15 July 2024
The online conference “Green Materials for Conservation in Cultural Heritage” held on July 15, 2024, was a resounding success. Organized by the GREENART Project in collaboration with the University of West Attica, Articon Lab, and the Lab of Soft Energy Applications & Environmental Protection, the event saw a great response with 250 participants.
The conference brought together leading experts and researchers who shared groundbreaking insights into sustainable and innovative methods for the conservation of cultural heritage.
Key presentations included:
- An overview of the GREENART Project and its green approaches to conservation by Piero Baglioni from the University of Florence.
- Discussions on new gels and cleaning fluids for cultural heritage by Giovanna Poggi and Piero Baglioni.
- Presentations on bio-based multifunctional coatings and sustainable nanocomposite coatings by Gabriella Di Carlo and Gennaro Gentile from the Italian National Research Council.
- Insights into green consolidants by David Chelazzi and Romain Bordes.
- Advanced solutions for the preventive conservation of cultural heritage using graphene by Costas Galiotis.
- Evaluation methodologies for new materials within the GREENART project by Athina Alexopoulou.
- Life cycle safety and sustainability assessment by Elena Semenzin.
- Awareness activities within the GREENART project by Stefania Melandri.
- The event concluded with a lively QA session and closing remarks, leaving attendees inspired and informed about the latest advancements in the field of cultural heritage conservation.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the presenters and participants who contributed to making this conference a remarkable success. Stay tuned for more updates and future events from the GREENART Project.
