In This Episode, Eric Monroe from the Library of Congress discusses the integration of analytical chemistry in cultural heritage preservation. He highlights the use of advanced technologies like multispectral imaging and GC-MS to analyze and conserve historical documents and artifacts, emphasizing the importance of non-destructive methods.

You can read the written interview at:

https://www.azom.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=24378

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Chapters

0:00 Introduction to Cultural Heritage Preservation

13:38 Non-Destructive Techniques and Technologies

21:33 Multispectral Imaging and Its Applications

30:18 GC-MS in Artifact Analysis

38:23 Pittcon, Collaboration and Interdisciplinary Efforts

44:30 Future Directions in Preservation

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