New perspectives on green and sustainable wet cleaning systems for art conservation
Artikel i vetenskaplig tidskrift, 2025

The field of cultural heritage conservation science has seen significant advancements over recent decades, particularly through the application of soft matter and colloid science. Gels, nanostructured fluids, nanoparticles, and other advanced functional materials have been developed to address challenges in cleaning, consolidation, and protection of art. More recently, the focus has shifted toward "green" materials and sustainable practices, aligning with broader trends in science and technology. This emphasis on sustainability has revealed the immense potential for cross-disciplinary exchange between conservation science and fields like drug delivery, the food industry, tissue engineering, and more. A clear example of this synergy is seen in the cleaning of artworks, where bio-derived surfactants and biomaterials are increasingly incorporated into microemulsions and gels. These innovations not only enhance cleaning efficacy but also align conservation practices with sustainable principles, drawing parallels to research in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and detergents. The examples and materials discussed in this contribution illustrate how advancements in art conservation science can foster mutual technological transfer with other industries. By leveraging the central role of soft matter and colloids, these collaborations produce sustainable solutions that can address critical societal, environmental, and economic challenges.

carbonate

removal

future

models

biodegradability

paintings

surfactants

nanomaterials

cultural heritage

Författare

D. Chelazzi

University of Florence

Romain Bordes

Chalmers, Kemi och kemiteknik, Tillämpad kemi

Andrea Casini

University of Florence

Rosangela Mastrangelo

University of Florence

Krister Holmberg

Chalmers, Kemi och kemiteknik, Tillämpad kemi

Piero Baglioni

University of Florence

Soft Matter

1744-683X (ISSN) 1744-6848 (eISSN)

Vol. In Press

GREen ENdeavor in Art ResToration (GREENART)

Europeiska kommissionen (EU) (101060941-GREENART), 2022-10-01 -- 2025-09-30.

Ämneskategorier (SSIF 2025)

Kemi

Polymerkemi

DOI

10.1039/d5sm00017c

PubMed

40099692

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2025-03-28