Nanotechnologies in the Conservation of Cultural Heritage: A Compendium of Materials and Techniques

by Rodorico Giorgi, Piero Baglioni, David Chelazzi

This book presents novel applications of nanotechnology for the preservation of artistic and historical artifacts. It explains the scientific principles behind numerous nanomaterials and discusses their applications to different types of common movable and fixed artistic substrates. It starts with an overview of the nano-tools developed over the last three decades, such as dispersions of nanoparticles, micellar solutions, microemulsions and gels...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9401793026
• ISBN13: 9789401793025
• Release Date: December 2014
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"