Research

Damage of porous building materials due to salt crystallization

The influence of degradation on different types of rocks used in art works

Innovative methods for desalination

Studies of hydraulic binders used in art works restoration

Modification of putty properties in stone conservation

Study of consolidation agents stability in consolidation and fixation of mural paintings

Research Objectives

the examination of water soluble salts impact rate on different types of rocks used in the Czech Republic and its possible reduction • digital documentation of historic wall paintings for the needs of monument preservation and its use in conservation practice • examination of the stability and reversibility of traditional and up-to-date agents used for consolidation and fixation of wall paintings paint layers • complex research of argillite as building and artistic materials of the past

Specific Equipment

The Faculty of Restoration disposes of high quality technical equipment used in terms of close cooperation with other faculties and laboratories within the University.

Microscopic laboratory – optical and electron microscopes

UV-VIS spectrophotometer

IR – spectrometer