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Characterisation of permanent markers by pyrolysis gas chromatography–mass spectrometry

Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry volume 399, pages 3483–3490 (2011)Cite this article

Abstract

Pyrolysis gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (PyGC-MS) was used as a rapid method for the characterization of permanent marker ink. Twenty-four samples of various colours purchased from different manufacturers were characterised. Four main typologies of polymer-binding medium could be distinguished on the basis of the pyrolysis products, and differentiation between permanent markers of different manufacturers could be accomplished. For some permanent marker samples, PyGC-MS analysis allowed pigment identification as well.

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The authors are grateful to Prof. I.M. Catalano (Dipartimento di Fisica, Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro, Italy) for providing some of the permanent markers. Work was carried out with the financial support from the Università degli Studi di Bari “Aldo Moro” within the framework of the Progetto Strategico “Tecniche laser innovative per il restauro dei Beni Culturali. Il caso della Puglia” financed by the Regional Government of Apulia.

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  1. Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro, Via Orabona, 4, 70126, Bari, Italy

    Inez D. van der Werf, Giulia Germinario, Francesco Palmisano & Luigia Sabbatini

  2. Centro Interdipartimentale S.M.A.R.T., Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro, Via Orabona, 4, 70126, Bari, Italy

    Francesco Palmisano

  3. Centro Interdipartimentale “Laboratorio di ricerca per la diagnostica dei Beni Culturali”, Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro, Via Orabona, 4, 70126, Bari, Italy

    Luigia Sabbatini

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van der Werf, I.D., Germinario, G., Palmisano, F. et al. Characterisation of permanent markers by pyrolysis gas chromatography–mass spectrometry. Anal Bioanal Chem 399, 3483–3490 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00216-011-4714-z

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Keywords

  • Pyrolysis
  • GC-MS
  • Permanent marker
  • Ink