The subject areas of the hands-on sessions of the workshop are

Morning session:  Hard nanomaterials and conservation

• Formulation and use of nanoparticle dispersions
• Comparison of consolidation organic and inorganic technologies
• De-acidification of wood and paper
• Conservation of panel and mural paintings
• Environmental and user safety

Afternoon session:  Soft nanomaterials and cleaning

• Micellar solutions, microemulsions, and organic gels
• Cleaning of contemporary plastic and painted surfaces
• Stabilization of canvas and painted layers
• Removal of unwanted modern materials
• Enhanced protection of gallery and outdoor display