The Project goal is to produce protective coatings from the new generation of 2D materials that satisfy the main heritage conservation demands and offers long-term protection against several external influences recognized as key parameters of heritage deterioration (humidity, temperature shock, photochemical oxidation, resistance to acid environment, micromechanical deformation, and aging).
The main conservation challenges that were addressed in the project are:
Conservation challenge 1 (CC1): materials and coatings produced in a nontoxic and inexpensive way, with a highly scalable method that can be easily or
rapidly applied, with a homogeneous covering across the hole treated surface.
Conservation challenge 2 (CC2): materials and coatings that do not alter the structure, color, or texture (in microscale) of the artifact.
Conservation challenge 3 (CC3): transparent, hydrophobic and reversible coatings with enhanced mechanical properties.
Conservation challenge 4 (CC4): chemically inert coatings, resistant to internal mechanical damages and thermal stress.
Conservation challenge 5 (CC5): sustainability and durability of applied coatings upon aging.
2DHeriPro objectives can be grouped within three categories that interact synergistically to fulfill the target of long-term preservation of Cultural Heritage.
OBJ1. Coating system on 2D materials obtained using materials from natural resources.
OBJ2. Database of 2D materials thin film structure and topography changes upon external influences.
OBJ3. Long-term protective films from 2D materials for Heritage preservation.
