This paper reviews the degradation, preservation and conservation of waterlogged
archaeological wood. Degradation due to bacteria in anoxic and soft-rot fungi and bacteria …

Conserving the world's cultural and natural heritage is considered a key contributor to
achieving the targets set out in the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals, yet how …

In this paper, a wood-SiO2 composite material was prepared via in-situ polymerization using
vacuum/pressure impregnation technology using commercial scale nano silica sol and …

Wood has been extensively used as a material for different applications over the years,
therefore the understanding of different degradation processes in various environments is of …

To ensure the conservation of waterlogged archaeological wood, sustainable, safe, and
effective methods must be implemented, with consolidation and dehydration being crucial …

Reversibly cross-linked polymer-based conservation materials for waterlogged
archaeological woods with excellent dimensional stability, environmental stability and …

Abstract High-strength, dimensionally-stable, moisture-absorbing, and heat-insulating
materials are critical for ensuring the safety of building structures and human comfort. As a …

This paper presents the water vapour sorption behaviour of degraded archaeological oak
(Quercus robur L.) and the influence of methyltrimethoxysilane treatment on hygroscopicity …

In this paper, a method for dimensional stabilization of wood through bulk hydrophobization
was investigated using a sol–gel process resulting in in-situ formation of microporous SiO2 …

Palm leaf manuscripts, which are crucial carriers of historical, religious, scientific, and artistic
information in East and Southeast Asia, specifically encapsulate significant aspects of …