Graphic vandalism: Multi-analytical evaluation of laser and chemical methods for the removal of spray paints.

In this work, we propose the laser-based cleaning with a Q-switched Nd:YAG laser (λ = 532 nm) not as a standalone methodology but rather in combination with chemical agents for the efficient removal vandal signs made with spray paints from marble substrates. The advantage of such approach is based o...

Full description

Bibliographic Details

Published in:	Journal of Cultural Heritage Vol. 44; pp. 260 - 275
Main Authors:	Giusti, Claudia, Colombini, Maria Perla, Lluveras-Tenorio, Anna, La Nasa, Jacopo, Striova, Jana, Salvadori, Barbara
Format:	Article
Published:	Elsevier B.V. Jul2020
Subjects:	Food aroma Spray painting Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy Antifouling paint Optical scanners Pulsed lasers Q-switched lasers Emulsion paint
Online Access:	View this record in EBSCOhost