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The Use of Gamma Radiation for the Treatment of Cultural Heritage in the Argentine National Atomic Energy Commission: Past, Present, and Future

Authors :
Calvo, Ana
Docters, Andrea
Miranda, María
Saparrat, Mario
Source :
Topics in Current Chemistry; February 2017, Vol. 375 Issue: 1 p1-21, 21p
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

The use of gamma radiation for treating biodeteriorated cultural heritage on paper has been studied at the Comisión Nacional de Energía Atómica-CNEA (Argentina) since 2001. In order to preserve books, publications, and documents that have been attacked by insects or fungi, gamma radiation techniques have been used at CNEA. The activities include basic research as well as their applications in infected documents and papers currently used in libraries and archives. New papers were subjected to accelerated ageing in order to evaluate the effects of gamma radiation on their physical and mechanical properties. Current studies include resistance to radiation in two batches of highly cellulolytic fungi, associated with indoor environment. They are present in papers and adhesives used for conservation purposes at the Laboratory of Preventive Conservation and Restoration of Documents. A joint study has been started in CNEA with the National University of La Plata.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
23650869 and 23648961
Volume :
375
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Topics in Current Chemistry
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs40968941
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s41061-016-0087-2