Review: the development and applications of thermally assisted hydrolysis and methylation reactions

Dyes are among the most significant components in works of art and archaeological findings. In the scientific examination of historical artefacts, the identification of natural dyestuffs is a challenging task, due to the complexity of their chemical composition and the possible presence of mixtures of chromophores and degradation products. For this reason, in the last few decades, new analytical procedures and techniques have been developed and improved for the characterization of organic dyes and their identification in microsamples. This review looks at the chemical composition of natural organic dyeing materials used in the field of the cultural heritage and focuses on several analytical methods based on spectrometric and chromatographic techniques that have contributed to the study of organic dyes in works of art and archaeological findings.

Analytical Methods for the Characterization of Organic Dyes in Artworks and in Historical Textiles

Novel analytical methods for characterising binding media and protective coatings in artworks.

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Recent trends and developments in pyrolysis-gas chromatography.

Research advances for the extraction, analysis and uses of anthraquinones: A review

Analysis of anthraquinoid and indigoid dyes used in ancient artistic works by thermally assisted hydrolysis and methylation in the presence of tetramethylammonium hydroxide

Analytical study of traditional decorative materials and techniques used in Ming Dynasty wooden architecture. The case of the Drum Tower in Xi’an, P.R. of China

He Ling

Papers

Analysis of anthraquinoid and indigoid dyes used in ancient artistic works by thermally assisted hydrolysis and methylation in the presence of tetramethylammonium hydroxide

Analytical study of traditional decorative materials and techniques used in Ming Dynasty wooden architecture. The case of the Drum Tower in Xi’an, P.R. of China

Analytical characterization of binding medium used in ancient Chinese artworks by pyrolysis-gas chromatography/mass spectrometry

Spectroscopic and chromatographic studies of sculptural polychromy in the Zhongshan Grottoes (R.P.C.)