After being buried in the soil for long periods exceeding thousands of years, archeological
pottery showed many phases of deterioration leaving them with extreme impairment …

Purpose This study aims to offer an effective nanocomposite for potential use to consolidate
and protect deteriorated archaeological pottery. Design/methodology/approach Three …

Soft limestones are widely present in noteworthy constructions, but they are prone to decay
due to their specific characteristics. In this paper, soft Ançã stone possessing a wide range of …

The archaeological pottery artifacts are the major finding in excavations and inhere a
particular deterioration aspect, especially fragility. The consolidation process is necessary to …

Many excavations contain potsherds that have suffered from different aspects of
deterioration, including salt crystallization, dirt deposition, and soot. The different stains play …

The pottery objects are suffering from many deterioration factors, essentially humidity. This
factor leads to the weakening and fragility of archaeological pottery. This article shows the …

Purpose The study aims to assess the efficiency of nanocomposite to improve the properties
of gap-filling materials for pottery artifacts. Design/methodology/approach Five different …

This research aims to develop a multifunctional, water-based product for protecting and
consolidating stone materials. A new synthesis strategy using water-diluted silane …

Gap filling is considered one of essential stages in the restoration of archaeological pottery.
Gap filling helps in supporting the pottery object, where the missing fragment represents the …

Purpose The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of nanocontainer
solutions in removing deteriorated and aged polymers commonly used in coating and …