Conservation and Restoration

As a consortium member of the EU Horizon 2020 project SensMat (Grant Agreement No 814596), we developed and applied a portable Raman spectrometer for the non-destructive analysis of sensitive cultural heritage materials.

Materials Analyzed:

• Pigments (e.g., malachite, azurite, vermilion)
  
  
• Corrosion layers on historical metals (e.g., swords, tools)
  
  
• Organic binders and varnishes
  
  
• Minerals and intrusive salts
  
  
• Wood, stone, and wall paintings
  
  

Case Studies:

• Roman cavalry sword ("spatha")
  Identification of green corrosion products as malachite (Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂)
  Assessment of preservation state and conservation needs
  
  

• 9th-century wall paintings, Corvey Abbey
  Analysis of pigment composition and degradation
  Support for restoration planning and documentation
  
  

Your Benefit:
Preserve cultural heritage with scientific precision — no sample damage, on-site capability, and full documentation.

You can find more information about the EU project here.