Many museums use elements, such as baseboards and inserts, made of medium density
fibreboard (MDF) inside showcases. MDF is manufactured by bonding wood fibres with a …

This book presents the first ever comprehensive survey of a new family of nanocomposite
sorbents “salt in porous matrix”(CSPMs). These composites have recently been developed …

This is a guide for Heritage Professionals on how to control the corrosion of archaeological
metal objects during storage and display. It is a practical guide with clear statement of the …

Passive microclimate frames are exhibition enclosures able to modify their internal climate in
order to comply with paintings' conservation needs. Due to a growing concern about the …

The altered nature of archaeological metals means they deteriorate at much lower relative
humidity (RH) conditions than historical metals. The study of deterioration for such materials …

Recent studies have shown that indoor environment in museums can pose a risk to cultural
heritage objects due to adverse effects. Current practice is moving towards protection of …

Abstract Analysis of over 240 deteriorating (recent loss of material, new corrosion or
cracking) archaeological iron objects has confirmed the pivotal role of akaganeite in their …

Storage enclosures made of paper-based materials are commonly used to store and classify
archival documents for their hygrothermal buffering effect. However, there is little information …

Archival boxes are used as a preventive measure to control the microenvironment in
museums and archives storages. However, their efficiency in protecting valuable artefacts …

Since the early 1970s, archaeologists, conservators, and curators have turned to published
guidance for methods of safeguarding archaeological metals in the short and long term …