The scent of the past: Classifying works of art by their smell

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) emitted by plastic artefacts shed light on degradation processes affecting modern art collections. Mass spectrometry can “smell” VOCs and identify the degree of degradation of artefacts to help plan conservation strategies.
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Rosalba GaudiusoAugust 18, 2020August 13, 2020Leave a comment

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Untangling the complexity of dyes in historic textiles

Analysis of dyes in textiles is particularly challenging given the complex nature of the mixtures used in their weaving. A novel separation method based on 2-Dimensional Liquid Chromatography shows promise for unraveling what illusive colorants lie within the weave.
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Abed HaddadMay 17, 2019May 16, 2019Leave a comment

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The scent of the past: Classifying works of art by their smell

Untangling the complexity of dyes in historic textiles