Abstract: In the context of the FP7 NANOFORART project (Nano-materials for the conservation and preservation of movable and immovable artworks) new nano-materials and responsive systems have been developed and experimented for the preservation of works of art. Conservation of cultural heritage is still mainly based on traditional methods and conventional materials that often lack the necessary compatibility with the original artworks and a durable performance in responding to the changes of natural environment and man-made activities. The main challenge ...
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Architectural engineering
Nanotechnology
Construction engineering