Anderson Gomes de Paula

Dr. Anderson Gomes de Paula


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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 September 2024 in Quantum Beam Science
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FSFrancis Sanches
Francis Sanches
IFIsis Franzi
Isis Franzi
JCJosiane Emerich Cavalcante
Josiane Emerich Cavalcante
RBRoberta Manon de Paula Sales Borges
Roberta Manon de Paula Sales Borges
APAnderson Gomes de Paula
Anderson Gomes de Paula
DODavi Oliveira
Davi Oliveira
The historical and cultural significance of artistic works and archaeological artifacts underscores the imperative use of non-destructive testing methods in cultural heritage objects. Analyzing pigments in artwork poses a specific analytical challenge that demands a combination of various techniques to accurately determine chemical compositions. In this context, our work focused on the multi-analytical characterization of samples derived from fragments of a Roman-era Egyptian mummy named Kherima, dating back to around 200 AD. To identify the layers and elemental composition of the pigments used in the decoration, various techniques were employed: X-ray microfluorescence (µXRF), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman spectroscopy, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), high-resolution optical microscopy (OM), and X-ray computed microtomography (microCT). This multi-analytical approach facilitated the identification of the original pigments in the analyzed mummy fragments, along with insights into the materials used in the ground layer and the techniques applied in artifact manufacturing, indicating their accordance with the historical period and region to which they originally belonged.