Sustainable solutions for removing aged wax-based coatings from cultural heritage: exploiting hydrophobic deep eutectic solvents (DESs)
Chiara Biribicchi, Andrea Macchia, Gabriele Favero, Romina Strangis, Bartolo Gabriele, Raffaella Mancuso, Mauro Francesco La Russa
Abstract
Hydrophobic deep eutectic solvents as suitable alternatives to toxic solvents used in the conservation of Cultural Heritage sector.
Topics & Concepts
ChemistryEutectic systemWaxCultural heritageChemical engineeringOrganic chemistryArchaeologyHistoryAlloyEngineeringIonic liquids properties and applicationsBuilding materials and conservationCultural Heritage Materials Analysis