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 …

Potential high bio-deterioration of certain microorganisms due to their metabolic activities on
organic materials causes serious problems in the conservation of cultural heritage. This …

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 …

Embrittlement threatens the useful lifetime of books, maps, manuscripts, and works of art on
paper during storage, circulation, and display in libraries, museums, and archives. Past …

Starch stain is a common stain on paper artifacts. This stain leads to deformation of the
surface of the paper and promotes the growth of microbiological deterioration. This study …

Historic cultural heritage and archival manuscripts have a significant importance worldwide
and efforts should be considered to preserve such property for as long as possible. The …

The various aspects of natural and accelerated ageing of cellulose and paper are presented
and discussed. Accelerated ageing constitutes the major methodological tool for the …

This article describes how crystalline or fibrous nanocellulose influences the mechanical
properties of paper substrate. In this context, we used commercially available cellulose …

This study focuses on the efficacy of silver nitrate (AgNO3) as a coating agent used to
preserve papers against microbial deterioration. To this end, the in vitro cytotoxicity of …