Publication
Title
Electrochemical photodegradation study of semiconductor pigments : influence of environmental parameters
Author
Abstract
Chemical transformations in paintings often induce discolorations, disturbing the appearance of the image. For an appropriate conservation of such valuable and irreplaceable heritage objects, it is important to have a good know-how on the degradation processes of the (historical) materials: which pigments have been discolored, what are the responsible processes, and which (environmental) conditions have the highest impact on the pigment degradation and should be mitigated. Pigment degradation is already widely studied, either by analyzing historical samples or by accelerated weathering experiments on dummies. However, in historic samples several processes may have taken place, increasing the complexity of the current state, while aging experiments are time-consuming due to the often extended aging period. An alternative method is proposed for a fast monitoring of degradation processes of semiconductor pigments, using an electrochemical setup mimicking the real environment and allowing the identification of harmful environmental parameters for each pigment. Examples are given for the pigments cadmium yellow (CdS) and vermilion (α-HgS).
Language
English
Source (journal)
Analytical chemistry. - Washington, D.C., 1948, currens
Publication
Washington, D.C. : 2014
ISSN
0003-2700 [print]
5206-882X [online]
DOI
10.1021/AC502303Z
Volume/pages
86 :19 (2014) , p. 9742-9748
ISI
000343017100058
Pubmed ID
25160803
Full text (Publisher's DOI)
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UAntwerpen
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Research group
Project info
Building up of expertise for the performance of accelerated weathering tests in the area of conservation science.
Publication type
Subject
Affiliation
Publications with a UAntwerp address
External links
Web of Science
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Last edited 09.10.2023
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