3D Fluorescence Mapping: A promising Technique for the Analysis of the Degradation of Pigments

Stefania Porcu, Michela Podda, Giovanni Brodu, Stefano Columbu, Daniele Chiriu
Abstract:
This study promotes 3D Fluorescence Mapping as an effective, non-invasive technique for analyzing pigments. By exciting pigments with different wavelengths, the method highlights characteristic fluorescence emissions that reveal chemical composition and detect degradation processes such as oxidation, fading, and molecular rearrangement. Despite conventional techniques like XRD and FTIR, which often require physical sampling, 3D Fluorescence Mapping allows real-time, surface-level analysis with no damage to the object.
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IMEKO-Metroarchaeo-2025-038.pdf
DOI:
10.21014/tc26-2025.038
Event details
IMEKO TC:
TC26
Event name:
TC26 MetroArcheo Conference 2025
Title:

Metrology for Archaeology and Cultural Heritage

Place:
Bergamo, ITALY
Time:
15 October 2025 - 17 October 2025