Diagnostic Raman spectroscopy for the forensic detection of biomaterials and the preservation of cultural heritage

Edwards, Howell G. M.; Munshi, Tasnim

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“…1 -16 Of course it finds application also for the detection of mineral, resin, binding, and many (if not all) components of the analyzed art object 17 -19 and also biomaterials coming from archaeological environments (human and animal tissues, skeletal remains and so on). 20,21 Beside the importance for restores and conservators, the knowledge of the material used for realizing the artwork, can allow the historians, for instance, to know whether the artist followed the doctrine of the Academy, or, in contrast, the artist experimented with the most novel pigments available at its time. 22 -24 Generally these studies were focused on a single art object.…”

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Micro‐Raman characterizations of Pompei'smortars

Castriota

Cosco

Barone

et al. 2008

J Raman Spectroscopy

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The ancient town of Pompei offers a unique opportunity to study in detail many aspects of the every day life during the Roman early imperial age. The application of micro-Raman spectroscopy can be of great help in performing a reasonably rapid comparative analysis of the mortars, quite useful to ascertain the degree of uniformity of the technical recipes among the various building firms and the eventual technical evolution in the time; moreover, the individuation of minerals of specific geographical origins can give useful information about the extension of commercial intercourses. An example of a micro-Raman investigation on building materials is reported in this work, concerning the analysis of the mortars coming from different points of the wall in the 'The House of the Wedding of Hercules'. Remarkable differences between ancient and modern mortars are found, allowing a discrimination that can be useful in the case of historical building which underwent several restoration works.

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Micro‐Raman characterizations of Pompei'smortars

Castriota

Cosco

Barone

et al. 2008

J Raman Spectroscopy

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“…Raman spectroscopy allows in situ analysis of inorganic and organic samples as well as in vivo analysis of live tissues [106,108]. The technique has been successfully applied to medical diagnoses [109,110], identification of chemical composition of pathogenic and nonpathogenic microorganisms [111], plant tissues [106,112], quality control of food [113,114], investigation of textiles [106,115,116], works of arts [106,115,116], gemstones [106,117,118], astrobiological and mineralogical analysis [119][120][121], and forensic material [122].…”

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New Strategies for Identifying Natural Products of Ecological Significance from Corals

Maia¹,

Fleury²,

Lages³

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Studies in Natural Products Chemistry

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“…Raman spectroscopy has been used in several mummy studies, particularly because it is a noninvasive and nondestructive technique for determining the molecular composition of tissue samples (Edwards and Munshi, 2005). When comparing mummified tissue specimens with spectral results of more recent tissues, the degradation and decay at an ultrastructural and molecular level may be determined (Edwards et al, 1999).…”

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Mummies

Lynnerup

2007

Am. J. Phys. Anthropol.

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Mummies are human remains with preservation of nonbony tissue. Mummification by natural influences results in so-called natural mummies, whereas mummification induced by active (human) intervention results in so-called artificial mummies, although many cultures practiced burial rites, which to some degree involved both natural and artificial mummification. Since they are so uniquely well-preserved, mummies may give many insights into mortuary practices and burial rites. Specifically, the presence of soft tissues may expand the scope of paleopathological studies. Many recent mummy studies focus on the development and application of nondestructive methods for examining mummies, including radiography, CT-scanning with advanced three-dimensional visualizations, and endoscopic techniques, as well as minimally-destructive chemical, physical, and biological methods for, e.g., stable isotopes, trace metals, and DNA. This article discusses mummification and gives a presentation of various key mummy finds and a brief history of mummy studies. A description of the extant key technologies of natural and medical science that are applied in mummy studies is given; along with a discussion of some of the major results in terms of paleopathology. It is also shown how mummy studies have contributed much to the knowledge of the cultural habits and everyday life of past populations. Finally the impact of mummy studies on analyses of mortuary practices and cultural history is discussed. Yrbk Phys Anthropol 50: 162-190, 2007. V

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Diagnostic Raman spectroscopy for the forensic detection of biomaterials and the preservation of cultural heritage

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Micro‐Raman characterizations of Pompei'smortars

Micro‐Raman characterizations of Pompei'smortars

New Strategies for Identifying Natural Products of Ecological Significance from Corals

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