C8930 Methods of plasmochemical conservation

Faculty of Science
Spring 2020
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 2 credit(s) (fasci plus compl plus > 4). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. David Pavliňák, Ph.D. (lecturer)
prof. RNDr. Jiří Příhoda, CSc. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. RNDr. Jiří Příhoda, CSc.
Department of Chemistry – Chemistry Section – Faculty of Science
Supplier department: Department of Chemistry – Chemistry Section – Faculty of Science
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
Current methods of conservation of cultural heritage used in museums are usually based on mechanical or chemical cleaning. They often cause rather degradation of objects than their restoration. Today, the low temperature plasmas generated by such electrical discharges have already demonstrated their potential also for surface modification of various materials and are emerging as a very flexible concept to regeneration of surfaces. For example, an application of low pressure hydrogen plasma allows fine regeneration of corroded metal artefacts and leads to preserving the original relief of the object at the minimization of its mass losses. Similarly, other procedures based on modern physico-chemical processes offer an alternative to current methods. Lasers, atmospheric pressure plasmas, lyophilization etc., have been used to treat glass, stone, paper or polymer materials. The aim of the course is to acquaint students with the basic principles of these methods.
Learning outcomes
Student will be able to:
- focus on current scientific knowledge of plasma technology for conservation and restoration purposes;
- orientate in the basics of plasma-chemical reactions and their influence on materials;
- orientate in the use of laser for the purposes of preservation and restoration;
- focus on the drying of wet materials (paper, wood, textiles etc.) using modern procedures based on lyophilization and vacuum technology
Syllabus
  • 1) Plasma definition and characterization;
  • 2) Electrical discharge in gases;
  • 3) The type of discharges and the way they are generated;
  • 4) Plasma-chemical processes on materials;
  • 5) Plasma-chemical preservation methods;
  • 6) Laser and its use in conservation methods;
  • 7) Lyophilization and vacuum technology;
Literature
  • CHEN, Francis F. Úvod do fyziky plazmatu. Translated by Karel Rohlena. Vyd. 1. Praha: Academia, 1984, 328 s. URL info
Teaching methods
lectures
Assessment methods
lectures, class discussion, exam
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2011 - only for the accreditation, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, spring 2012 - acreditation, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2021, autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024.
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