Evaluation of Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME) as a Green Alternative to Common Solvents in Conservation Treatments
This study investigates the potential of fatty acid methyl esters (FAME) as environmentally sustainable alternatives to traditional solvents for the removal of low-polarity materials commonly found in cultural heritage artefacts. Recognizing the environmental and health concerns associated with conv...
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| author | Camilla Zaratti Livia Marinelli Irene Angela Colasanti Francesca Irene Barbaccia Helene Aureli Fernanda Prestileo Tilde de Caro Mauro Francesco La Russa Andrea Macchia |
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| description | This study investigates the potential of fatty acid methyl esters (FAME) as environmentally sustainable alternatives to traditional solvents for the removal of low-polarity materials commonly found in cultural heritage artefacts. Recognizing the environmental and health concerns associated with conventional solvents, this research focuses on FAME to remove low/non-polarity or non-polar substances used in cultural heritage preservation. Laboratory samples coated with low molecular synthetic resins (LMW) such as Regalrez 1094 and microcrystalline wax were treated with FAME applied in gel to prevent solvent–substrate interactions. Photographic documentation under UV-vis light, optical microscope observations, and spectrocolorimetric analysis were used for assessing surface “cleanness”, while FTIR-ATR spectroscopy was used to detect possible residue from treatment. Moreover, SEM analysis was used for a better understanding of the results. The best results were obtained using FAME base on methyl stearate according to Hansen-RED. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-af037c471a3e4e5397fcd3f26af081ce2024-03-12T16:39:38ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172024-02-01145197010.3390/app14051970Evaluation of Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME) as a Green Alternative to Common Solvents in Conservation TreatmentsCamilla Zaratti0Livia Marinelli1Irene Angela Colasanti2Francesca Irene Barbaccia3Helene Aureli4Fernanda Prestileo5Tilde de Caro6Mauro Francesco La Russa7Andrea Macchia8YOCOCU APS—Youth in Conservation of Cultural Heritage, Via T. Tasso 108, 00185 Rome, ItalyYOCOCU APS—Youth in Conservation of Cultural Heritage, Via T. Tasso 108, 00185 Rome, ItalyYOCOCU APS—Youth in Conservation of Cultural Heritage, Via T. Tasso 108, 00185 Rome, ItalyYOCOCU APS—Youth in Conservation of Cultural Heritage, Via T. Tasso 108, 00185 Rome, ItalyYOCOCU APS—Youth in Conservation of Cultural Heritage, Via T. Tasso 108, 00185 Rome, ItalyCNR-ISAC, Institute of Atmospheric and Climate Sciences, Via Fosso del Cavaliere 100, 00133 Rome, ItalyCNR ISMN, Institute for the Study of Nanostructured Materials, Strada Provinciale 35d, 9, 00010 Rome, ItalyDepartment of Biology, Ecology and Earth Sciences (DIBEST), University of Calabria, Via Pietro Bucci, Arcavacata, 87036 Rende, ItalyYOCOCU APS—Youth in Conservation of Cultural Heritage, Via T. Tasso 108, 00185 Rome, ItalyThis study investigates the potential of fatty acid methyl esters (FAME) as environmentally sustainable alternatives to traditional solvents for the removal of low-polarity materials commonly found in cultural heritage artefacts. Recognizing the environmental and health concerns associated with conventional solvents, this research focuses on FAME to remove low/non-polarity or non-polar substances used in cultural heritage preservation. Laboratory samples coated with low molecular synthetic resins (LMW) such as Regalrez 1094 and microcrystalline wax were treated with FAME applied in gel to prevent solvent–substrate interactions. Photographic documentation under UV-vis light, optical microscope observations, and spectrocolorimetric analysis were used for assessing surface “cleanness”, while FTIR-ATR spectroscopy was used to detect possible residue from treatment. Moreover, SEM analysis was used for a better understanding of the results. The best results were obtained using FAME base on methyl stearate according to Hansen-RED.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/5/1970green solventsfatty acid methyl esters (FAME)cleaninglow/non-polar substancescultural heritage conservation |
| spellingShingle | Camilla Zaratti Livia Marinelli Irene Angela Colasanti Francesca Irene Barbaccia Helene Aureli Fernanda Prestileo Tilde de Caro Mauro Francesco La Russa Andrea Macchia Evaluation of Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME) as a Green Alternative to Common Solvents in Conservation Treatments Applied Sciences green solvents fatty acid methyl esters (FAME) cleaning low/non-polar substances cultural heritage conservation |
| title | Evaluation of Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME) as a Green Alternative to Common Solvents in Conservation Treatments |
| title_full | Evaluation of Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME) as a Green Alternative to Common Solvents in Conservation Treatments |
| title_fullStr | Evaluation of Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME) as a Green Alternative to Common Solvents in Conservation Treatments |
| title_full_unstemmed | Evaluation of Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME) as a Green Alternative to Common Solvents in Conservation Treatments |
| title_short | Evaluation of Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME) as a Green Alternative to Common Solvents in Conservation Treatments |
| title_sort | evaluation of fatty acid methyl esters fame as a green alternative to common solvents in conservation treatments |
| topic | green solvents fatty acid methyl esters (FAME) cleaning low/non-polar substances cultural heritage conservation |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/5/1970 |
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