Periodic Reporting for period 2 - GoGreen (GOGREEN: GREEN STRATEGIES TO CONSERVE THE PAST AND PRESERVE THE FUTURE OF CULTURAL HERITAGE)
Período documentado: 2023-10-01 hasta 2024-09-30
GoGreen’s core objective is to initiate the green revolution by reinventing conservation practices towards environmentally friendly and healthy solutions. GoGreen will spearhead this revolution by accomplishing the following objectives:
1. Define parameters for what constitutes green conservation to influence the creation of sector-wide standards.
Extensive meetings in Reporting Period 2 helped define environmental impact parameters for green conservation in the cultural sector. These parameters guided the creation of a draft green definition, the DSA tool workflow, and a decision-making 'green thinking' model, and are published on the project website.
2. Develop preventive conservation practices and a decision-making model that utilises ‘green thinking’ in Conservation.
A prototype decision-making model promoting green conservation practices was developed, alongside models to assess damage to heritage materials in indoor environments. Workshops with practitioners refined the model, focusing on real-world applications.
3. Develop and introduce green innovative materials and methods inspired by historical recipes and methods, biological processes and green chemistry practices.
Benchmark methods were tested in WP3 and WP4, leading to the exploration of historical recipes and green technologies for silver cleaning and eco-friendly painting restoration methods. Sustainable alternatives for metal and glass stabilisation, making use of bio-based materials and green chemistry, were also identified and tested.
4. Create a digital web-app that helps conservators evaluate the environmental impact of their actions and supports their search for greener alternatives. Collection of data and definition of end user requirements.
Research compiled a list of tools and resources, both within and outside the sector, to support the development of a web app that helps conservators evaluate the environmental impact of their actions and find greener alternatives.
5. Empower practitioners by creating a sector-wide paradigm shift, making green thinking the daily standard in conservation
WP8's strategy, through the GoGreen website, social media, newsletters, webinars, and workshops, along with guidance from an Advisory Board, is driving a sector-wide shift toward green thinking in conservation.
1. Define parameters for what constitutes green conservation to influence the creation of sector-wide standards.
Extensive meetings in Reporting Period 2 helped define environmental impact parameters for green conservation in the cultural sector. These parameters guided the creation of a draft green definition, the DSA tool workflow, and a decision-making 'green thinking' model, and are published on the project website.
2. Develop preventive conservation practices and a decision-making model that utilises ‘green thinking’ in Conservation.
A prototype decision-making model promoting green conservation practices was developed, alongside models to assess damage to heritage materials in indoor environments. Workshops with practitioners refined the model, focusing on real-world applications.
3. Develop and introduce green innovative materials and methods inspired by historical recipes and methods, biological processes and green chemistry practices.
Benchmark methods were tested in WP3 and WP4, leading to the exploration of historical recipes and green technologies for silver cleaning and eco-friendly painting restoration methods. Sustainable alternatives for metal and glass stabilisation, making use of bio-based materials and green chemistry, were also identified and tested.
4. Create a digital web-app that helps conservators evaluate the environmental impact of their actions and supports their search for greener alternatives. Collection of data and definition of end user requirements.
Research compiled a list of tools and resources, both within and outside the sector, to support the development of a web app that helps conservators evaluate the environmental impact of their actions and find greener alternatives.
5. Empower practitioners by creating a sector-wide paradigm shift, making green thinking the daily standard in conservation
WP8's strategy, through the GoGreen website, social media, newsletters, webinars, and workshops, along with guidance from an Advisory Board, is driving a sector-wide shift toward green thinking in conservation.
Work performed per work package in RP2:
WP2:
- Objective 1. Development of tools to improve energy efficiency for heritage institutions
Work performed: Analysis of 12 months exposures.
- Objective 2. Support green decision making model
Work performed: Held first and second workshop. Development and refinement of model.
WP3:
- Objective 1. Development of innovative green methods for the cleaning of paintings
Work performed: Definition of the benchmark methods, first tests and assessment of biobased methods.
- Objective 2. Development of innovative green methods for historical metal artefacts (focus on silver)
Work performed: Definition of the benchmark methods, first tests and assessment of biobased and historical methods.
WP4:
- Objective 1. Develop green solutions for the stabilisation of heritage objects from glass substrate.
Work performed: First tests and assessment of benchmark and innovative methods.
- Objective 2. Develop green solutions for the stabilisation of heritage objects from metal substrates (focus on iron and copper)
Work performed: First tests and assessment of benchmark and innovative methods.
WP5:
- Objective 1. Develop cross-consortium strategies to evaluate the developed solutions
Work performed: Joint experimental sessions between teams, in particular early-stage researchers.
- Objective 2. Develop computational approaches to track changes of materials during conservation
Work performed: Custom infrastructure developed and AI model trained on crizzling glass.
- Objective 3. Develop surface imaging protocols
Work performed: Statistically-enhanced PL protocols developed.
- Objective 4. Develop 3D imaging protocols
Work performed: Statistically-optimised X-Ray Raman imaging protocols developed.
- Objective 5. Reassess traditional assessment methods
Work performed: Five pilots systems were developed and tested.
WP6
- Objective 1. Development of prototype of a data-driven platform
Work performed: Platform design.
WP7
- Objective 1.Empowering conservation professionals
Work performed: Meeting of conservation educators. Planning for the meeting in Paris on best practice in Green education.
WP8
- Objective 1. DCE activities
Work performed: Ongoing; content creation and distribution.
- Objective 2. Policy advocacy
Work performed: Meetings with key stakeholders were held to promote the green definition and seek endorsements.
