Diagnosis and decision making for current oxidative and reductive bleaching treatments used on paper
Bleaching of paper artefacts has recently become a highly contentious issue with scientific research indicating risks to both media and support. However, there remain occasions where bleaching enhances legibility or improves aesthetic appreciation. A thorough review of the literature is presented to...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Association CeROArt
2014-03-01
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| Series: | CeROArt : Conservation, Exposition, Restauration d'Objets d'Art |
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| Online Access: | http://journals.openedition.org/ceroart/4068 |
| Summary: | Bleaching of paper artefacts has recently become a highly contentious issue with scientific research indicating risks to both media and support. However, there remain occasions where bleaching enhances legibility or improves aesthetic appreciation. A thorough review of the literature is presented to offer practical advice and a better understanding of the chemistry behind the processes, thus minimising risks. |
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| ISSN: | 1784-5092 |