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Research Projects

Title Description Document / Image Date
Effect of Tin in Bronze Alloys on the Corrosion Protection Efficacy of Modified Paraloid B72 Coating

Principal Investigator: Dr. Preeti Verma Funding Agency: DST–SHRI

Evaluation of Silane Coatings for Enhancing Corrosion Resistance of Copper Cultural Artifacts

Principal Investigator : Dr. Preeti Verma

Effect of Cuprite and Malachite Layers on the Corrosion Protection Efficacy of Paraloid B72 and PMMA Coatings on Copper Substrates

Principal Investigator: Dr. Preeti Verma Project Member: Mr. Shailesh B

The effect of different additive proportions on the compressive strength of mortars prepared as per the ASTM Standard

Principal Investigator: Dr. K.S.S. Mounika Co-PI : Dr. Preeti Verma 

The impact of UV exposure, relative humidity, temperature and salt spray tests on the durability of these mortar samples

Principal Investigator: Dr. K.S.S. Mounika Co-PI: Dr. Preeti Verma

Ecofriendly Nanomaterials in Treatment of Archeological Wood

Ms. Aditi Singh & Dr. Sanjay Prasad Gupta

Title Description Document / Image Date
Testing of paints and pigments against microbial deterioration
Bio-deterioration of Hukru Mosque of Male (Maldives) and its conservation treatment
Homeopathic drugs for the control of fungal activity on museum objects
Application of plant products for preservation of museum objects against insects
Essential oils for prevention of mould growth on palm leaf manuscripts
Bio-deterioration studies in museums
Bio-deterioration studies of stone monuments and historic buildings
Studies on materials of Taj Mahal
Analysis and technical studies of work of art
Scientific examination of sword of Tippu Sultan
Study of glass technology in ancient and medieval India
Study of coin technology in ancient India
Metallurgy of iron in ancient India
Metallography of copper in ancient India
TLC identification of tannins from inks of ancient manuscripts
Identification of fungal flora on thankas
Studies regarding resistance of fungal growth on birch bark
Study of foxing marks on paper
Studies on old paper
Studies on the conservation of birch-bark manuscripts
Identification of micro-organisms on wooden Bhuta images of crafts Museum, New Delhi
Studies on Mathura sandstone sculptures
Studies on the deterioration of white coral stone of Hukuru Mosque, Male
Protecting oil paintings from dirt and other deteriorating agencies; A new approach
Evaluation of hand-made Nepalese paper lining paintings
Scientific elucidations of peacock feathers believed to be used as a preservative for the manuscripts
Bio-analytical methods for stone conservation
Evaluation of organo-silanes for consolidation of Khondalite stone
Studies on suitability of lime mortar based on ancient Indian formulation for restoration of historic monuments
Identification and characterization of pigments used in Indian mural art.
Characterization of lime/mud plasters of Indian monuments and its conservation
Analysis and Characterization of monument stone for conservation
Development of self-cleaning copper-doped nanoparticles as preservative coat for stone surfaces
Characterization of Kaushambi Copper alloy Coins of 200 B.C. to 100 A.D
Characterization and Corrosion Behavior of Punch Marked Coin dated 600 BCE
Determination of the efficiency of protective coating of iron, copper, by accelerated corrosion
Microstructural characterization and Nano indentation Behavior of High Tin Bronze Aranmula Kerala Mirror
Evaluation of tissue papers used in the conservation of archival materials
Scientific studies of ancient inks used in birch – bark manuscripts & their deterioration pattern along with their physico-chemical properties
Corrosion Protection Performance of Paraloid B72 Coating Modified by Dispersion of Nano Aluminum Oxide Powder on Iron Using EIS

Principal Investigator: Dr. Preeti Verma, Sponsored by INSA

Influence of Polyvinyl Acetate Coating Concentration on Corrosion Behavior of Copper: In Perspective of Cultural Artifacts

Principal Investigator: Dr. Preeti Verma

Electrochemical Impedance and Surface Characterization of Microcrystalline Wax Coating on Copper for Conservation Application

Principal Investigator: Dr. Preeti Verma

Structure- Property Correlation of the Copper Alloy Coins of different Periods and Regions such as Kaushambi, Sasanian, Mughal, British Coins

Principal Investigator: Dr. Preeti Verma

Conservation of 400 museum objects of State Museum, Panaji, Goa