Polymer compounds in art conservation

Author: He Ling
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: This book provides a comprehensive and detailed introduction to the properties, requirements, and types of polymer compounds involved in art conservation, as well as their analytical methods. The book is divided into six chapters, with the properties of polymer compounds as the foundation, focusing on the special requirements of art conservation materials. It emphasizes the relationship between polymer compounds and art conservation, the properties of protective materials, targeted analytical methods for art conservation materials, major natural polymer compounds and synthetic polymers, analytical methods and results of some polymer compounds, and research methods for polymer-protected artworks. This book is suitable for art conservation researchers, cultural heritage preservation workers, polymer researchers interested in art, technical personnel in related fields, and faculty and students of universities and colleges.
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1 Ancient Artwork Conservation and Polymer Compounds
1.1 Overview
1.2 Artwork Conservation Science and Technology
1.3 Principles and Requirements for the Use of Protective Materials
1.4 Artwork Conservation and Polymer Compounds
1.5 Modes of Action of Polymer Compounds in Artwork Conservation
1.6 Development Trends of Protective Polymer Materials
Chapter 2 Film-Forming Properties of Polymer Compounds
2.1 Structural and Morphological Characteristics of Polymer Compounds
2.2 Polymer Film-Forming Materials in Liquid State
2.3 Polymer Film-Forming
2.4 Optical Properties of Films
2.5 Mechanical Properties of Films
Chapter 3 Analytical Methods for Polymer Compounds
3.1 Overview
3.2 Gas Chromatography Analysis
3.3 Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography Analysis
3.4 Mass Spectrometry Analysis
3.5 Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry Analysis
3.6 High-Performance Liquid Chromatography Analysis
3.7 Infrared Spectroscopy Analysis
3.8 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Analysis
3.9 Other Analytical Methods
Chapter 4 Natural Polymer Materials in Artwork Conservation
4.1 Overview
4.2 Oils and Fats
4.3 Waxes
4.4 Carbohydrates (Sugar Compounds)
4.5 Proteins
4.6 Natural Resins
4.7 Lacquer Polymers
Chapter 5 Synthetic Polymers in Artwork Conservation
5.1 Overview
5.2 Epoxy Resins
5.3 Acrylic Resins
5.4 Ethyl Silicate Resins
5.5 Fluoropolymers
5.6 Other Polymers
Chapter 6 Research Practices in Polymer-Protected Artworks
6.1 Overview
6.2 Structural Characteristics and Composition of Rocks and Minerals
6.3 Formation of Cured Materials
6.4 Penetration Depth of Cured Materials
6.5 Hydraulic Property Characterization
6.6 Effects of Moisture
6.7 Strengthening Strength and Aging Resistance
6.8 Effects of Soluble Salts on Polymer Protection
6.9 Effects of Acids and Bases on Polymer Protection
6.10 Effects of UV Light on Polymer Protection
6.11 Polymer Protection Application Examples
6.12 Evaluation of Strengthening and Protective Effects