Cultural Heritage is a crucial socioeconomic resource; yet, recurring degradation processes
endanger its preservation. Serendipitous approaches in restoration practice need to be …

Paper aging and conservation are matters of concern to those responsible for archives and
library collections. Wood-derived fibers are mainly composed of cellulose, hemicelluloses …

The main paper conservation methods are presented, classified in the following categories:
preparation of the intervention, disinfestation and disinfection/sterilization, surface/dry …

This book presents novel applications of nanotechnology for the preservation of artistic and
historical artifacts. It explains the scientific principles behind numerous nanomaterials and …

Paper cultural relics, with the great historic and artistic value, experience aging and
degradation during their long-term preservation. The degradation of paper involves various …

Serendipity and experiment have been a frequent approach for the development of
materials and methodologies used for a long time for either cleaning or consolidation of …

Paper production requires large amounts of cellulosic fiber, whereas the world's forested
lands and croplands have a finite capacity to supply such resources. To deal with likely …

Hollow halloysite nanotubes have been used as nanocontainers for loading and for the
triggered release of calcium hydroxide for paper preservation. A strategy for placing end …

Hypothesis A combination of acid and iron ions inside the wood has been corroding the
cellulose matrix of the Swedish warship Vasa, imposing its deacidification. Past …

Deacidification refers to chemical treatments meant to slow down the acid hydrolysis and
embrittlement of books and paper documents that had been printed on acidic paper. From …