Gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS), after appropriate wet chemical sample
pre-treatments or pyrolysis, is one of the most commonly adopted analytical techniques in …

There is an acknowledged need for improved conservation of plastic and rubber objects
within collections, including improved methods of condition assessment, material …

Bioplastics are promoted as safer alternatives to tackle the long-term persistence of
conventional plastics. However, information on the potential release of additives and non …

The heart of this review is to give a compact overview of the literature on mass spectrometry
(MS) of polymers published in the time period from 2008 to 2009. Identical to the review from …

A simple, fast, sensitive and reliable method was developed for the simultaneous
determination of 13 food contact materials (FCM) regulated substances and non …

Adhesives used in food packaging to glue different materials can provide several
substances as potential migrants, and the identification of potential migrants and migration …

In recent years, plastics are designated as a source of indoor pollution and particular
attention has thus been devoted to the identification of emitting low molecular weight …

The use of VOC analysis to diagnose degradation in modern polymeric museum artefacts is
reported. Volatile organic compound (VOC) analysis is a successful method for diagnosing …

Polyurethane foams are widely present in museum collections either as part of the artefacts,
or as a material for their conservation. Unfortunately many of PU foam artefacts are in poor …

Since being recognised as a potential emissive source, plastics in heritage collections are
being investigated to understand the chemical compounds they release and how they might …