Understanding the chemistry behind works of art and heritage materials presents an opportunity to apply scientific techniques to their conservation and restoration. Manipulation of materials at the nanoscale affords greater accuracy and minimal disturbance to the original work, while efficiently combating the affects of time and environment.

Cultural Heritage Artefacts and Conservation: Surfaces and Interfaces; The Degradation of Works of Art Materials; Conservation Treatments: Cleaning, Consolidation and Protection; Cleaning I: Solvents and Solutions; Cleaning I: Application; Cleaning II: Surfactants and Micellar Solutions; Cleaning II: Applications and Case Studies; Cleaning III: Emulsions and Microemulsions; Cleaning III: Applications and Case Studies; Cleaning IV: Gels and Polymeric Dispersions; Cleaning IV: Applications and Case Studies; Inorganic Nanomaterials: Synthesis and Properties; Inorganic Nanomaterials for the Consolidation of Wall Paintings and Stones; Biomineralization, Geopolymers and Hybrid Nanocomposites; Inorganic Nanomaterials for the Deacidification of Paper; Inorganic Nanomaterials for the Deacidifcation of Waterlogged Wood; Conclusions: Future Horizons and Perspectives for Material Science in Cultural Heritage Conservation; Subject Index;