Download or read book Spectroscopic Analytical Methodologies for the Study of Cultural Heritage Materials written by Àfrica Pitarch i Martí and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Analytical Strategies for Cultural Heritage Materials and their Degradation written by Juan Manuel Madariaga and published by Royal Society of Chemistry. This book was released on 2021-01-08 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reviewing the analytical strategies used in the study of cultural heritage assets, this book pays particular attention to analytical methodology and ensuring reliable results are obtained for those working in conservation practice.
Download or read book Chemical Analysis in Cultural Heritage written by Luigia Sabbatini and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2020-02-24 with total page 587 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chemical Analysis provides non invasive and micro-analytical techniques for the investigation of cultural heritage materials. The tools and techniques, discussed by experts in the field, are of universal, sensitive and multi-component nature.
Download or read book Spectroscopic Techniques for Archaeological and Cultural Heritage Research written by Ashutosh Kumar Shukla and published by IOP Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2020-10-22 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The use of spectroscopic techniques in the analysis and dating of archaeological and cultural artefacts is now well established and the data they produce is invaluable for archaeologists, curators and conservation scientists. This book reviews the applications of various spectroscopic techniques and, in particular, electron spin resonance spectroscopy in evaluating the structure and composition of materials for archaeological and cultural heritage research. Spanning both dating and compositional analysis methods of artefacts and their associated dating layers the book includes contributions from an international pool of researchers and uses case studies to demonstrate the applications of the techniques under discussion.
Download or read book Analytical Chemistry for Cultural Heritage written by Rocco Mazzeo and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-01-25 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The series Topics in Current Chemistry Collections presents critical reviews from the journal Topics in Current Chemistry organized in topical volumes. The scope of coverage is all areas of chemical science including the interfaces with related disciplines such as biology, medicine and materials science. The goal of each thematic volume is to give the non-specialist reader, whether in academia or industry, a comprehensive insight into an area where new research is emerging which is of interest to a larger scientific audience.Each review within the volume critically surveys one aspect of that topic and places it within the context of the volume as a whole. The most significant developments of the last 5 to 10 years are presented using selected examples to illustrate the principles discussed. The coverage is not intended to be an exhaustive summary of the field or include large quantities of data, but should rather be conceptual, concentrating on the methodological thinking that will allow the non-specialist reader to understand the information presented. Contributions also offer an outlook on potential future developments in the field.
Download or read book Portable Spectroscopy and Spectrometry Applications written by Richard A. Crocombe and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-04-28 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most comprehensive resource available on the many applications of portable spectrometers, including material not found in any other published work Portable Spectroscopy and Spectrometry: Volume Two is an authoritative and up-to-date compendium of the diverse applications for portable spectrometers across numerous disciplines. Whereas Volume One focuses on the specific technologies of the portable spectrometers themselves, Volume Two explores the use of portable instruments in wide range of fields, including pharmaceutical development, clinical research, food analysis, forensic science, geology, astrobiology, cultural heritage and archaeology. Volume Two features contributions by a multidisciplinary team of experts with hands-on experience using portable instruments in their respective areas of expertise. Organized both by instrumentation type and by scientific or technical discipline, 21 detailed chapters cover various applications of portable ion mobility spectrometry (IMS), infrared and near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy, Raman and x-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectroscopy, smartphone spectroscopy, and many others. Filling a significant gap in literature on the subject, the second volume of Portable Spectroscopy and Spectrometry: Features a significant amount of content published for the first time, or not available in existing literature Brings together work by authors with assorted backgrounds and fields of study Discusses the central role of applications in portable instrument development Covers the algorithms, calibrations, and libraries that are of critical importance to successful applications of portable instruments Includes chapters on portable spectroscopy applications in areas such as the military, agriculture and feed, hazardous materials (HazMat), art conservation, and environmental science Portable Spectroscopy and Spectrometry: Volume Two is an indispensable resource for developers of portable instruments in universities, research institutes, instrument companies, civilian and government purchasers, trainers, operators of portable instruments, and educators and students in portable spectroscopy courses.
