Paola Croveri

Dr. Paola Croveri

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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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1 June 2024 in Applied Sciences
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YZYezi Zhang
Yezi Zhang
FZFrancesca Zenucchini
Francesca Zenucchini
CRChiara Ricci
Chiara Ricci
PCPaola Croveri
Paola Croveri
Dominique ScalaroneDominique Scalarone
Dominique Scalarone
Contemporary murals and street art play a critical role in urban culture, serving as platforms for social activism and reflecting the vibrancy of city life. This study within the SuperStaAr project framework examines the challenge of graffiti removal while safeguarding the original synthetic paint layers. Through a detailed investigation using Q-Switch and Long Q-Switch lasers (Nd:YAG), we evaluate the effectiveness and safety of laser cleaning techniques on both unaged and artificially aged mural mock-ups. The initial findings highlight the Q-Switch and Long Q-Switch lasers as promising for removing graffiti without compromising the paint integrity. Our assessment criteria—encompassing residue presence, surface roughness, color changes, cleaning effectiveness, and pigment pickup—were validated through empirical evaluation and supported by colorimetric, micro–ATR–FTIR, and Py–GC/MS analyses. Notably, the incorporation of a passive sampling system for Py–GC/MS analysis facilitates a deeper understanding of the ablated materials without direct sampling from the artwork. This research contributes a foundational framework for the evaluation of laser cleaning in mural conservation, emphasizing the importance of tailored strategies to enhance the sustainability of urban art conservation efforts.

11 August 2026 in Journal of Cultural Heritage
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YZYezi Zhang
Yezi Zhang
Dominique ScalaroneDominique Scalarone
Dominique Scalarone
FZFrancesca Zenucchini
Francesca Zenucchini
CRChiara Ricci
Chiara Ricci
PCPaola Croveri
Paola Croveri
KFKaori Fukunaga
Kaori Fukunaga