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View article: The role of particulate matter in bronze corrosion: A novel method for assessment and prediction
The role of particulate matter in bronze corrosion: A novel method for assessment and prediction Open
The impact of particulate matter (PM) on the deterioration of outdoor cultural heritage is of increasing concern, given the recent trends in atmospheric emissions. This work presents a novel method for investigating the effects of PM on br…
View article: Journée Métal France 2025 - Protection & Conservation du Patrimoine MétalliqueLe Métal en danger et les dangers du Métal
Journée Métal France 2025 - Protection & Conservation du Patrimoine MétalliqueLe Métal en danger et les dangers du Métal Open
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View article: Inhibition of Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm formation on copper-based thin foils
Inhibition of Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm formation on copper-based thin foils Open
The development of Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) represents an increasing threat to patient health. In this context, Pseudomonas aeruginosa is responsible for various HAIs, determining about 20% of the infections in hospitalized …
View article: Evaluation of the effectiveness of coatings for the protection of outdoor terracotta artworks through artificial ageing tests
Evaluation of the effectiveness of coatings for the protection of outdoor terracotta artworks through artificial ageing tests Open
View article: Metal Fragments of Roman Pipes from Pompeii: Investigations on Copper-Based Alloys, Corrosion Products, and Surface Treatments
Metal Fragments of Roman Pipes from Pompeii: Investigations on Copper-Based Alloys, Corrosion Products, and Surface Treatments Open
This work reports the study of metal fragments from Roman pipes excavated from the archaeological site of Pompeii and currently preserved in the deposits of the National Archaeological Museum of Naples (MANN). The Roman pipe, called the ti…
View article: Cu-based thin rolled foils: relationship among alloy composition, micromechanical and antiviral properties against SARS-CoV-2
Cu-based thin rolled foils: relationship among alloy composition, micromechanical and antiviral properties against SARS-CoV-2 Open
The healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and pandemics caused by multidrug-resistant (MDR) and new-generation pathogens threaten the whole world community. Cu and its alloys have been attracting widespread interest as anti-contamination…
View article: Corrosion of aircraft heritage: a comparison between modern and historic Duralumin alloys
Corrosion of aircraft heritage: a comparison between modern and historic Duralumin alloys Open
The development of innovative solutions for the conservation and the protection of historic aircraft is a recent and important issue raised in the cultural heritage field and represents the goal of the PROCRAFT (Protection and Conservation…
View article: Glass artefacts conservation: finding materials and methods for glass vessels’ reconstruction
Glass artefacts conservation: finding materials and methods for glass vessels’ reconstruction Open
View article: Hangar environment monitoring for corrosion risk assessment and aeronautical heritage protection
Hangar environment monitoring for corrosion risk assessment and aeronautical heritage protection Open
The paper shows how the aeronautical heritage is affected by airborne pollutants and the air temperaturehumidity complex. Monitoring meteorological and environmental data in a heritage site intended for protection, these effects are analyz…
View article: The San Carlo Colossus: An Insight into the Mild Galvanic Coupling between Wrought Iron and Copper
The San Carlo Colossus: An Insight into the Mild Galvanic Coupling between Wrought Iron and Copper Open
The San Carlo Colossus, known as San Carlone, is a monument constituted by an internal stone pillar support to which a wrought iron structure is attached. Embossed copper sheets are fixed to the iron structure to give the final shape to th…
View article: Safeguarding outdoor cultural heritage materials in an ever-changing troposphere: Challenges and new guidelines for artificial ageing test
Safeguarding outdoor cultural heritage materials in an ever-changing troposphere: Challenges and new guidelines for artificial ageing test Open
View article: Pollution and moisture infiltration effect assessment based on data-driven analysis for aircraft heritage protection
Pollution and moisture infiltration effect assessment based on data-driven analysis for aircraft heritage protection Open
The paper deals with monitoring and analyzing the indoor environmental parameters through remote data collection to evaluate the pollution and moisture infiltration effects on aircraft heritage conservation. First, based on the meteorologi…
View article: Galvanic corrosion over World War II aircraft wrecks
Galvanic corrosion over World War II aircraft wrecks Open
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View article: Insight on bacteria communities in outdoor bronze and marble artefacts in a changing environment
Insight on bacteria communities in outdoor bronze and marble artefacts in a changing environment Open
View article: Atmospheric corrosion of Cu-Si-Mn bronze for contemporary art under simulated runoff and continuous immersion conditions
