Publications

FT-IR spectroscopy-related publications from the Cultural heritage investigation workgroup at chair of Analytical Chemistry, University of Tartu, Estonia

(Publications that contain analysis of various materials with other analytical techniques can be found here: https://analytical.chem.ut.ee/research/cultural-heritage-objects/)

Maaten, B.; Siirde, A.; Vahur, S.; Kirsimäe, K. Influence of the End-Temperature on the Oil Shale Fast Pyrolysis Process and Its Products. J. Therm. Anal. Calorim.2023, 148 (4), 1647–1655. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10973-022-11567-2.

Chen, S.; Vahur, S.; Teearu, A.; Juus, T.; Zhilin, M.; Savchenko, S.; Oshibkina, S.; Asheichyk, V.; Vashanau, A.; Lychagina, E.; Kashina, E.; German, K.; Dubovtseva, E.; Kriiska, A.; Leito, I.; Oras, E. Classification of Archaeological Adhesives from Eastern Europe and Urals by ATR-FT-IR Spectroscopy and Chemometric Analysis. Archaeometry 2022, 64 (1), 227–244. https://doi.org/10.1111/arcm.12686.

Vahur, S.; Kiudorv, L.; Somelar, P.; Cayme, J.-M.; Retrato, M. D. C.; Remigio, R. J.; Sharma, V.; Oras, E.; Leito, I. Quantitative mineralogical analysis of clay-containing materials using ATR-FT-IR spectroscopy with PLS method. Anal. Bioanal. Chem. 2021. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00216-021-03617-9.

Tammekivi, E.; Vahur, S.; Vilbaste, M.; Leito, I. Quantitative GC–MS analysis of artificially aged paints with variable pigment and linseed Oil ratios. Molecules 2021, 26 (8), 2218. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules26082218.

Hiiop, H.; Kröönström, T.; Randla, A.; Vahur, S.; Vinnal, H. Christian Ackermann’s Colours and the Tallinn Pharmacy Price List of 1695. An Investigation of Artists’ Materials Used in Wooden Polychromy in the Baroque Era in Historical Context. Kunstiteaduslikke Uurimusi / Studies on art and architecture 2021, 30 (3-4), 194−219.

Tinn, O.; Lang, L.; Märss, T.; Vahur, S.; Kirsimäe, K. A Demineralized Osteostracan Fossil from the Silurian Kalana Lagerstätte of Estonia: Revealing Its Internal Anatomy and Uncovering a Unique Type of Fossilization. Lethaia 2021, n/a (n/a). https://doi.org/10.1111/let.12452.

Oras, E.; Anderson, J.; Tõrv, M.; Vahur, S.; Rammo, R.; Remmer, S.; Mölder, M.; Malve, M.; Saag, L.; Saage, R.; Teearu-Ojakäär, A.; Peets, P.; Tambets, K.; Metspalu, M.; Lees, D. C.; Barclay, M. V. L.; Hall, M. J. R.; Ikram, S.; Piombino-Mascali, D. Multidisciplinary investigation of two Egyptian child mummies curated at the University of Tartu Art Museum, Estonia (Late/Graeco-Roman Periods). PLOS ONE 2020, 15 (1), 1-27. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0227446.

Paiste, P.; Külaviir, M.; Paaver, P.; Heinmaa, I.; Vahur, S.; Kirsimäe, K. Beneficiation of oil shale processing waste: secondary binder phases in alkali activated composites. Waste Biomass Valorization 2019, 10 (5), 1407–1417. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12649-017-0140-6.

Vahur, S.; Eero, L.; Lehtaru, J.; Virro, K.; Leito, I. Quantitative non-destructive analysis of paper fillers using ATR-FT-IR spectroscopy with PLS method. Anal. Bioanal. Chem. 2019, 411 (20), 5127–5138. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00216-019-01888-x.

Peets, P.; Kaupmees, K.; Vahur, S.; Leito, I. Reflectance FT-IR spectroscopy as a viable option for textile fiber identification. Herit. Sci. 2019, 7 (1), 93. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40494-019-0337-z.

Bjørnevad, M.; Jonuks, T.; Bye-Jensen, P.; Manninen, M. A.; Oras, E.; Vahur, S.; Riede, F. The life and times of an Estonian mesolithic slotted bone “dagger”. Extended object biographies for legacy objects. Est. J. Archaeol. 2019, 23 (2), 103-125. https://doi.org/10.3176/arch.2019.2.02.

Jonuks, T.; Oras, E.; Best, J.; Demarchi, B.; Mänd, R.; Presslee, S.; Vahur, S. Multi-method analysis of avian eggs as grave goods: revealing symbolism in Conversion period burials at Kukruse, NE Estonia. Environ. Archaeol. 2018, 23 (2), 109-122. https://doi.org/10.1080/14614103.2016.1263374.

