Chemistry directs the conservation of paper cultural relics

• Published in: Polymer degradation and stability Vol. 207; p. 110228
• Main Authors: Zhang, Xu, Yan, Yueer, Yao, Jingjing, Jin, Shutong, Tang, Yi
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.01.2023
• Subjects: Cellulose chemistry; Conservation; Degradation; Paper cultural relics; Degradation; Paper cultural relics; Cellulose chemistry; Conservation

•Chemical principles are used to direct the preservation and conservation of paper cultural relics.•The mechanisms of acidic, alkaline and oxidative degradation of cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin in paper are summarized.•The intrinsic and extrinsic factors affecting the degradation process of pa...