Evaluating the Impacts of Alcohol-Based Solutions on Silk: Chemical, Mechanical and Wettability Changes before and after Artificial Ageing

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, since 2020, alcohol-based sanitisers have been frequently used in museums and historic sites. Although they provide a safer environment for visitors, the impact of the (components in) sanitisers on the cultural heritage on open display is still uncertain. The current st...

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Published in:	Heritage Vol. 5; no. 4; pp. 3588 - 3604
Main Authors:	Costantini, Rosa, Balliana, Eleonora, Dalla Torre, Davide, Aricò, Fabio, Zendri, Elisabetta
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Basel MDPI AG 01-11-2022
Subjects:	Alcohol alcohol-based solutions Case studies Cultural heritage Ethanol Historic buildings & sites Historic sites Humidity Mechanical properties Museums Pandemics sanitisers Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 Silk Surface active agents textile conservation Textile fabrics Textiles Viruses United Kingdom
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