Advanced Materials for the Conservation of Stone

This book identifies novel advanced materials that can be utilized as protective agents for the preservation of stone. The innovative and feasible solutions to stone conservation issues results in an increase in the sustainability, a reduction in the environmental impact, and may provide several positive social effects and economic benefits. Utilizing these innovative materials has the benefit of being eco-friendly, impacting the environment in a diminished capacity in comparison to conventional means. This book also provides an overview of the recent trends and progress in advanced materials applied to stone protection, explores the scientific principles behind these advanced materials, and discusses their applications to different types of stone preservation efforts. Essential information as well as knowledge on the availability and applicability of advanced nanostructured materials is also provided, with focus placed on the practical aspects of stone protection. The book highlights an interdisciplinary effort for novel applications of nanostructured materials in advancement of stone protection, with an insight towards expected forthcoming development in the field. The advanced nanostructured materials designed and developed with the aim of being chemically, physically, and mechanically compatible with stone, their physico-chemical, morphological properties, and evaluation of their eco-toxicity, as well as the mechanisms of degradation, alongside the most suitable consolidating or protective advanced materials for stone conservation that are characterized by several functional properties are considered in this book. The authors also present a thorough overview of cutting edge discoveries and detailed information on recent technological developments; depict breakthroughs in using novel nanomaterials, and utilization strategies for applications in cultural heritage, the current status, and future outlook of the topic to address a wide range of scientific community.