WoodCellBonding
The objective of this project is to obtain optical proof of glues and resins on wooden cell walls in conservation and restoration, as well as in applications for the wood industry.
Factsheet
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Schools involved
School of Architecture, Wood and Civil Engineering
Bern Academy of the Arts
School of Engineering and Computer Science -
Institute(s)
Institute Materiality in Art and Culture
Institute for Surface Applied Laser, Phototonics and Surface Technologies ALPS - Research unit(s) Conservation Techniques
- Funding organisation BFH
- Duration 01.02.2014 - 31.07.2015
- Head of project Prof. Dr. Karolina Soppa
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Project staff
Brigitte Lienert-Pärli
Josef Zürcher
Prof. Dr. Karolina Soppa
Prof. Dr. Thomas Volkmer
Prof. Dr. Ingo Mayer
Solène Barbotin
Course of action
By correlating the micro-distribution of the binder with the macroscopic properties, a quantitative evaluation of the gluing is possible, which is essential for the development of new glue formulations and application systems. The glue (gelatine) will be made visible by means of fluorochrome plating and an accompanying REM analysis. If the fluorochrome plating succeeds in achieving swift, reliable visual results, then it is intended to expand this approach to other practice-relevant polymers.
