Laura Andrés Herguedas took part in Research Pitches Contest, organized by The Compostela Group of Universities (CGU). The aim was to disseminate about the use of the laser technology in the conservation of wall painting, in particular tempera paints. Laura will intend to spread the importance of further deepening the knowledge of what happens to tempera wall paintings after irradiation with different types of lasers. The use of laser as a tool for cleaning Cultural Heritage will lead to a sustainable method: no-contact with the artwork and no toxic substances are added to the environment and humans. So this research will contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals 11: sustainable cities and communities.
The aim of Daniel Jiménez Desmond was to present his research related to new strategies for chromatic reintegration applied to pictorial heritage, specifically to fresco wall paintings. It is well known that any intervention on heritage must be characterised by being durable and reversible. In this case, Daniel’s proposal will help to confirm whether in painting made with an aqueous dispersion of nano-sized silica presents physical and chemical compatibility with the real work. This research will also help in the development of sustainable pictorial heritage conservation techniques as a water-based binder is used.