Surface and volume non-invasive methods for the structural monitoring of the bass-relief ‘Madonna con Bambino’ (Gorizia,Northern Italy)

Abstract

Structural analysis of marble statues, carried out by non-invasive and in situ methods, is crucial to define the state of conservation of the artworks and to identify the deterioration phenomena that can affect them. In this work, we combined in situ non-destructive techniques, ultrasonic tomography (US), ultraviolet-induced visible fluorescence (UV-IF) and X-ray fluorescence (XRF) to study the bass-relief ‘Madonna con Bambino’ (Gorizia, Italy). The US revealed the presence of some metallic pivots, associated with areas of high sound velocity; moreover, a more degraded area has been identified in the lower part of the bass-relief. The acquired UV-IF image confirmed the presence of surface degradation, allowing a preliminary evaluation of the extension of a fracture, from surface to bulk. In addition, the different materials (both original and/or integrations) that compose the studied surface have been identified. The XRF has contributed to define the nature of the inorganic materials applied during undocumented previous restoration works on the surface as filler for lacunae.     

Graphene Liquid Marbles as Photothermal Miniature Reactors for Reaction Kinetics Modulation

We demonstrate the fabrication of graphene liquid marbles as photothermal miniature reactors with precise temperature control for reaction kinetics modulation. Graphene liquid marbles show rapid and highly reproducible photothermal behavior while maintaining their excellent mechanical robustness. By tuning the applied laser power, swift regulation of graphene liquid marble’s surface temperature between 21–135 °C and its encapsulated water temperature between 21–74 °C are demonstrated. The temperature regulation modulates the reaction kinetics in our graphene liquid marble, achieving a 12‐fold superior reaction rate constant for methylene blue degradation than at room temperature.     

大理岩非分叉断裂的随机分形模型

本文建立了大理岩沿晶、穿晶及沿晶穿晶偶合断裂的随机分形模型，该模型能与大理岩的整体晶态结构自洽，且模型的分维值与测量值有很好的吻合。     

大理岩动态拉伸强度及弹性模量的SHPB实验研究

提出了获取脆性材料动态拉伸强度及弹性模量的实验步骤及相关记录数据的分析方法。利用直径为100mm的分离式Hopkinson压杆径向冲击巴西圆盘和平台巴西圆盘试样,测试了大理岩在高应变率加载下的动态力学性能。应力波加载下动态劈裂拉伸圆盘在试样中心产生了约45/s的拉伸应变率。分析了实验的有效性并考虑了试样两个端面应力波波形差异的影响以提高实验结果的精度。结果表明准静态下的公式可适用于动态劈裂拉伸实验;大理岩的动态拉伸强度及弹性模量比静态时有明显的增加。     

不饱和聚酯型人造大理石研究进展

综述了不饱和聚酯型人造大理石的研究进展;回顾了人造大理石的研究现状,指出了其制备研究中存在的性能及工艺缺陷;分析了填料种类、混合填料粒径、黏结剂及制备工艺对人造大理石强度、韧性、斑印及吸水率等性能的影响,并就未来聚酯型人造大理石的性能改进及工艺优化进行了展望.     

宝兴大理石矿的放射性检测

宝兴县境内的大理石资源以其白度高、储量丰、品质优、易开采而享誉中外。对四川省宝兴县陇东镇大理石矿区进行了放射性环境地质调查,通过对取回的大理石样品中226Ra、232Th、40K这3种核素的比活度的测定,根据比活度换算出这几种核素的外照射指数和内照射指数,把所得结果和中华人民共和国国家标准《建筑材料放射性核素限量》中规定的建筑性材料分类标准作对比后发现其内照射指数与外照射指数都符合《建筑材料放射性核素限量》中A类建筑材料和装饰材料的要求,它的产销与适用范围不受限制。     

Experimental study on laser cleaning of paint layer on white marble surface北大核心CSCD

In order to effectively remove the surface paint of the cultural relic of white marble, the area extrapolation method and laser-induced plasma spectroscopy (LIPS) method were used to obtain the ablation threshold power of the gold, silver paint layer and white marble surface. On the basis of this, the optimal laser power for removing paint without damaging the white marble substrate was determined. The image processing method was used to study the cleaning degree and variation trend of cleaning rate of the gold and silver paint on the surface of 10 mm×10 mm white marble by laser cleaning, and the optimal laser spot overlap rate and the optimal cleaning times were obtained. Finally, the image processing method was used to evaluate the cleaning effect of laser cleaning of paint layer on the white marble surface. More than 93% of the cleaning degree shows that the synergistic use of the area extrapolation method, LIPS method and image processing method can effectively improve the laser cleaning efficiency of the paint layer on white marble surface. Copyright ©2022 Journal of Applied Optics. All rights reserved.     

Responsive Photonic Liquid Marbles

Liquid marbles have potential to serve as mini-reactors for fabricating new materials, but this has been exploited little and mostly for conventional chemical reactions. Here, we uncover the unparalleled capability of liquid marbles to act as platforms for controlling the self-assembly of a bio-derived polymer, hydroxypropyl cellulose, into a cholesteric liquid crystalline phase showing structural coloration by Bragg reflection. By adjusting the cholesteric pitch via quantitative water extraction, we achieve liquid marbles that we can tailor for structural color anywhere in the visible range. Liquid marbles respond with color change that can be detected by eye, to changes in temperature, exposure to toxic chemicals and mechanical deformation. Our concept demonstrates the advantages of using liquid marbles as a miniature platform for controlling the liquid crystal self-assembly of bio-derived polymers, and their exploitation to fabricate sustainable, responsive soft photonic objects.     

Digital Imaging-based Colourimetry for Enzymatic Processes in Transparent Liquid Marbles

Liquid marbles are a promising microreactor platform that recently attracts significant research interest owing to their ability to accommodate a wide range of micro reactions. However, the use of destructive and ex-situ methods to monitor reactions impairs the potential of liquid-marble-based microreactors. This paper proposes a non-destructive, in situ, and cost-effective digital-imaging-based colourimetric monitoring method for transparent liquid marbles, using the enzymatic hydrolysis of starch as an illustrative example. The colourimetric reaction between starch and iodine produces a complex that exhibits a dark blue colour. We found that the absorbance of red channel of digital images showed a linear relationship with starch concentration with high sensitivity and repeatability. This digital-imaging-based colourimetric method was used to study the hydrolysis of starch by α-amylase. The results show high accuracy and applicability of first-order kinetics for this reaction. The demonstration of digital-imaging-based colourimetry indicates the potential of liquid marble-based microreactors.     

Natural radioactivity in marble stones- Jordan

Natural radioactivity has been measured in marble stone samples collected from Dabaa'h, Ajloun and Azrak areas using a gamma spectroscopy technique. The measured ²²⁶Ra activities in the stones collected from Dabaa'h quarries varied from 264.9 Bq kg⁻¹ to 369.5 Bq kg⁻¹. In samples from Ajloun and Azrak the maximum values of ²²⁶Ra were 28.3 Bq kg⁻¹ and 23.41 Bq kg⁻¹, respectively. The measured values of ²³²Th were less than 17.89 Bq kg⁻¹. The average values of the radium equivalent activities as well as external and internal hazard indices were also calculated. It was observed that for marble stones from Dabaa'h area, estimated average value of the external hazard index is 0.873 and that of internal hazard index is 1.71.