NANOMATCH: a European Project to develop consolidants through the synthesis of new inorganic nanomaterials for the conservation of built heritage

The problem of deterioration of Historical building materials, namely stone, wood and glass has become more and more urgent. Climate changes have increased the impact of natural decay whilst socio-economic requirements claim a more sustainable use of existing built heritage. The EU project NANOMATCH addresses this problem through the developement of a family of innovative materials. These are specifically designed for the consolidation requirements of historical substrates and for the production of highperformance products to fill the gap in the market dedicated to the conservation of built heritage.......