title: Nanoparticles for cultural heritage conservation: calcium and barium hydroxide nanoparticles for wall painting consolidation.
abstract: Nanotechnology provides new concepts and materials for the consolidation and protection of wall paintings. In particular, humble calcium and barium hydroxide nanoparticles offer a versatile and highly efficient tool to combat the main degradation processes altering wall paintings. Clear example of the efficacy and potentiality of nanotechnology is represented by the conservation in situ of Maya wall paintings in the archaeological area in Calakmul (Mexico).
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry & CSGI, University of Florence via della Lastruccia 3-50019, Italy.
authors.forename: Rodorico
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Giorgi
authors.forename: Moira
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ambrosi
authors.forename: Nicola
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Toccafondi
authors.forename: Piero
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Baglioni