Download or read book Infrared Spectroscopy in Conservation Science written by Michele R. Derrick and published by Getty Publications. This book was released on 2000-03-16 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides practical information on the use of infrared (IR) spectroscopy for the analysis of materials found in cultural objects. Designed for scientists and students in the fields of archaeology, art conservation, microscopy, forensics, chemistry, and optics, the book discusses techniques for examining the microscopic amounts of complex, aged components in objects such as paintings, sculptures, and archaeological fragments. Chapters include the history of infrared spectroscopy, the basic parameters of infrared absorption theory, IR instrumentation, analysis methods, sample collection and preparation, and spectra interpretation. The authors cite several case studies, such as examinations of Chumash Indian paints and the Dead Sea Scrolls. The Institute’s Tools for Conservation series provides practical scientific procedures and methodologies for the practice of conservation. The series is specifically directed to conservation scientists, conservators, and technical experts in related fields.
Download or read book Materials and Methodologies for Spectroscopic and Optical Analytical Applications in Cultural Heritage Conservation Science written by and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this work, two applications to conservation science are presented. The first application aimed to identify red colorants on Japanese woodblock prints by novel sampling and analytical methods. The inception of this project was in partnership with the Portland Art Museum (PAM) and the 2018 exhibition entitled Suzuki Harunobu and the Culture of Color. The work herein developed a soft mechanical sampling technique for the acquisition of micrometer-sized colorant particles from the surface of 18th century woodblock prints. In Chapters 3 and 4, the sampling method is introduced and validated, and the collected samples were analyzed by surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS). The analysis was aided by the implementation of a genetic algorithm (GA) which matches the spectral contributions of the samples to identify the components present. In Chapter 5, the results of a study of artworks attributed to Suzuki Harunobu in the PAM's permanent collection are presented. Through a multi-analytical approach, the palette of red colorants in the collection was established. This work provides technical information and historical context to the practice of commercial printmaking in late-18th century Japan. The second application, presented in Chapter 7, aimed to develop a sensor for the detection of active corrosion products on the surface of metal sculpture. This work provides the preliminary synthesis and characterization of a carbon-quantum dot functionalized polymeric hydrogel (bCQD-hydrogel). The bCQD-hydrogels harness the fluorescence properties of carbon quantum dots by incorporating them into a flexible polymer network. This soft material is then demonstrated to be sensitive to soluble metal ions, the first indicators of active metal corrosion. Finally, preliminary data is presented demonstrating the use of these materials on metal surfaces. These two projects, while seemingly unrelated, represent a breadth of research focus and illustrate the expansive applications of conservation science.
Download or read book Spectroscopy Diffraction and Tomography in Art and Heritage Science written by Mieke Adriaens and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2021-07-03 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spectroscopy, Diffraction and Tomography in Art and Heritage Science gives an overview of the main spectroscopy and diffraction techniques currently available for cultural heritage research. It starts with an introductory, general discussion of spectroscopy and diffraction and the kinds of information they can give. Further sections deal with, respectively, typical laboratory methods, mobile equipment, and large-scale instruments and infrastructural methods. The work concludes with comments on combining and comparing multiple techniques, sources of error, and limitations of the analytical methods. Explains spectroscopy and diffraction techniques in detail, yet remains accessible to those without a chemistry or physics background Provides explanations of commonly used terms, such as destructive, non-destructive, non-invasive, in-situ, and ex-situ, and their sometimes-misleading origins Includes real-world examples that demonstrate how each technique is used in the field Highlights the complementary use of different analytical techniques in fully interpreting the data
Download or read book Raman Spectroscopy in Cultural Heritage Preservation written by Howell G. M. Edwards and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-10-13 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book addresses the application of Raman spectroscopic techniques to a range of diverse problems which arise in the study, conservation and restoration of artefacts and sites closely related to our cultural heritage as well as in authentication. These themes are naturally wider than what at first might be considered as artworks and archaeological artefacts and the topics include pigments, paintings, ceramics, glass, sculpture and patination / corrosion, textiles, industrial archaeology, the degradation and preservation of biomaterials, mummies and human skeletal remains. An interesting feature is the inclusion of modern case studies which describe specific problems and approaches to the Raman spectral analysis of items important to our cultural heritage. The text is prefaced with an introduction to the important parameters used in nondestructive Raman measurements and also highlights some future applications based upon novel miniaturised instrumentation for in-field studies and potential screening work which will identify specimens which would repay further studies in the laboratory. An attempt is made to give a snapshot of the state-of-the-art evolution since the beginning of the technique (1970s) and to point out potential further development. The book is co-edited by three international experts with many years' experience in the application of Raman spectroscopy to artworks, archaeological artefacts and in the investigation of materials and sites for cultural heritage preservation and each editor has undertaken to write individual chapters and different topics personally. The adopted approach is designed to convey the sort of information which has become available from the adoption of analytical Raman spectroscopy to different problems in the field of cultural heritage preservation through the spectral interrogation of artefacts and how the interpretation of the spectral data can assist museum curators, archaeologists and cultural heritage historians in the preservation and conservation of ancient materials and sites : a particular advantage in this respect is the ability of Raman spectroscopy to determine –generally in a strictly noninvasive procedure - at the laboratory or on-site with mobile instruments, the presence of both organic and inorganic components in a particular specimen together nondestructively without any chemical and mechanical pretreatment being undertaken, which is an essential requirement for rare and valuable samples . An important aside from this work is the means of spectral identification of ongoing biodeterioration and biological colonisation in specimens in storage and the effects of environmental deterioration such as humidity and temperature upon their integrity.
