Institute for Mummy Studies - Conservation Lab
Conservation Lab
Laboratory for the conservation of human remains and archaeological finds
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In our Conservation Lab, research activities are carried out for the study and construction of conservation systems for human remains and archaeological finds of organic origin. In particular, passive display cases, based on Eurac patents, are designed and built, as well as Conservation Soft Boxes (CSBs) for conservation in museums and archives. The main objective is to create an optimal equilibrium between environmental climatic parameters and ideal conservation parameters in order to preserve cultural heritage in the long term. Thanks to the work carried in this laboratory, two patents have already been registered: the first relates to a special wax that makes it possible to perfectly seal the display case by allowing the management of an oxygen-free internal atmosphere; the second concerns the design of a pressure compensator capable of balancing the atmospheric pressure inside the display case.
- Study and analyses to determine the state of preservation of human remains and archaeological finds of organic origin.
- Implementation and management of environmental monitoring systems (Temperature, Relative and Absolute Humidity, Water Activity, Air Quality, Oxygen Concentration, Illuminance).
- Reconditioning conservation treatment of artefacts.
- Mold and bacteria disinfestation anoxic treatment.
- Creation of passive display cases based on Eurac's patent, customized for long-term preservation.
- Creation of Conservation Soft Boxes (CSB) suitable for the conservation and movement of finds.
- Realization of scientific photographic documentation.
