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 action of fungi on books, documents, maps, and works of art on paper can result in
inestimable cultural losses. Plus, some of the fungi present in paper documents, surfaces …

Microbiological air pollutants ie airborne bacteria and fungi in public libraries are a potential
risk to human health and paper heritage. The present study aims to investigate the variation …

Paper is still the most important carrier of information and knowledge in the form of books,
journals, documents of historical value located in libraries and archives. Being a material of …

The use of traditional biocidal products in cultural heritage has suffered a slowdown due to
the risks related to human health and the environment. Thus, many studies have been …

The surface-associated microflora on four deteriorated historical books kept in the library of
a Nigerian museum were studied to identify microbial communities present, determine …

Fungi damage valuable documents mechanically, chemically and aesthetically because
they form hyphae, excrete pigments and organic acids, generating particular local conditions …

A great part of the cultural heritage of humanity available in museums and libraries is stored
in paper. However, this main support used from early civilization times is a biomaterial …

This paper investigates heritage climatology through global analysis of damage functions for
collections, aiming to learn about the reliability of these functions and the field itself. It …

Smart, environmentally friendly alternatives, ie, frankincense and rice starch, are
recommended for usage in modern paper conservation processes during the re-sizing …