysis). The results of the mechanical, chemical, and physical properties have shown that the 4% concentration was the best, which is recommended for strengthening fragile or weak archaeological bones.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15480,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cultural Heritage","volume":"78 ","pages":"Pages 238-247"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147421396","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Multi-element analysis of archaeological limestone artifacts: A data-level matrix correction approach 考古石灰岩文物的多元素分析:数据级矩阵校正方法
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Journal of Cultural Heritage Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2026-02-09 DOI: 10.1016/j.culher.2026.01.017
Üftade Muşkara , Sezgin Bakırdere , O. Yavuz Ataman
{"title":"Multi-element analysis of archaeological limestone artifacts: A data-level matrix correction approach","authors":"Üftade Muşkara ,&nbsp;Sezgin Bakırdere ,&nbsp;O. Yavuz Ataman","doi":"10.1016/j.culher.2026.01.017","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.culher.2026.01.017","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Elemental analysis of carbonate-rich heritage materials is often subject to strong matrix effects caused by high calcium content, which can lead to systematic underestimation of some major and trace elements, including rare earth elements (REEs), by ICP-OES and ICP-MS. This study develops a practical analytical strategy tailored to archaeological limestone artifacts, combining microwave-assisted digestion with a data-level, element-specific matrix correction based on certified reference materials (CRMs). Concentrations obtained by external calibration were empirically adjusted using correction factors derived from the ratio of standard addition to external calibration results for the CRMs NIST 1d and NCS DC 73306. This approach brought all determined element concentrations into statistical agreement with the certified values. The workflow was applied to 69 limestone figurines from the Emecik Apollo Sanctuary (Türkiye) that were previously attributed to Cypriot sources. After matrix correction, multivariate statistical analysis of the major, trace, and REE data identified three distinct geochemical clusters, consistent with the exploitation of at least three Cypriot limestone formations. The method is minimally destructive, time- and cost-efficient, and suitable for large archaeological assemblages, providing more accurate compositional data that support reliable provenance interpretations and establish a solid geochemical basis for reconstructing raw material procurement strategies for limestone votive figurines in the ancient Eastern Mediterranean.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15480,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cultural Heritage","volume":"78 ","pages":"Pages 145-153"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146189740","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Virtual reconstruction on original color of color-faded painting on bronze mirrors supported by non-destructive spectroscopic techniques 基于无损光谱技术的铜镜褪色画原色虚拟重建
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Journal of Cultural Heritage Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-11-12 DOI: 10.1016/j.culher.2025.10.026
Xuening Wang , Youzhen Cai , Qinglin Ma , Fenghao Wen , Liang Qu , Linlin Li , Zhimin Li
{"title":"Virtual reconstruction on original color of color-faded painting on bronze mirrors supported by non-destructive spectroscopic techniques","authors":"Xuening Wang ,&nbsp;Youzhen Cai ,&nbsp;Qinglin Ma ,&nbsp;Fenghao Wen ,&nbsp;Liang Qu ,&nbsp;Linlin Li ,&nbsp;Zhimin Li","doi":"10.1016/j.culher.2025.10.026","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.culher.2025.10.026","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Virtual reconstruction of color-faded painting on bronze mirrors relies on limited information. Existing techniques face significant difficulties in the recognition and reconstruction of missing patterns at both structural and iconographic levels. Painting on bronze in burial environments is prone to decay, fading, contamination, and corrosion, leading to defective areas. Reconstruction of patterns is crucial for archeology and art history. Moreover, the complex and irregular patterns of painting pose a further challenge. A method is proposed to resolve these issues. Concretely, pigment types, particle sizes, painting stratigraphy and technique were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive spectroscopy and Raman spectroscopy; these data were used to re-create the original color palette of the painting. The exact distribution of each pigment and the color patterns were ascertained by macroscopic X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy and hyperspectral imaging to re-create the line drawing. Digital coloring of the line drawing with palette values virtually reconstructs the original colors and appearance of the painting on the bronze mirrors under ideal conditions. The study demonstrates improvements in the faithful reproduction of the original colors on painted bronze and provides new perspectives for the study of painted bronzes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15480,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cultural Heritage","volume":"77 ","pages":"Pages 1-6"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145493116","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Hydrogels for the cleaning of cultural heritage: A review of mechanisms, applications, and future perspectives 水凝胶用于文物清理:机理、应用和未来展望综述