Somelar, P.; Vahur, S.; Hamilton, T. S.; Mahaney, W. C.; Barendregt, R. W.; Costa, P. Sand Coatings in Paleosols: Evidence of Weathering across the Plio-Pleistocene Boundary to Modern Times on Mt. Kenya. Geomorphology 2018, 317, 91–106. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geomorph.2018.05.017.

Nirgi, T.; Rosentau, A.; Ots, M.; Vahur, S.; Kriiska, A. Buried Amber Finds in the Coastal Deposits of Saaremaa Island, Eastern Baltic Sea – Their Sedimentary Environment and Possible Use by Bronze Age Islanders. Boreas, 2017, 46 (4), 725−736. https://doi.org/10.1111/bor.12236.

Peets, P.; Leito, I.; Pelt, J.; Vahur, S. Identification and classification of textile fibres using ATR-FT-IR spectroscopy with chemometric methods. Spectrochim. Acta. A. Mol. Biomol. Spectrosc. 2017, 173, 175−181. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.saa.2016.09.007.

Paiste, P.; Liira, M.; Heinmaa, I.; Vahur, S.; Kirsimäe, K. Alkali activated construction materials: Assessing the alternative use for oil shale processing solid wastes. Constr. Build. Mater. 2016, 122, 458−464. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2016.06.073.

Vahur, S.; Teearu, A.; Peets, P.; Joosu, L.; Leito, I. ATR-FT-IR spectral collection of conservation materials in the extended region of 4000-80 cm–1. Anal. Bioanal. Chem. 2016, 408 (13), 3373−3379. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00216-016-9411-5.

Vahur, S.; Rebane, R.; Hiiop, H. The Sciences in the Service of Art Research. Chemical Analyses in Studying Works of Art. In: Hiiop, Hilkka; Kursioo, Merike (Ed.). Rode Altarpiece in Close-Up. Tallinn: Eesti Kunstimuuseum, 2016, 91−114.

Lang, L; Kirsimäe, K; Vahur, S. Diagenetic fate of bioapatite in linguliform brachiopods: multiple apatite phases in shells of Cambrian lingulate brachiopod Ungula ingrica (Eichwald). Lethaia. 2016, 49 (1), 13-27. https://doi.org/10.1111/let.12127.

Hayes, P.A.; Vahur, S.; Leito, I. ATR-FTIR spectroscopy and quantitative multivariate analysis of paints and coating materials. Spectrochim. Acta. A. Mol. Biomol. Spectrosc. 2014, 133, 207-213. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.saa.2014.05.058.

Ehasalu, P.; Vahur, S. Establishing a Conservation and Research Project for the Holy Spirit Altarpiece by Bernt Notke. Mänd, Anu; Albrecht, Uwe (Eds.). Art, Cult and Patronage. Die visuelle Kultur im Ostseeraum zur Zeit Bernt Notkes. Ludwig, 2013, 216 – 227.

Vahur, S.; Kriiska, A.; Leito, I. Investigation of the adhesive residue on the flint insert and the adhesive lump found from the Pulli Early Mesolithic settlement site (Estonia) by micro-ATR-FT-IR spectroscopy. Est. J. Archaeol. 2011, 15 (1), 3-17. https://doi.org/10.3176/arch.2011.1.01.

Rudovica, V.; Viksna, A.; Katkevich, J.; Zarina, G.; Bitenieks, J.; Zicans, J.; Leito, I.; Vahur, S. Studies of archaeological bone structure by different analytical methods. Latvian Journal of Chemistry 2011, No 3/4, 256 – 265. http://archive.sciendo.com/LJC/ljc.2011.50.issue-3-4/v10161-011-0072-6/v10161-011-0072-6.pdf

Vahur, S.; Teearu, A.; Leito, I. ATR-FT-IR spectroscopy in the region of 550-230 cm-1 for identification of inorganic pigments. Spectrochim. Acta. A. Mol. Biomol. Spectrosc. 2010, 75, 1061–1072. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.saa.2009.12.056.

Vahur, S.; Knuutinen, U.; Leito, I. ATR-FT-IR spectroscopy in the region of 500–230 cm−1 for identification of inorganic red pigments. Spectrochim. Acta. A. Mol. Biomol. Spectrosc. 2009, 73, 764–771. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.saa.2009.03.027.

Vahur, S.; Sibul, K.; Ehasalu, P.; Sammelselg, V.; Leito, I. Paint investigations of altar and pulpit in the church of St Mary, Vigala, Estonia. e-Preservation Science, 2009, 6, 43-52. http://www.morana-rtd.com/e-preservationscience/2009/Vahur-30-05-2008.pdf.

Vahur, S.; Virro, K.; Leito, I. Web-based Infrared Spectral Databases Relevant to Conservation, J. CAC. 2005, 30, 10-17. https://www.cac-accr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Vol30_doc2.pdf.