The use of infrared spectroscopy and chemometrics to investigate deterioration in vegetable tanned leather: potential applications in heritage science

Abstract Vegetable tanned leather presents a unique challenge to conservators and curators of heritage collections, as little is known about how its physical and chemical properties change upon deterioration. Developing a better understanding of deterioration processes would be incredibly valuable i...

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Main Authors: Elizabeth Dickinson, Kirsty E. High
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2022-05-01
Series:Heritage Science
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40494-022-00690-w