IF 3.3 2区 综合性期刊
Journal of Cultural Heritage Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-30 DOI: 10.1016/j.culher.2025.12.009
Sheng Chen , Shangui Hu , Jinxiu Song , Tao Chen , Hanye Xing , Chun Kong
{"title":"Hydrogels for the cleaning of cultural heritage: A review of mechanisms, applications, and future perspectives","authors":"Sheng Chen ,&nbsp;Shangui Hu ,&nbsp;Jinxiu Song ,&nbsp;Tao Chen ,&nbsp;Hanye Xing ,&nbsp;Chun Kong","doi":"10.1016/j.culher.2025.12.009","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.culher.2025.12.009","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The preservation of cultural heritage is paramount for transmitting our culture, traditions, and ways of thinking and behaving to future generations. Cultural heritage stands as a testament to history, embodying the crystallization of human wisdom. Each artifact and work of art encapsulates information from a specific era. However, conventional cleaning methods often risk damaging cultural heritage during the removal of stains and repair of deterioration, potentially leading to irreversible losses. Hydrogels have garnered significant attention in this field due to their unique properties. As a novel cleaning material, hydrogels demonstrate distinct advantages in cultural heritage cleaning, owing to their gentle nature, strong adsorption capacity, and tunable characteristics. This article provides a comprehensive review of recent advances in the application of hydrogels in this domain. It elaborates on the features of various types of hydrogels, their cleaning mechanisms for different classes of cultural relics and artworks, practical application outcomes, benefits, and limitations, while also offering perspectives on future directions. The objective is to furnish systematic references for cultural heritage conservators and researchers, promote further application and development of hydrogels in heritage cleaning, and contribute to the long-term preservation of precious cultural heritage.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15480,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cultural Heritage","volume":"77 ","pages":"Pages 325-340"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145880459","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Digital holographic speckle pattern interferometry in support of ongoing conservation: the case of Giotto’s wall paintings in the Bardi Chapel, Florence 数字全息散斑图案干涉测量法支持正在进行的保护:佛罗伦萨巴蒂教堂乔托壁画的案例
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Journal of Cultural Heritage Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-11-28 DOI: 10.1016/j.culher.2025.11.009
Antonina Chaban , Vivi Tornari , Michalis Andrianakis , Maria Rosa Lanfranchi , Alessandra Rocco , Moira Bertasa , Jana Striova
{"title":"Digital holographic speckle pattern interferometry in support of ongoing conservation: the case of Giotto’s wall paintings in the Bardi Chapel, Florence","authors":"Antonina Chaban ,&nbsp;Vivi Tornari ,&nbsp;Michalis Andrianakis ,&nbsp;Maria Rosa Lanfranchi ,&nbsp;Alessandra Rocco ,&nbsp;Moira Bertasa ,&nbsp;Jana Striova","doi":"10.1016/j.culher.2025.11.009","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.culher.2025.11.009","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Effective conservation begins with a deep understanding of an artwork’s structural condition before restoring the pictorial layer. This is especially important for multi-layered painted surfaces like wall paintings, where hidden issues must be carefully evaluated to ensure long-term preservation. An ongoing conservation campaign (2022–2025) is dedicated to preserving Giotto’s irreplaceable wall paintings in the Bardi Chapel, Basilica di Santa Croce, Florence (Italy). The project faces significant challenges due to gaps in detailed documentation regarding past restorations. Conservators and heritage scientists were called to assess the subsurface condition of the wall paintings and accurately distinguish areas requiring interventions of varying urgency. A comprehensive diagnostic examination was conducted, incorporating advanced methodologies, including Digital Holographic Speckle Pattern Interferometry (DHSPI). This paper focuses on advantages and challenges of the DHSPI, operated under both thermal excitation and natural conditions, for detecting critical subsurface defects and supporting the study of the restoration history of Giotto’s wall paintings. DHSPI enables revealing hidden micro-deformations and monitoring direct surface responses to environmental changes in a quantitative full-field real-time non-contact examination. Thus, it provides valuable insights into structural stability, invisible overlapping of detachments and cracks, hidden structured layers, and through defect propagation to trace the future deterioration risks. By incorporating DHSPI into an interdisciplinary diagnostic strategy, we demonstrate how this approach enhances conservation decision-making, supports informed and minimally invasive interventions, and, ultimately, contributes to the long-term preservation of Giotto’s unique wall paintings.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15480,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cultural Heritage","volume":"77 ","pages":"Pages 140-148"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145621529","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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