Grant provider: EU
Programme: the European Territorial Cooperation Austria – Czech Republic 2007-2013
Duration: 08/2013 – 12/2014
The project was focused on evaluation and optimization of new nanotechnologies, application of lime nanosuspensions for preservation of porous Leitha limestone that has been used historically for sculptures, artworks and architectural elements especially in eastern Austria and to a lesser extent in southern Moravia and southern Bohemia. Lime nanosuspensions represent a new opportunity and alternative for long-term care and preservation of monuments made of calcareous materials. The main objective of the project was the assessment of conservation measures using lime nanosuspensions. A wide range of evaluation methods was used to evaluate the effectiveness of consolidation, to optimize the application methods and calculate the limits or risks associated with this new technology.
