The Role of Industrial Research in the Field of Cultural Heritage

Abstract

This paper reports on several activities carried out in Italy in the restoration of cultural heritage by the following industries: Eni, Rhone Poulenc, Syremont, Mapei and CIR. Their activities, in this particular sector, involve the development of new chemical products for the restoration of architectural and monumental heritage, diagnostic analyses to characterize deterioration and the financing of conservation and restoration work.

Keywords

• industrial research
• protection
• conservation
• cultural heritage