Download or read book Organic Mass Spectrometry in Art and Archaeology written by Prof Maria Perla Colombini and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-07-28 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers an overview of the analysis of art and archaeological materials using techniques based on mass spectrometry Illustrates basic principles, procedures and applications of mass spectrometric techniques. Fills a gap in the field of application on destructive methods in the analysis of museum objects Edited by a world-wide respected specialists with extensive experience of the GC/MS analysis of art objects Such a handbook has been long-awaited by scientists, restorers and other experts in the analysis of art objects
Download or read book Analytical Strategies for Cultural Heritage Materials and their Degradation written by Juan Manuel Madariaga and published by Royal Society of Chemistry. This book was released on 2021-01-04 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reviewing the analytical strategies used in the study of cultural heritage assets such as movable artworks and archaeological items, and immovable objects like mural paintings, archaeological sites and historical buildings, this book pays particular attention to analytical methodology. It is not always necessary to use new and sophisticated instrumentation, what is important is how the instruments are used to obtain reliable, reproducible and repetitive results in view of the problems to be solved. The book considers the influence of the environment on the conservation state including degradation and how modern analytical methods have improved the analysis of materials. It emphasizes multi-method approaches on a range of materials, an approach that is of keen interest to those working in conservation practice. Primarily aimed at final year undergraduate study and masters level students, it would also be useful as supplementary reading for postgraduates and academics who require analytical techniques to enhance their research.
Download or read book Advanced Characterization Techniques Diagnostic Tools and Evaluation Methods in Heritage Science written by David M. Bastidas and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-12-29 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book details the application of advanced characterisation techniques and diagnostic tools to heritage science, including the evaluation of heritage assets’ condition, their preservation and restoration. It examines the use of electrochemical techniques in conservation science, with a particular focus on how to solve problems in taking on-site measurements. Specifically, it introduces readers to a new gel polymer (GPE) electrochemical cell developed by the authors for the characterisation of metallic heritage objects. Other techniques used to characterise and monitor reinforced concrete objects in more modern buildings are also covered, including non-destructive electrochemical techniques that allow steel corrosion to be assessed in these structures, and in those that are used to protect and repair such buildings. The usefulness of the NMR-Mouse nuclear magnetic resonance sensor in the assessment and preservation of softer heritage materials, such as wood, parchment, bone, and painted walls, is covered, as well as Infrared reflectography for examining paintings and laser cleaning for restoring them. The book introduces ultra-High Performance Liquid Chromatography (u-HPLC) with a diode-array (DAD) and mass–mass (MS-MS) quadruple time-of-flight spectroscopy (QTOF). This new technique can be applied to the analysis and identification of natural and synthetic organic pigments and its use is demonstrated in several case studies. This book provides a rigorous scientific grounding in the application of state-of-the-art techniques in heritage science and conservation, and offers a practical handbook for practitioners.
Download or read book Analytical Chemistry for the Study of Paintings and the Detection of Forgeries written by Maria Perla Colombini and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-09-08 with total page 521 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forgeries present a daunting problem to art historians, museums, galleries and curators who face challenges in determining the authenticity of paintings. Recent progress in science has led to the development of new methods for investigating works of art, and can provide new insights into the materials found in paintings. The rise in the value of paintings together with the knowledge and skills of forgers highlights the need to develop reliable scientific procedures to identify fakes. Given the complexity of materials in paintings and the convergence of various disciplines, a methodological approach for nvestigations of paintings is based on art historical, curatorial, aesthetic, technical and scientific evaluation. In this book sophisticated digital and analytical techniques are reviewed for the identification of materials (pigments, binders, varnishes, adhesives) and the physical characteristics of paintings such as brushstrokes, craquelure and canvas weaves. This book presents an updated overview of both non-invasive and micro-invasive techniques that enable the material characterization of paintings. The materials constituting a painting are reviewed, as are ways that changes in materials over time can provide insights into chronology and physical history. State-of the art digital metods including multi and hyper-spectral imaging and computational approaches to data treatment will be presented. Analytical techniques developed and optimized to characterize binders, varnishes, and pigments are reviewed, focusing on materials which can provide information on ageing or provenance. Case studies of applications of synchrotron-based methods and the analysis of paintings are given, as are chapters devoted to legal aspects related to authenticity. Chapter 1 is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.
