An Investigation into the Performance and Mechanisms of Soymilk-Sized Handmade Xuan Paper at Different Concentrations of Soymilk
Invaluable paper relics that embody a rich traditional culture have suffered damage, requiring urgent restoration. In this context, the utilization of soymilk as a sizing agent holds great significance and reverence. This study investigates the use of soymilk as a sizing agent for Xuan paper and eva...
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| author | Chunfang Wu Yangyang Liu Yanxiao Hu Ming Ding Xiang Cui Yixin Liu Peng Liu Hongbin Zhang Yuliang Yang Hongdong Zhang |
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| description | Invaluable paper relics that embody a rich traditional culture have suffered damage, requiring urgent restoration. In this context, the utilization of soymilk as a sizing agent holds great significance and reverence. This study investigates the use of soymilk as a sizing agent for Xuan paper and evaluates its effects on various properties and the long-term behavior of the paper. The findings reveal that the application of soymilk as a sizing agent for Xuan paper imparts distinct properties, including hydrophobicity, improved mechanical properties, and unique chromaticity. These characteristics—arising from the papillae on the surface of the Xuan paper, the protein folding of the soy protein, and hydrogen-bonding interactions between the soy protein and paper fibers—play a crucial role in shaping the paper’s unique attributes. From a physicochemical perspective, the aging process leads to multiple changes in paper properties. These changes include acidification, which refers to a decrease in pH, as well as a decline in mechanical strength, an increase in chromaticity, and a decrease in the degree of polymerization (DP) of the paper. The Ekenstam equation is employed to predict the lifespan of the paper, showing longer lifespans for Sheng Xuan paper and a negative correlation between soymilk concentration and lifespan in soymilk-sized paper. Our work provides valuable insights for the preservation and maintenance of paper, highlighting the potential benefits and challenges of using soymilk for surface sizing. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-806f4efc5ab0490cae9a9e3a4c3198812023-11-19T14:45:38ZengMDPI AGMolecules1420-30492023-09-012819679110.3390/molecules28196791An Investigation into the Performance and Mechanisms of Soymilk-Sized Handmade Xuan Paper at Different Concentrations of SoymilkChunfang Wu0Yangyang Liu1Yanxiao Hu2Ming Ding3Xiang Cui4Yixin Liu5Peng Liu6Hongbin Zhang7Yuliang Yang8Hongdong Zhang9Institute for Preservation and Conservation of Chinese Ancient Books, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, ChinaSchool of Creative Art and Fashion Design, Huzhou Vocational and Technical College, Huzhou 313000, ChinaInstitute for Preservation and Conservation of Chinese Ancient Books, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, ChinaBehavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience Center, Institute of Science and Technology for Brain-Inspired Intelligence, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, ChinaInstitute for Preservation and Conservation of Chinese Ancient Books, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, ChinaInstitute for Preservation and Conservation of Chinese Ancient Books, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, ChinaInstitute for Preservation and Conservation of Chinese Ancient Books, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, ChinaInvaluable paper relics that embody a rich traditional culture have suffered damage, requiring urgent restoration. In this context, the utilization of soymilk as a sizing agent holds great significance and reverence. This study investigates the use of soymilk as a sizing agent for Xuan paper and evaluates its effects on various properties and the long-term behavior of the paper. The findings reveal that the application of soymilk as a sizing agent for Xuan paper imparts distinct properties, including hydrophobicity, improved mechanical properties, and unique chromaticity. These characteristics—arising from the papillae on the surface of the Xuan paper, the protein folding of the soy protein, and hydrogen-bonding interactions between the soy protein and paper fibers—play a crucial role in shaping the paper’s unique attributes. From a physicochemical perspective, the aging process leads to multiple changes in paper properties. These changes include acidification, which refers to a decrease in pH, as well as a decline in mechanical strength, an increase in chromaticity, and a decrease in the degree of polymerization (DP) of the paper. The Ekenstam equation is employed to predict the lifespan of the paper, showing longer lifespans for Sheng Xuan paper and a negative correlation between soymilk concentration and lifespan in soymilk-sized paper. Our work provides valuable insights for the preservation and maintenance of paper, highlighting the potential benefits and challenges of using soymilk for surface sizing.https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/28/19/6791surface sizingsoymilkXuan paperlifespanpotential mechanism |
| spellingShingle | Chunfang Wu Yangyang Liu Yanxiao Hu Ming Ding Xiang Cui Yixin Liu Peng Liu Hongbin Zhang Yuliang Yang Hongdong Zhang An Investigation into the Performance and Mechanisms of Soymilk-Sized Handmade Xuan Paper at Different Concentrations of Soymilk Molecules surface sizing soymilk Xuan paper lifespan potential mechanism |
| title | An Investigation into the Performance and Mechanisms of Soymilk-Sized Handmade Xuan Paper at Different Concentrations of Soymilk |
| title_full | An Investigation into the Performance and Mechanisms of Soymilk-Sized Handmade Xuan Paper at Different Concentrations of Soymilk |
| title_fullStr | An Investigation into the Performance and Mechanisms of Soymilk-Sized Handmade Xuan Paper at Different Concentrations of Soymilk |
| title_full_unstemmed | An Investigation into the Performance and Mechanisms of Soymilk-Sized Handmade Xuan Paper at Different Concentrations of Soymilk |
| title_short | An Investigation into the Performance and Mechanisms of Soymilk-Sized Handmade Xuan Paper at Different Concentrations of Soymilk |
| title_sort | investigation into the performance and mechanisms of soymilk sized handmade xuan paper at different concentrations of soymilk |
| topic | surface sizing soymilk Xuan paper lifespan potential mechanism |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/28/19/6791 |
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