87588 - Advanced Materials for Cultural Heritage

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the student will acquire knowledge on new materials employed in cultural heritage for conservation and restoration (consolidants, protectives, cleaning agents). In addition, the student will acquire knowledge concerning analytical approach for the material characterization as well as for their assessment in conservation practices.

Course contents

The course will be focused on advanced materials used in conservation with particular reference to systems for the consolidation, protection and cleaning.

• Principles of polymer science: synthesis, properties and degradation
• Polymer characterization: diagnostic approaches for the assessment and selection criteria of the polymeric material.
• Nanostructures for cultural heritage
• Nanostructured hydroxides and carbonates for consolidation.
• Microemulsions, Micelles and Gels: principles and application for cleaning cultural heritage.

Analytical methods for the evaluation of the system performances.

 

The course is involved in the educational experimentation project of the University.

Readings/Bibliography

Lectures' slides

Reference tests (not compulsory!):

- Baglioni, Piero, David Chelazzi, and Rodorico Giorgi. Nanotechnologies in the Conservation of Cultural Heritage: A compendium of materials and techniques. Springer, 2014.

- Chelazzi, D., Giorgi, R., & Baglioni, P. (2017). Microemulsions, Micelles and Functional Gels. How Colloid and Soft Matter Preserve Works of Art. Angewandte Chemie International Edition.

- Samorì, C., Galletti, P., Giorgini, L., Mazzeo, R., Mazzocchetti, L., Prati, S., ... & Tagliavini, E. (2016). The Green Attitude in Art Conservation: Polyhydroxybutyrate–based Gels for the Cleaning of Oil Paintings. ChemistrySelect, 1(15), 4502-4508.

- Prati, S., Volpi, F., Fontana, R., Galletti, P., Giorgini, L., Mazzeo, R., ... & Tagliavini, E. (2018). Sustainability in art conservation: a novel bio-based organogel for the cleaning of water sensitive works of art. Pure and Applied Chemistry, 90(2), 239-251.

- M.G. Cowie and V. Arrighi, "Polymers: Chemistry and Physics of Modern Materials", 3rd Edition, CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL, USA, 2008.

Teaching methods

PREREQUISITE:

TO TAKE THE EXAM IT IS NECESSARY TO HAVE ALREADY PASSED THE COURSE 'CHEMISTRY FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE'

The course includes both classroom lectures with powerpoint presentations and laboratory sessions for practical experience

Activities in the chemical laboratory are planned. To attend the practical part students are required to attend Module 1 and 2 in e- learning mode [https://www.unibo.it/it/servizi-e-opportunita/salute-e-assistenza/salute-e-sicurezza/sicurezza-e-salute-nei-luoghi-di-studio-e-tirocinio] and a Module 3 about health and safety in study places. Information about the dates and modes to attend module 3 will be published on the Degree Course website

Assessment methods

The final exam consists of an oral interview on the topics covered during the course. It aims to assess the acquired knowledge, critical and methodological skills, specific terminology, and an overall understanding of the subjects discussed.

The ability to present concepts with fluency, excellent command of language, strong integration of acquired knowledge, and critical thinking will be rewarded with top grades (30 cum laude – 29).

Thorough knowledge of the concepts and good language skills, even if some support from the instructor is needed to make connections between topics, will result in high to mid-range grades (28–26).

Primarily rote memorization, limited analytical and summarizing skills, and/or language that is not always appropriate will lead to grades ranging from satisfactory to sufficient (25–20).

Significant gaps in knowledge and inadequate language use will result in a barely passing grade (18) if a minimal factual foundation is demonstrated, or a failing grade in the case of more serious deficiencies.

Students with learning disorders and\or temporary or permanent disabilities: please, contact the office responsible (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students ) as soon as possible so that they can propose acceptable adjustments. The request for adaptation must be submitted in advance (15 days before the exam date) to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of the adjustments, taking into account the teaching objectives.

Teaching tools

Videoprojector, PC.

Office hours

See the website of Giorgia Sciutto

See the website of Chiara Gualandi