Download or read book Scientific Methods and Cultural Heritage written by Gilberto Artioli and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2010-07-08 with total page 553 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The scientific analysis of cultural heritage materials poses specific and often difficult analytical challenges. This book attempts to rationalize the links between the most commonly asked questions in archaeology, art history, and conservation with the potential answers resulting from the vast array of scientific techniques presently available.
Download or read book Materials Science and Engineering written by Deborah Lau and published by Elsevier Inc. Chapters. This book was released on 2013-07-10 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The key concepts of data management systems that are applied to combinatorial and high-throughput chemical systems may also be applied to assist with answering questions involving conservation and cultural heritage materials. The chapter begins with an overview of conservation and explains what conservation is, why it is important, and how it is implemented for the preservation of cultural materials. The inherent value of most cultural materials imposes certain limitations on the types of analytical approaches that may be employed during analysis. An emphasis on noninvasive, nondestructive or microsampling is important to minimize the impact of analytical methodologies upon the artefact that is being studied, and multivariate approaches can maximize the information that may be derived from an analytical technique. In a review of nondestructive analysis and testing of museum objects, Adriaens (Spectrochimica Acta Part B: Atomic Spectroscopy 2005, 60 (12), 1503–1516) reiterates an important conservation principle, i.e. that we should aim for the maximization of information with a minimization of consumed volume of sample. Consistent with other applications in the fields of remote sensing, analysis of metadata and high-throughput or combinatorial approaches, methods for visualization of complex data, multivariate analysis and processing of high volumes of data, advanced data compression using data transformation and cluster analysis for data exploration and mining or pattern recognition are utilized. Cultural heritage studies are often directed at specific compositional and sample relational questions, due to the fact that little documentation about the specific preparation of the artefact exists. Also, because the analyst is dealing with natural materials with inherent sample variability, there is often little a priori knowledge of the sample set, so unsupervised approaches are useful for data exploration. This chapter presents a number of case studies that are used to illustrate the use of multivariate analysis (MVA) and chemometric approaches in studies of cultural artefacts and works of art. By deriving correlations, trends, clusters trajectory and anomalies or outliers in nonspatial and spatial data sets, a number of specific conservation issues are addressed. Firstly, in a multi-year study, the surface mineralogical profile of Australian Aboriginal Rock Art petroglyphs was examined using visible–near infrared reflectance spectroscopy and principal component analysis (PCA). A Cypriot pottery collection repaired with adhesives was studied using Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and further historical information was revealed using PCA. The pigments and binding media used to decorate an Egyptian sarcophagus were examined with Time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectroscopy (ToF-SIMS) and X-ray absorption near-edge structure spectroscopy (XANES), and attribution studies of an Italian renaissance painting and imaging of ochre pigments using X-ray fluorescence (XRF) elemental imaging are presented.
Download or read book Analytical Archaeometry written by Howell Edwards and published by Royal Society of Chemistry. This book was released on 2016-01-13 with total page 594 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Analytical Archaeometry describes this interesting and challenging field of research - on the border between natural sciences (chemistry, spectroscopy, biology, geology) and humanities (archaeology, (art-)history, conservation sciences). It fills the gap between these two areas whilst focussing on the analytical aspects of this research field. The first part of the book studies the main analytical techniques used in this research field. The second part expands from the different types of materials usually encountered, and the final part is organised around a series of typical research questions. The book is not only focussed on archaeological materials, but is also accessible to a broader lay audience. Overall the book is clearly structured and gives insight into different approaches to the study of analytical providing extensive discussion on a wide range of techniques, materials, questions and applications. Due to the advances in analytical instrumentation and applications in this field, it is important to have all this information merged together. Academics as well as professionals in archaeology, art history, museum labs and conservation science will find this an invaluable reference source ensuring the reader is provided with the latest progress in this research field.
