This article presents a thorough overview of gel-based cleaning methods used in art
conservation. It covers the evolution of traditional approaches and the development of …

Since cleaning of artworks may cause undesirable physicochemical alterations and is a
nonreversible procedure, it is mandatory to adopt the proper cleaning procedure. Such a …

Currently gels or dispersions are widely used in the restoration of paintings, graphic arts,
stuccoworks and stones, but their use in metal restoration is less widespread. In this study …

Gels are a popular cleaning method for paper conservators and a lot of research has been
done concerning gel cleaning of paper objects over the last 15 years. Despite the close …

Since its introduction, about 15 years ago, the cyclic siloxane Cyclomethicone D5 has
become increasingly used in the conservation of Cultural Heritage. In free form it allows the …

Abstract D5 (decamethylcyclopentasiloxane), a non-polar solvent that evaporates slowly,
was tested for its suitability as a temporary masking agent for water-sensitive media on …

Aiming at an optimal gel-based methodology for the selective removal of stains on a 19th c.
ink-printed silk scarf depicting the temple of Holy Trinity Church of Vienna, its history and …

Latent fingermarks are among the most common forms of physical evidence left at crime
scenes. Being composed largely of eccrine and sebaceous secretions, they are typically …

Poly (vinyl acetate) based emulsions were used amongst artists in the 20th century as a
binding medium. Vinyl emulsions were cheaper but considered of lesser quality than their …

Poly (vinyl acetate) based emulsions were used amongst artists in the 20th century as a
binding medium. Vinyl emulsions were cheaper but considered of lesser quality than their …