Advances in Analytical Strategies to Study Cultural Heritage Samples, 2nd Edition
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Analytical Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2024 | Viewed by 657
Special Issue Editors
Interests: analytical and bioanalytical chemistry; environmental chemistry and monitoring; elemental analysis; atomic spectroscopic techniques (ICP-MS, ICP-OES, CV-AFS, AMA, GF-AAS); sample treatment; determination of trace elements in foods
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Interests: stones; metals; painting; modelling of degradation; microclimate; sensors; biosensors; organic phase enzime electrodes
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue highlights the most recent advancements and trends in cultural heritage samples' analysis, including archeological and bio-archeological samples.
Cultural heritage samples are complex matrices that are made up of many chemical species of natural origin or due to transformation by humans or the environment. Analytical chemistry in the recent past also required samples of excessive size, and its methods were not sufficiently sensitive. Today, on the other hand, it is possible to optimize analytical methods that are capable of analyzing ever-smaller samples and analytes at ever-lower concentrations. Chemical investigation can help to ascertain the processing techniques and the destinations and uses of archaeological objects, including all human interests and activities (food, art, worship, ornament, use herbal medicines, or drug remedies). Furthermore, the study of organic remains from archaeological sites addresses questions about evolution, past human activities, subsistence, health, medical and care practices, nutrition, and how humans have interacted with or modified their natural environments. In addition, knowledge of the materials used in works of art allows for implementing preventive measures for their optimal conservation and protection. Finally, chemical characterization of cultural heritage materials can help establish the geographical origin and authenticity of the find. We invite our colleagues to submit their original contributions as research articles, review articles, as well as short communications, to this Special Issue in order to provide recent updates regarding analytical strategies for all of the above-mentioned aspects.
Dr. Maria Luisa Astolfi
Dr. Maria Pia Sammartino
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sample preparation
- trace elements
- multi-element analysis
- spectrometric techniques
- organic compounds
- authenticity
- chemical characterization
- biological remains
- pigments
