Understanding the conservation condition of historical silk yarn allows to define appropriate
storage, care and display of historical silk collections. This paper discusses the …

A multi-analytical technique approach involving the combined use of micro-invasive and
nondestructive techniques was used to identify the type of fiber, mordant and natural dye …

The effects of harsh UV radiation (λ= 254 nm) on wool and silk dyed with Hexaplex (Murex)
trunculus extract are investigated using HPLC-DAD, colourimetry, SEM and FTIR. Indigotin …

Sutures from natural and synthetic materials are utilized to close wounds, stop bleeding,
reduce pain and infection, repair cutaneous wounds, minimize scarring, and promote …

The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of low temperature plasma (LTP)
disinfection and its impact on cotton, linen, and silk. Research included: optimization of LTP …

Recently, much interest has been paid to the separation of silk produced by Bombyx mori
from silk produced by other species and tracing the beginnings of silk cultivation from wild …

Dust deposition in museums and historic monuments is a preservation concern, especially
for textiles whose cleaning is delicate. To study the impact of deposited particulate matter …

Probing the photo-degradation of silk fibers is helpful to protect silk cultural relics. Studying
the interactions between sericin and fibroin is essential for understanding the ageing …

The calligraphy and paintings collected in museums are important parts of the world's
cultural treasures. As a preferred carrier, silk substrates with polymer structures are …

In museums, silk cultural relics are highly sensitive to light. However, lighting is inevitable
due to the exhibition needs, despite any light would pose irreversible damage to silk …