Advanced Coating Material for Heritage Preservation

<p>At present many cultural artifacts are being destroyed due to natural and human forces. Advancements in coating materials and technologies are critical to the success of cultural relic preservation. Indeed numerous studies have demonstrated that while using incorrect materials can result in more significant damage using suitable coating materials and processes can safeguard cultural artifacts. However because cultural treasures are made of diverse materials scientists must deal with various preservation situations and problems to create coating materials and suitable coating technologies that address the specific circumstances of the artifacts at hand.</p><p><br></p><p>This Special Issue covers cultural relic-coating analysis methodologies the use of inorganic materials and inorganic-organic hybrid materials for reinforcing stone cultural relics as well as the synthesis of functional nanomaterials and their application in waterproofing anti-aging and antibacterial treatments of cultural relics.</p>