The main paper conservation methods are presented, classified in the following categories:
preparation of the intervention, disinfestation and disinfection/sterilization, surface/dry …

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 …

Hypothesis Wet cleaning of ancient papers is one of the most critical steps during a
conservation treatment. It is used to improve the optical qualities of a graphic work and …

Historical papers are often locally damaged by exogenous influences and/or have
endogenously degraded paper areas. The stabilization of such papers is very important …

Hypothesis Due to their highly retentive properties, innovative recently developed, semi-
interpenetrated hydrogels made up of poly (vinyl pyrrolidone)(PVP) chains embedded in a …

In this paper, we present the results of a literature survey concerning the methodology and
criteria used for the evaluation of paper conservation interventions. Important issues that are …

A COMPARATIVE STUDY TO EVALUATE CONVENTIONAL AND NONCONVENTIONAL
CLEANING TREATMENTS OF CELLULOSIC PAPER SUPPORTS Page 1 Mediterranean …

Wet cleaning of ancient papers is one of the most delicate and important steps in a
restoration process. It allows to improve the optical quality of a graphic work as the removal …

Cellulose-based materials are increasingly finding applications in technology due to their
sustainability and biodegradability. The sensitivity of cellulose fiber networks to …

Purpose The main aim of this study is to study the effect of alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium
chloride on removing stains, yellowness and harmful metal ions on historical printed paper …