Descrizione del progetto
Proteggere il patrimonio immobiliare con rivestimenti ibridi
Il nostro patrimonio culturale è esposto alle intemperie e ad altre condizioni estreme, così come al tempo, ed è incline al biodeterioramento e alla biodegradazione. In questo contesto, il progetto HeriCare, finanziato dall’UE, studierà l’uso di materiali ibridi trasparenti composti da poliossometallati e materiali 2D da utilizzare nella conservazione del patrimonio. È la prima volta che tali ibridi saranno testati nel campo della scienza dei materiali e della conservazione. Il progetto si avvarrà di una rete multidisciplinare attraverso visite di ricerca presso il dipartimento di conservazione della biblioteca del Giardino Botanico Reale spagnolo e presso un centro di restauro a Huesca, in Spagna. Sarà l’inizio di nuove linee di ricerca nel campo dei nuovi materiali antimicrobici.
Obiettivo
Protecting cultural heritage objects from biodeterioration and biodegradation is a major challenge faced by European society due to the implications in identity, economy and history. The aim of the HeriCare project is to create & expand a library of transparent hybrid materials composed of polyoxometalates & two-dimensional (2D) materials to be used in heritage conservation. This is the first time that such hybrids will be explored for this type of application and this project is expected to generate a broad impact on the fields of materials science and conservation. Moreover, selected hybrids will be incorporated to modern paper to provide ultra-resistant properties against biological contaminants for future heritage. The implementation of this multidisciplinary and multi-sectoral project is expected to boost the personal career of the candidate by completing his knowledge about chemistry synthesis and acquiring a whole new set of research skills related to microbiology, biochemistry and cultural heritage. Furthermore, a multidisciplinary network will be created via long research visits to the conservation department of the library of the Spanish Royal Botanic Gardens and a short visit to a Restoration School (Huesca, Spain), which are expected to provide a concise insight into conservation work and the state-of-the-art of cultural heritage preservation techniques and products. In return, the candidate will transfer his expertise on 2D materials to the hosting and the research visit groups, which is expected to open new research lines and future collaborations in the field of novel antimicrobial materials. Finally, the project management and additional activities such as courses, coaching and dissemination will provide key skills for financial management, communication, research development and mentoring, which will prepare the candidate for his career as a fully independent researcher and team leader.
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MSCA-IF - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships (IF)Coordinatore
28006 Madrid
Spagna