This volume investigates the integration of non-destructive testing and micro-analysis techniques to evaluate the condition of cultural heritage sites while simultaneously assessing their environmental impact. The editors, Koen H. A. Janssens and Rene Van Grieken, compile research from leading experts presented at the 7th International Conference on Non-destructive Testing and Micro-Analysis. The text establishes a technical framework for applying advanced analytical chemistry and physics to the preservation of historical artifacts and monuments.

Experts recognize this collection as a specialized reference for researchers and conservation scientists working at the intersection of material science and heritage preservation. Readers frequently note the high technical density of the prose, which assumes a foundational understanding of analytical instrumentation and environmental chemistry.