This review summarises the state-of-the-art of lead-based pigment studies, addressing their
production, trade, use and possible alteration. Other issues, such as those related to the …

This review is to be considered part of the development of the MEMORI dosimeter, to
evaluate the impact of climate (relative humidity, temperature, illumination, etc., including …

The present study explored the immobilization of mixed bacteria-loaded biochar on As, Pb,
and Cd was explored. Physisorption and sodium alginate encapsulation were used to …

Always very enlightening, the knowledge of the composition and production of ancient
cosmetics has attracted the interest of diverse characterisation studies on archaeological …

Glass-based pigments have an important role in the panorama of artistic production due to
the fact that their manufacturing processes involve a combination of different skills and …

A hitherto unknown composition is highlighted in the red and black inks preserved on
ancient Egyptian papyri from the Roman period (circa 100 to 200 CE). Synchrotron-based …

The potential of chemically carbonized papaya seed charcoals (PSCs) for the effective
removal of Pb (II) ions from aqueous solution has been investigated in batch experiments …

Within the broad corpus of polychrome artefacts and paintings from ancient Greece,
uncommon pigments have been identified, which signify high social status, or seem to have …

A series of α-Fe 2 O 3/palygorskite (α-Fe 2 O 3/Pal) inorganic-inorganic composite pigments
were prepared by a one-step hydrothermal process using six kinds of iron-rich natural …

A cost-effective biosorbent was prepared by a green chemical modification process from
muskmelon peel by saponification with alkaline solution of Ca (OH) 2. Its adsorption …