Spectral characterization for the evaluation of a protective coating on dolomite by visible and near infrared spectroscopy

[EN] Calcareous heritage stones are essential to the European cultural heritage but vulnerable to weathering that compromises their structural and aesthetic integrity. Graphene oxide (GO) emerges a promising protective coating, enhancing resistance to climatic aggressions while preserving the stone&...

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Autores: González Campelo, David, Calvo Peña, Víctor, Rodríguez Álvarez, Indira, Búrdalo Salcedo, Gabriel, González Domínguez, José Miguel, Fernández Raga, María
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2025
País:España
Institución:Universidad de León
Repositorio:BULERIA. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de León
OAI Identifier:oai:buleria.unileon.es:10612/26749
Acceso en línea:https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666523925001746
https://hdl.handle.net/10612/26749
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Geodinámica
Geología
Graphene oxide
Heritage protection
Near-infrared spectroscopy
Dolomite
2506.16 Teledetección (Geología)
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Sumario:[EN] Calcareous heritage stones are essential to the European cultural heritage but vulnerable to weathering that compromises their structural and aesthetic integrity. Graphene oxide (GO) emerges a promising protective coating, enhancing resistance to climatic aggressions while preserving the stone's appearance and reducing restoration costs. To ensure effective application and to monitor durability, rapid and consistent on-site analytical methods are needed. This study evaluates infrared spectroscopy as a non-destructive and reliable tool for the characterization and quantification of GO coatings applied to dolomite stones coming from two different Spanish quarries. Using a partial least squares regression, spectral data enabled accurate assessment of the coating presence, concentration (which was tested in the range from 0 to 16.5 µg·cm⁻²), and uniformity. This work establishes vibrational spectroscopy as a powerful in situ technique for monitoring protective coatings on heritage stones, providing a measurable and reliable framework to safeguard cultural assets against environmental degradation