According to this report yesterday from Arstechnica, new techniques for Graphene, there is a promising proof of proof of principle in the effectiveness of graphene veils for protecting art from exposure to harmful agents, particularly those created on glossy paper, cardboard, and canvas. However the authors caution that their method may not be suitable for artworks with extremely rough surfaces or embossed patterns.
For those situations the authors developed a method for the deposition of graphene on museum framing glass for added protection..
Graphene veils may hold the secret to conserving priceless works of art
Graphene sticks to any clean surface but can easily be removed without causing damage.
"Graphene is the thinnest material yet known, composed of a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal lattice. That structure gives it many unusual properties that hold great promise for real-world applications: batteries, super capacitors, antennas, water filters, transistors, solar cells, and touchscreens, just to name a few. And now this wonder material might just provide a solution to the fading of colors of many artistic masterpieces, according to a recent paper published in Nature Nanotechnology.
"All art establishments are concerned with the discoloration of paintings upon exhibition and storage, since harmful factors such as sunlight, moisture, and certain volatile organic compounds (VOCs) accelerate the degradation," said co-author Costas Galiotis, a chemical engineer at the University of Patras in Greece. "There are many references to well-known endangered artworks, such as [Vincent] Van Gogh's The Bedroom and Sunflowers, or [Edvard] Munch's The Scream." . .
You are invited to read more details and comments by the author Jennifer Ouellette using this link > Ars Technica
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