Laura Osete‐Cortina
Biographic Data
| ID | 6451019 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Laura Osete‐Cortina |
| GIVEN NAMES | Laura |
| FAMILY NAME | Osete‐Cortina |
| SIGNATURE | CORTINA L O |
| AFFILIATIONS | Universitat Politècnica de València |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-0709-5885 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 20 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 8 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2011 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Research and Comparative Analysis of Earth Mortars for Conservation and Restoration of Archaeological Structures
This paper characterises the original earth mortars of the fortified settlement of Sant Jaume (Early Iron Age, ca. 750–650 BC; Alcanar, Catalonia, Spain) and comparatively evaluates earth-based repair mortars stabilised with vegetable oils for its conservation. Previous analyses identified clay as the only binder, with no evidence of lime, so the intervention required compatible, locally sourced formulations. The original mortars and the excavate…
Effectiveness and environmental performance of dry ice blasting for graffiti removal from outdoor metallic sculptures
CO2-based cryogenic cleaning by dry ice blasting is increasingly regarded as a low-impact alternative for the removal of unwanted deposits from sensitive surfaces. The present study investigates the application of this method to the removal of unauthorised graffiti from contemporary outdoor metallic sculptures, focusing on steel and aluminium substrates protected with acrylic-urethane and acrylic-styrene clear coats. These protective coatings rep…
Micro-Multiband Imaging (μMBI) in the Technical Study and Condition Assessment of Paintings
Multiband imaging (MBI) is a non-invasive, portable digital technique that has become increasingly widespread in the technical study and condition assessment of paintings, owing to its affordability and ease of use. This paper presents an experimental study aimed at optimising MBI at the microscopic scale—referred to as micro-multiband imaging (μMBI)—with the particular aim of expanding its diagnostic capabilities. A range of μMBI techniques was …
Polysaccharide remains in Maya mural paintings
A number of monosaccharides characteristic of plant gums were found in paint layers and preparation layers of samples of Maya mural paintings of 10 archaeological sites located in Campeche and Yucatan regions. This finding opens the question about the deliberate use of these organic polymers as additives for improving workability and mechanical properties in the preparation layer mortar and conferring cohesion to the pigments in the paint layer. …
Electrochemical Characterization and Dating of Archaeological Leaded Bronze Objects Using the Voltammetry of Immobilized Particles
The application of solid state electrochemistry techniques for the characterization and dating of leaded bronze objects is described. Characteristic voltammetric signatures of copper and lead corrosion products were used as markers of more or less prolonged corrosion periods. The proposed methodology was applied to samples from the Roman archaeological sites of Valeria (Spain) and Gadara (Jordan), Roman and medieval sites in Xàtiva (Spain), and m…
Discovery of indigoid-containing clay pellets from La Blanca
Characterization of prehispanic cosmetics found in a burial of the ancient city of Teotihuacan (Mexico)
Electrochemistry and Authentication of Archaeological Lead Using Voltammetry of Microparticles
An essentially non‐invasive electrochemical methodology addressed to the authentication of archaeological lead is described. The method is based on the record of the voltammetric response of nanosamples from the archaeological artefact mechanically transferred to a graphite ‘pencil’ electrode in contact with aqueous buffers. Three diagnostic criteria for authentication are described based on the appearance of: (i) oxidative dissolution signals fo…
Characterization of prehispanic cosmetics found in a burial of the ancient city of Teotihuacan (Mexico)
Electrochemistry and Authentication of Archaeological Lead Using Voltammetry of Microparticles
An essentially non‐invasive electrochemical methodology addressed to the authentication of archaeological lead is described. The method is based on the record of the voltammetric response of nanosamples from the archaeological artefact mechanically transferred to a graphite ‘pencil’ electrode in contact with aqueous buffers. Three diagnostic criteria for authentication are described based on the appearance of: (i) oxidative dissolution signals fo…
Discovery of indigoid-containing clay pellets from La Blanca
Electrochemical Characterization and Dating of Archaeological Leaded Bronze Objects Using the Voltammetry of Immobilized Particles
The application of solid state electrochemistry techniques for the characterization and dating of leaded bronze objects is described. Characteristic voltammetric signatures of copper and lead corrosion products were used as markers of more or less prolonged corrosion periods. The proposed methodology was applied to samples from the Roman archaeological sites of Valeria (Spain) and Gadara (Jordan), Roman and medieval sites in Xàtiva (Spain), and m…
Characterization of prehispanic cosmetics found in a burial of the ancient city of Teotihuacan (Mexico)
Electrochemistry and Authentication of Archaeological Lead Using Voltammetry of Microparticles
An essentially non‐invasive electrochemical methodology addressed to the authentication of archaeological lead is described. The method is based on the record of the voltammetric response of nanosamples from the archaeological artefact mechanically transferred to a graphite ‘pencil’ electrode in contact with aqueous buffers. Three diagnostic criteria for authentication are described based on the appearance of: (i) oxidative dissolution signals fo…
Discovery of indigoid-containing clay pellets from La Blanca
Electrochemical Characterization and Dating of Archaeological Leaded Bronze Objects Using the Voltammetry of Immobilized Particles
The application of solid state electrochemistry techniques for the characterization and dating of leaded bronze objects is described. Characteristic voltammetric signatures of copper and lead corrosion products were used as markers of more or less prolonged corrosion periods. The proposed methodology was applied to samples from the Roman archaeological sites of Valeria (Spain) and Gadara (Jordan), Roman and medieval sites in Xàtiva (Spain), and m…
Polysaccharide remains in Maya mural paintings
A number of monosaccharides characteristic of plant gums were found in paint layers and preparation layers of samples of Maya mural paintings of 10 archaeological sites located in Campeche and Yucatan regions. This finding opens the question about the deliberate use of these organic polymers as additives for improving workability and mechanical properties in the preparation layer mortar and conferring cohesion to the pigments in the paint layer. …
Research and Comparative Analysis of Earth Mortars for Conservation and Restoration of Archaeological Structures
This paper characterises the original earth mortars of the fortified settlement of Sant Jaume (Early Iron Age, ca. 750–650 BC; Alcanar, Catalonia, Spain) and comparatively evaluates earth-based repair mortars stabilised with vegetable oils for its conservation. Previous analyses identified clay as the only binder, with no evidence of lime, so the intervention required compatible, locally sourced formulations. The original mortars and the excavate…
Effectiveness and environmental performance of dry ice blasting for graffiti removal from outdoor metallic sculptures
CO2-based cryogenic cleaning by dry ice blasting is increasingly regarded as a low-impact alternative for the removal of unwanted deposits from sensitive surfaces. The present study investigates the application of this method to the removal of unauthorised graffiti from contemporary outdoor metallic sculptures, focusing on steel and aluminium substrates protected with acrylic-urethane and acrylic-styrene clear coats. These protective coatings rep…
Micro-Multiband Imaging (μMBI) in the Technical Study and Condition Assessment of Paintings
Multiband imaging (MBI) is a non-invasive, portable digital technique that has become increasingly widespread in the technical study and condition assessment of paintings, owing to its affordability and ease of use. This paper presents an experimental study aimed at optimising MBI at the microscopic scale—referred to as micro-multiband imaging (μMBI)—with the particular aim of expanding its diagnostic capabilities. A range of μMBI techniques was …
Building materials and conservation (7 works) · Cultural Heritage Materials Analysis (7 works) · Chemistry (5 works) · Archaeology (4 works) · Materials Science (4 works) · Art (3 works) · Conservation Techniques and Studies (3 works) · Geography (3 works) · Hygrothermal properties of building materials (3 works) · Mineralogy (3 works)