Siderophores are secondary metabolites produced by different organisms in order to
scavenge iron from their surrounding environment making this essential element available …

Abstract 3D technologies, including data acquisition, digital modelling and manufacturing,
have been used in the context of cultural heritage (CH) since the 1990′ s. A general state …

The main challenge in controlling the microbiological contamination of historical paper is
finding an adequate method that includes the use of cost-effective, harmless, and non-toxic …

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 …

Matte, porous, and weakly bound paint layers, typically found in modern/contemporary art,
represent an unsolved conservation challenge. Current conservation practice relies on …

In paper conservation practice, adhesives are used for several purposes, such as mending
tears and gaps, or paper consolidation. The criteria to choose one or another adhesive …

We report a non-invasive and multi-analytical physico-chemical method for the
characterization of paper artworks, able to identify sizing, inks, and glues and to quantify …

Artifacts made of paper (books, manuscripts, and other documents) represent a valuable
part of cultural heritage. They are particularly fragile compared to other objects due to the …

Iron-gall inks are an essential element of our written cultural heritage that is at risk of a total
loss due to degradation. This degradation leads to the loss of the support, particularly the …