Objective
Currently there is a lack of methodologies for the conservation of modern and contemporary artworks, many of which will not be accessible in very short time due to extremely fast degradation processes. The challenge of NANORESTART (NANOmaterials for the REStoration of works of ART) will be to address this issue within a new framework with respect to the state of the art of conservation science. NANORESTART is devoted to the development of nanomaterials to ensure long term protection and security of modern/contemporary cultural heritage, taking into account environmental and human risks, feasibility and materials costs. The market for conservation of this heritage is estimated at some €5 billion per year, and could increase by a significant factor in the next years due to the wider use of nanomaterials. The new tools and materials developed will represent a breakthrough in cultural heritage and conservation science and will focus on: (i) tools for controlled cleaning, such as highly-retentive gels for the confinement of enzymes and nanostructured fluids based on green surfactants; (ii) the strengthening and protection of surfaces by using nanocontainers, nanoparticles and supramolecular systems/assemblies; (iii) nanostructured substrates and sensors for enhanced molecules detection; (iv) evaluation of the environmental impact and the development of security measures for long lasting conservation of cultural heritage. Within the project the industrial scalability of the developed materials will be demonstrated.
NANORESTART gathers centres of excellence in the field of synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials, world leading chemical Industries and SMEs operating in R&D, and International and European centres for conservation, education and museums. Such centres will assess the new materials on modern/contemporary artefacts in urgent need of conservation, and disseminate the knowledge and the new nanomaterials among conservators on a worldwide perspective.
Fields of science
- engineering and technologymaterials engineeringfibers
- engineering and technologymaterials engineeringcoating and films
- engineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectronic engineeringsensors
- engineering and technologynanotechnologynano-materials
- natural sciencesbiological sciencesbiochemistrybiomoleculesproteinsenzymes
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50019 Firenze
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412 96 Goteborg
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75116 Paris
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1220 Kobenhavn
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00185 Roma
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T12 YN60 Cork
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31030 Carbonera
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1000 Ljubljana
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75005 Paris
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90046900 Porto Alegre
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30123 Venezia
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445 80 Bohus
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75015 PARIS 15
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92700 Colombes
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15782 Santiago De Compostela
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WC1E 6BT London
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04347 Leipzig
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08007 Barcelona
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SW1P 4RG London
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00198 Roma
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60603 Chicago Illinois
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28071 Madrid
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1071 ZC Amsterdam
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1012WX Amsterdam
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21941 590 Rio De Janeiro
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20121 Milano
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10128 New York Ny
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28004 Madrid
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