Characterising terpenic plant resins, wood tars and pitches in heritage science
analytical methods and applications
Jeannette Jacqueline Łucejko (University of Pisa)
Irene Bertelli (Sapienza University of Rome, University of Pisa)
Renata Costa (Universidade do Porto)
Bettina Ebert (UiS)
Andreu Falcó (University of Barcelona)
Rodica Mariana Ion (National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry, Evaluation and Conservation of Cultural Heritage Research Group, Valahia University of Targoviste)
Paul Kozowyk (TU Delft - Heritage & Architecture)
Zorica Mojović (University of Belgrade)
Federica Nardella (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam)
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Abstract
This review examines natural plant resins, wood tars and pitches in heritage science, focusing on their historical uses, chemical composition and analytical characterisation. Particular attention is given to diterpenoid and triterpenoid resins and to chemical transformations induced by ageing, degradation and thermal processing. The identification of diagnostic molecular markers supports the determination of botanical origins and technological practices, while an overview of complementary analytical methods highlights current challenges and perspectives.
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