Atmospheric corrosion of Cu-Si-Mn bronze for contemporary art under simulated runoff and continuous immersion conditions Open
View article: First Step in the PROCRAFT Project on WWII Aircraft Heritage: Investigation and Conservation of the Aluminium Alloys
First Step in the PROCRAFT Project on WWII Aircraft Heritage: Investigation and Conservation of the Aluminium Alloys Open
The conservation of excavated wrecks or abandoned aircraft is of cultural and historical interest. A first step in understanding the challenges posed by this type of cultural heritage and in finding solutions for its conservation is to doc…
View article: Pollution and moisture infiltration effect assessment based on data-driven analysis for aircraft heritage protection
Pollution and moisture infiltration effect assessment based on data-driven analysis for aircraft heritage protection Open
The paper deals with monitoring and analyzing the indoor environmental parameters through remote data collection to evaluate the pollution and moisture infiltration effects on aircraft heritage conservation. First, based on the meteorologi…
View article: An innovative multi-component fluoropolymer-based coating on outdoor patinated bronze for Cultural Heritage: Durability and reversibility
An innovative multi-component fluoropolymer-based coating on outdoor patinated bronze for Cultural Heritage: Durability and reversibility Open
View article: Atmospheric corrosion of Silicon Bronze for contemporary art
Atmospheric corrosion of Silicon Bronze for contemporary art Open
Artistic foundries are increasingly requested to select new bronze compositions, with improved aesthetic features and resistance toward the different corrosive agents. The development of industrial copper-based alloys led to less toxic, le…
View article: Effect of Heat Treatment Conditions on Retained Austenite and Corrosion Resistance of the X190CrVMo20-4-1 Stainless Steel
Effect of Heat Treatment Conditions on Retained Austenite and Corrosion Resistance of the X190CrVMo20-4-1 Stainless Steel Open
View article: Practical adhesion measurements of protective coatings on bronze by three-point bending test
Practical adhesion measurements of protective coatings on bronze by three-point bending test Open
View article: Development of multi-component fluoropolymer based coating on simulated outdoor patina on quaternary bronze
Development of multi-component fluoropolymer based coating on simulated outdoor patina on quaternary bronze Open
View article: Appearance and Corrosion of Weathering Steel at an Urban-Coastal Site: Influence of Environmental Conditions during the First Months of Exposure
Appearance and Corrosion of Weathering Steel at an Urban-Coastal Site: Influence of Environmental Conditions during the First Months of Exposure Open
View article: Two Bronze Statuettes from the Estense Gallery:Materials, Casting Technology and ConservationIntervention
Two Bronze Statuettes from the Estense Gallery:Materials, Casting Technology and ConservationIntervention Open
View article: Evaluation of 2-(salicylideneimino) thiophenol and other Schiff bases as bronze corrosion inhibitors by electrochemical techniques and surface analysis
Evaluation of 2-(salicylideneimino) thiophenol and other Schiff bases as bronze corrosion inhibitors by electrochemical techniques and surface analysis Open
View article: Evaluation of the protectiveness of an organosilane coating on patinated Cu-Si-Mn bronze for contemporary art
Evaluation of the protectiveness of an organosilane coating on patinated Cu-Si-Mn bronze for contemporary art Open
View article: Mannoprotein content and volatile molecule profiles of Trebbiano wines obtained by S. Cerevisiae and S. Bayanus strains
Mannoprotein content and volatile molecule profiles of Trebbiano wines obtained by S. Cerevisiae and S. Bayanus strains Open
The production of volatile compounds is become one of the major technological character for yeast selection. In fact, although the wine flavour is the sum of varietal, pre-fermentative, fermentative and post-fermentative flavours, volatile…
View article: X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy as a tool to investigate silane-based coatings for the protection of outdoor bronze: The role of alloying elements
X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy as a tool to investigate silane-based coatings for the protection of outdoor bronze: The role of alloying elements Open
Application of a protective coating is the most widely used conservation treatment for outdoor bronzes (cast Cu-Sn-Zn-Pb-Sb alloys). However, improving coating protectiveness requires detailed knowledge of the coating/substrate chemical bo…
View article: Micro-characterisation of innovative organic coatings applied for the protection of outdoor bronze monuments
Micro-characterisation of innovative organic coatings applied for the protection of outdoor bronze monuments Open
Application of protective coating is, to date, the best treatment for the protection of outdoor bronzes. In the present work, new protective organic coatings were developed taking into consideration low environmental impact, inhibiting eff…
View article: Characterization of typical patinas simulating bronze corrosion in outdoor conditions
Characterization of typical patinas simulating bronze corrosion in outdoor conditions Open