The study and development of protective coatings for metallic heritage is a topic of
continuous research, with the main objective of ensuring the protection of the object for as …

Coatings to be used for cultural heritage protection face peculiar challenges. In the last few
decades, several projects addressed the issue of new treatments in the field of copper alloy …

Copper trihydroxychlorides, which are known as “bronze disease”, are dangerous corrosion
products that compromise the stability and conservation of bronze sculptures. Here, we …

Copper alloys interact with air pollutants to form corrosion products and, consequently, a
patina on outdoor bronze sculptures. In this study, corrosion experiments were conducted to …

Various coatings have been developed and explored to protect bronze surfaces against the
uncontrolled formation of different corrosion products when exposed to outdoor …

Historical-artistic heritage, when located outdoor, is heavily targeted by deterioration
phenomena such as weathering and air pollution. This is especially true for terracotta …

Cultural heritage metallic artifacts are often subjected to environmental factors that promote
degradation through corrosion processes. Anticorrosion protection is needed both for the …

Application of protective coatings is the most widely used conservation treatment for outdoor
bronzes. Eco-friendly and non-hazardous coatings are currently needed for conservation of …

Over recent decades, various heritage institutions have utilized a multitude of materials to
reinforce the painted layers of ancient Chinese wooden architecture. In this study, we …

Cultural heritage metallic artifacts are often subjected to environmental factors that promote
degradation through corrosion processes. Anticorrosion protection is needed both for the …