Issue 24, 2013

Varnish removal from paintings using ionic liquids

Abstract

The possibility of replacing volatile and toxic organic solvents by ionic liquids (ILs) could contribute to safer procedures for conservation and restoration. This study introduces the use of ILs in varnish removal from paintings. The efficacy of this new procedure was assessed by applying different types of ILs in mock-ups of several painting materials and varnishes. The removal of IL residues from the surface of paintings was assessed mainly by FTIR-ATR. The application of ILs to a real painting is illustrated.

Graphical abstract: Varnish removal from paintings using ionic liquids

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Article information

Article type
Communication
Submitted
14 Feb 2013
Accepted
03 May 2013
First published
16 May 2013

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2013,1, 7016-7018

Varnish removal from paintings using ionic liquids

M. F. Pacheco, A. I. Pereira, L. C. Branco and A. J. Parola, J. Mater. Chem. A, 2013, 1, 7016 DOI: 10.1039/C3TA10679A

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