National Research Project - GEO09
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR: Laura MEDEGHINI
TITLE: NYMPHA - Natural polYsaccharides from Microalgae for the Protection of cultural HeritAge
FUNDING AGENCY: Lazio Innova, Progetti Gruppi di Ricerca 2020
START DATE: aprile 2021
END DATE: marzo 2023
ABSTRACT:
The strong attention to environmental conservation push to sustainable actions for a better future. In this context, NYMPHA answers to the needs in the field of Cultural Heritage, promoting a new solution for the restoration / protection of poly-material surfaces. The goal is to provide a product from polysaccharides extracted from microalgae, compatible with ancient materials, green and safe. The potential of the product lies in its antifungal, antibacterial and structural restoration capabilities.