The Chemistry of Paper Conservation

摘要

The many types of paper that have been made and the variety of images on the paper ensure that the study of the deterioration and conservation of paper is a vast subject. The principal deterioration mechanisms for papers and associated materials have been scientifically studied and many useful conservation methods have been produced. However, many objects will remain untreated because of a lack of resources. Despite all the efforts of conservators and chemists deterioration can only be slowed down not halted.