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View article: Microstructural Corrosion Stratigraphy of Inland Excavated Iron Artifacts From Kotul, India: Evidence for β‐ <scp>FeOOH</scp> Formation Under Alluvial Burial Conditions
Microstructural Corrosion Stratigraphy of Inland Excavated Iron Artifacts From Kotul, India: Evidence for β‐ <span>FeOOH</span> Formation Under Alluvial Burial Conditions Open
This study investigates corrosion behavior in seven iron artifacts excavated from the late medieval stratified floodplain site of Kotul, western India. Using x‐ray fluorescence (XRF), x‐ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electr…
View article: Microbial biotechnology for sustainable preservation of cultural heritage: Bio-cleaning and self-healing preservation materials
Microbial biotechnology for sustainable preservation of cultural heritage: Bio-cleaning and self-healing preservation materials Open
Microbial biotechnology offers innovative solutions for the conservation and restoration of cultural heritage (CH) materials, addressing biodeterioration and the limitations of traditional methods. This study explores the application of mi…
View article: Integrating tradition and sustainability: Organic additives in 2ndcentury BC Bhaja Caves for carbon-neutral construction solutions
Integrating tradition and sustainability: Organic additives in 2ndcentury BC Bhaja Caves for carbon-neutral construction solutions Open
View article: Safeguarding Heritage Buildings: Balancing Bat Conservation with Effective Tourism Management
Safeguarding Heritage Buildings: Balancing Bat Conservation with Effective Tourism Management Open
This study investigates the complex relationship between insectivorous bats and built heritage, focusing on their presence in historic structures such as the 17th-century Chander Nagar Gate in Lucknow, India. While bats play a beneficial e…
View article: From ancient practices to contemporary green building: Analyzing organic additives in Pitalkhora earthen plasters for sustainable construction
From ancient practices to contemporary green building: Analyzing organic additives in Pitalkhora earthen plasters for sustainable construction Open
This study presents a detailed analysis of organic additives in the earthen plasters of Pitalkhora Caves (3rd–4th CE) using microscopy, polarized light microscopy, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), starch grain analysis, and …
View article: Prussian blue pigment: Bridging the historical palette to modern innovations
Prussian blue pigment: Bridging the historical palette to modern innovations Open
This comprehensive review explores the multifaceted realm of Prussian Blue, a pigment with a rich history and varied applications tracing its origins, artistic applications, and chemical properties. Beginning with its origins as a laborato…
View article: Formation of Calcium Oxalate Patinas as Protective Layer on Basaltic Stone Surfaces of 17th Century Raigad Hill Fort, India
Formation of Calcium Oxalate Patinas as Protective Layer on Basaltic Stone Surfaces of 17th Century Raigad Hill Fort, India Open
This work reports calcium oxalate film formation on basaltic stone surfaces of the 17th-century western India Raigad Hill Fort. Nine stone samples extracted from the exterior surfaces of different historical structures of the fort were inv…
View article: A Review on Historical Earth Pigments Used in India’s Wall Paintings
A Review on Historical Earth Pigments Used in India’s Wall Paintings Open
Iron-containing earth minerals of various hues were the earliest pigments of the prehistoric artists who dwelled in caves. Being a prominent part of human expression through art, nature-derived pigments have been used in continuum through …
View article: Microbial activity and studies on excavated megalithic micaceous potsherds from Peninsular India
Microbial activity and studies on excavated megalithic micaceous potsherds from Peninsular India Open
The abundantly available mica flakes were added in raw materials to manufacture pottery in Central Peninsular India during the early Iron Age (700-300 BCE) for storage and glittering. The micaceous potsherds from the excavated megalithic s…
View article: A petrochemical study of Mughal plasters of Quila-I-Ark, Aurangabad with respect to technology and repair
A petrochemical study of Mughal plasters of Quila-I-Ark, Aurangabad with respect to technology and repair Open
This paper reports the mineralogical composition of western India's 16-17th century Mughal plasters of Quila-I-Ark, Aurangabad to prepare compatible repair mortar and document ancient Indian lime technology. Analytical studies were underta…
View article: Metallurgical investigations of Indo-Sasanian Copper-Silver alloy coins of Gurjara-Pratiharas dynasty
Metallurgical investigations of Indo-Sasanian Copper-Silver alloy coins of Gurjara-Pratiharas dynasty Open
Five Indo-Sasanian copper-silver alloy coins were examined to determine the chemical composition and fabrication route. Based on iconography, the investigated coins were dated in the range 8th to 9th century CE. The chemical composition of…
View article: Salt Weathering of 7th Century CE Granite Monument of Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram—Scientific Investigation and Conservation Strategy
Salt Weathering of 7th Century CE Granite Monument of Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram—Scientific Investigation and Conservation Strategy Open
Salt-induced deterioration of architectural heritage is accelerated drastically in marine environments. This paper investigates the deterioration mechanism of the Shore Temple using various analytical techniques. Deteriorated and pristine …