Issue 10, 2007

The surface of cultural heritage artefacts: physicochemical investigations for their knowledge and their conservation

Abstract

This tutorial review intends to show, through demonstrative examples chosen from the recent literature, how surface characterisation conducted by modern investigation methods leads to very rich information on a cultural heritage artefact’s history, fabrication techniques and conservation state. Application of surface science to conservation science is of great help for the definition of a conservation and restoration policy for museum and archaeological objects. A brief description of the investigation methods is given, together with relevant references for more detailed information.

Graphical abstract: The surface of cultural heritage artefacts: physicochemical investigations for their knowledge and their conservation

Article information

Article type
Tutorial Review
Submitted
08 Nov 2006
First published
24 Apr 2007

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2007,36, 1605-1621

The surface of cultural heritage artefacts: physicochemical investigations for their knowledge and their conservation

M. Aucouturier and E. Darque-Ceretti, Chem. Soc. Rev., 2007, 36, 1605 DOI: 10.1039/B605304C

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