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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Main Authors: Rosa Costantini, Eleonora Balliana, Davide Dalla Torre, Fabio Aricò, Elisabetta Zendri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-11-01
Series:Heritage
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2571-9408/5/4/186