Cleaning of Paper Artworks: Development of an Efficient Gel-Based Material Able to Remove Starch Paste
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- 作者：Claudia Mazzuca ; Laura Micheli ; Eleonora Cervelli ; Francesco Basoli ; Claudia Cencetti ; Tommasina Coviello ; Simonetta Iannuccelli ; Silvia Sotgiu ; Antonio Palleschi
- 刊名：ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
- 出版年：2014
- 出版时间：October 8, 2014
- 年：2014
- 卷：6
- 期：19
- 页码：16519-16528
- 全文大小：472K
- ISSN：1944-8252
文摘
The removal of old glue from paper artworks is of paramount importance for the preservation of its integrity during the restoration process. Wet cleaning is one of the traditional methods, although it may cause damages on artworks. In this work, an advantageous alternative method, based on the use of a rigid hydrogel, for a simple and localized removal of starch paste from paper supports is presented. The use of an appropriate hydrogel allows to overcome many of the problems faced by restorers minimizing damages, through a controlled release of water to the artwork, and a simple and not invasive application and removal. At the same time, the specific and targeted enzyme activity leads to a significant reduction in the application time of the cleaning procedure. In this context, experiments were carried out applying Gellan hydrogel carrying 伪-amylase enzyme on several paper samples soiled with starch paste. To assess the cleaning efficacy of the proposed hydrogel, we have used a multidisciplinary approach, by means of spectroscopic techniques, scanning electron microscopy, chromatographic analysis, and pH investigations.