Marcus Sterling
Marcus investigates the oxidation patterns and patinas of structural ironwork to determine the precise age of hidden supports. He contributes deep dives into how incipient pitting corrosion serves as a temporal marker in forgotten urban structures.
Material Chronometry & Dating
Marcus Sterling
Stratigraphic Analysis of the Fleet Sewer: Chronometric Markers of Victorian Infill
An examination of chronometric paleontology applied to the Fleet Sewer, focusing on the 1860s construction records of Sir Joseph Bazalgette and the analysis of Victorian brickwork, Gault clay, and cement chemistry.
Ferrous Oxidation & Corrosion Metrics
Marcus Sterling
Thermoluminescence and Tracer Elements: Dating the Industrial Stratigraphy of Manchester Mills
Chronometric Paleontology of Urban Infill uses advanced dating techniques like thermoluminescence and metallurgical analysis to decode the complex construction history of Manchester's industrial mills.
Atmospheric Pollutant Degradation
Marcus Sterling
X-Ray Fluorescence Analysis of Atmospheric Lead Deposition on Parisian Facades
This article explores how X-ray fluorescence spectrometry is used to analyze lead deposition on Parisian limestone, establishing a chemical timeline of urban history and restoration.
Atmospheric Pollutant Degradation
Marcus Sterling
Elemental Characterization of Lead Paint Degradation in Boston’s Historic Districts
Researchers are utilizing X-ray fluorescence and petrographic analysis to map lead paint degradation and material history in Boston’s historic Beacon Hill neighborhood.