- Objective 3. Defining “green” for conservation
Work performed: Draft version of the Green Definition published online, continuing input from focus groups and surveys.
WP2:
- Objective 1. Development of tools to improve energy efficiency for heritage institutions
Work performed: Analysis of 12 months exposures.
- Objective 2. Support green decision making model
Work performed: Held first and second workshop. Development and refinement of model.
WP3:
- Objective 1. Development of innovative green methods for the cleaning of paintings
Work performed: Definition of the benchmark methods, first tests and assessment of biobased methods.
- Objective 2. Development of innovative green methods for historical metal artefacts (focus on silver)
Work performed: Definition of the benchmark methods, first tests and assessment of biobased and historical methods.
WP4:
- Objective 1. Develop green solutions for the stabilisation of heritage objects from glass substrate.
Work performed: First tests and assessment of benchmark and innovative methods.
- Objective 2. Develop green solutions for the stabilisation of heritage objects from metal substrates (focus on iron and copper)
Work performed: First tests and assessment of benchmark and innovative methods.
WP5:
- Objective 1. Develop cross-consortium strategies to evaluate the developed solutions
Work performed: Joint experimental sessions between teams, in particular early-stage researchers.
- Objective 2. Develop computational approaches to track changes of materials during conservation
Work performed: Custom infrastructure developed and AI model trained on crizzling glass.
- Objective 3. Develop surface imaging protocols
Work performed: Statistically-enhanced PL protocols developed.
- Objective 4. Develop 3D imaging protocols
Work performed: Statistically-optimised X-Ray Raman imaging protocols developed.
- Objective 5. Reassess traditional assessment methods
Work performed: Five pilots systems were developed and tested.
WP6
- Objective 1. Development of prototype of a data-driven platform
Work performed: Platform design.
WP7
- Objective 1.Empowering conservation professionals
Work performed: Meeting of conservation educators. Planning for the meeting in Paris on best practice in Green education.
WP8
- Objective 1. DCE activities
Work performed: Ongoing; content creation and distribution.
- Objective 2. Policy advocacy
Work performed: Meetings with key stakeholders were held to promote the green definition and seek endorsements.
- Objective 3. Defining “green” for conservation
Work performed: Draft version of the Green Definition published online, continuing input from focus groups and surveys.
Results and potential impacts:
WP2: Prototype decision-making model of green thinking to enhance green thinking in the conservation community. To be successful, a key need a several feedback loops planned in RP3.
WP3: Non woven mats, which are biobased and biodegradable. They are important to make the cleaning of paintings greener. To be successful, a key need would be the upscaling of the production of the mats.
WP3: New cleaning methodology for metals based on historical recipes and inspired by biological processes have shown to be promising. The methodology will make the cleaning of metals more sustainable and less toxic. The dissemination is expected in RP3.
WP4: For consolidation of glass, an environmentally friendly synthesis process was refined to produce silica nanoparticles without organic solvents or catalysts, promoting green chemistry principles.
WP4: For consolidation of metals, innovative new restoration products that use dead biomass are developed, having a passive sorption of active corrosion products and/or converting them into chemically stable compounds. This replaces toxic alternatives, making the consolidation process greener and more sustainable.
WP5: Demonstrated AI's potential in monitoring surface cracking (crizzling) over time. Currently, we can only act when glass is crizzled, this enables conservators to take preventive actions against further deterioration. Dissemination is required for further uptake and success.
WP5: An image-processing algorithm was developed to quantify varnish residues after cleaning. The algorithm facilitates precise and quantitative comparisons of various cleaning techniques and enhancing conservation assessments.
WP6: The GoGreen DSA (digital support app) platform has been designed, making greener thinking more accessible. User-testing is a key need to ensure the success of the app.
WP8: A broadly shared "Green" Definition for conservation is released (as work-in-progress), to prevent green washing and making green thinking as the standard in conservation. Further dissemination, exploitation, advocacy and policy recommendations are needed to ensure the success.
WP2: Prototype decision-making model of green thinking to enhance green thinking in the conservation community. To be successful, a key need a several feedback loops planned in RP3.
WP3: Non woven mats, which are biobased and biodegradable. They are important to make the cleaning of paintings greener. To be successful, a key need would be the upscaling of the production of the mats.
WP3: New cleaning methodology for metals based on historical recipes and inspired by biological processes have shown to be promising. The methodology will make the cleaning of metals more sustainable and less toxic. The dissemination is expected in RP3.
WP4: For consolidation of glass, an environmentally friendly synthesis process was refined to produce silica nanoparticles without organic solvents or catalysts, promoting green chemistry principles.
WP4: For consolidation of metals, innovative new restoration products that use dead biomass are developed, having a passive sorption of active corrosion products and/or converting them into chemically stable compounds. This replaces toxic alternatives, making the consolidation process greener and more sustainable.
WP5: Demonstrated AI's potential in monitoring surface cracking (crizzling) over time. Currently, we can only act when glass is crizzled, this enables conservators to take preventive actions against further deterioration. Dissemination is required for further uptake and success.
WP5: An image-processing algorithm was developed to quantify varnish residues after cleaning. The algorithm facilitates precise and quantitative comparisons of various cleaning techniques and enhancing conservation assessments.
WP6: The GoGreen DSA (digital support app) platform has been designed, making greener thinking more accessible. User-testing is a key need to ensure the success of the app.
WP8: A broadly shared "Green" Definition for conservation is released (as work-in-progress), to prevent green washing and making green thinking as the standard in conservation. Further dissemination, exploitation, advocacy and policy recommendations are needed to ensure the success.