Abstract
This review offers an overview of the most recent research activities on counteracting the biodeterioration process of stone monuments, underlining all those aspects regarding eventual procedural drawbacks and compliance with sustainable criteria. For this purpose, the definition of “green conservation of cultural heritage” has been proposed. Its basics have been utilized in the text to highlight the issues arising from the most common conservative procedures as well as guidelines for the development of innovative technologies. The review then deals with the most innovative antimicrobial approaches, among which nano- and bio-technologies play a main role. Ionic liquids are a special class of salts, which can be prepared by applying Safe by Design concepts, to meet the Green Conservation criteria.
Highlights
The major challenge for researchers involved in the conservation of Cultural Heritage (CH) regards the development of innovative specific protocols that match sustainability criteria
It is pleonastic to add that the control of environmental factors is almost unachievable for outdoor cultural heritage assets, since these may cover a large area and, be subjected to climate changes and pollution
To be considered that the handle, but some preliminary tests need to be performed to establish the distance of lamps and in CH restoration processes were usually created to be utilized in different fields and, in the past, duration of treatment
Summary
The major challenge for researchers involved in the conservation of Cultural Heritage (CH) regards the development of innovative specific protocols that match sustainability criteria This involves concepts such as nondestructive and/or reversible procedures, and safety for the environment and for restorers [1]. A new definition of green conservation of cultural heritage is given as: all the eco-sustainable practices to be used in the conservation and restoration of cultural heritage assets, as alternatives to traditional products and methods which are often toxic and harmful for the users and the environment This definition includes the term of sustainable conservation of cultural heritage linked to environmental and socio-economical (green economy) aspects of the subject, to tourism development, to sustainable chemistry, and to conservation planning
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