1. A Note of Caution on the Use of Calcium Nanoparticle Dispersions as Deacidifying Agents.
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Cremonesi, Paolo
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NANOPARTICLES ,CALCIUM hydroxide ,CALCIUM ,DISPERSION (Chemistry) ,ETHANOL ,PROPANOLS ,ISOPROPYL alcohol - Abstract
Calcium hydroxide nanoparticles dispersed in ethanol or 2-propanol have been proposed for deacidification treatments of cellulose-based supports and are currently adopted by many paper and paintings conservators. There is however a risk inherent in this treatment: the dispersion would acquire a highly alkaline pH in the presence of moisture, absorbed by the dispersing alcohol solvents or by the cellulose-based support. Consequently, conditions of potential risk would be created for the structural integrity of the cellulosic supports, for some organic film-forming materials and some colouring matter. The simple tests conducted in this study clearly demonstrate that this risk is real, and suggest a cautious attitude in evaluating the suitability of these nano-dispersions for the treatment of some works of art. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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