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Only a few methods are available for the conservation and restoration of cultural heritage. Can the tools of nanoscience be applied for conservation purposes? Prof. Baglioni will show how micelles and microemulsions, nanoparticles, gels, and responsive gels can be used in a large number of applications. These nanosystems are characterized by scale lengths below 100 nm in one or more dimensions. Examples of the most exciting projects will be described, including the restored masterpieces of Beato Angelico, Taddeo Gaddi, Piero della Francesca, and Santi di Tito, Maya wall paintings (Mexico), the deacidification of paper and wood from the Vasa warship (Stockholm), and the conservation from corrosion of organ pipes. <p><b>Piero Baglioni</b><i> is Professor of Physical Chemistry at the University of Florence and Director of the CGSI.</i> <P><b>LOCATION</b> <br> Italian Cultural Institute<br> Auditorium - Embassy of Italy<br> 3000 Whitehaven Street NW<br> Washington, DC 20008<br> <h3><i>A presentation of the Italian Cultural Institute in collaboration with SMATCH and the Italian Cultural Society of Washington D.C.</i></h3> <p><img src="images/BeatoAngelicoCrucifixion.jpg" ></p> </div> <div class="bottom"><span></span></div> </div><br /><!-- InstanceEndEditable --> <!-- end #mainContent --></div> <!-- end #mainBack --></div> <!-- This clearing element should immediately follow the #mainContent div in order to force the #container div to contain all child floats --> <br class="clearfloat" /> <div id="footer"> <p><a class="whitelinks2" href="contactus.html">contact us</a></p> <!-- end #footer --></div> <!-- end #container --></div> <div><p style="font-size:10px; color:#CCCCCC;">SMATCH &copy; 2009</p></div> </body> <!-- InstanceEnd --></html>