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http://dx.doi.org/10.7584/ktappi.2012.44.6.009

Characteristics of Beeswax-treated Hanji Aged by Closed and Ventilated Chamber  

Kang, Yeong Seok (Restoration Technology Division, National Research Institute of Cultural heritage)
Yang, Eun Jeong (Restoration Technology Division, National Research Institute of Cultural heritage)
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Journal of Korea Technical Association of The Pulp and Paper Industry / v.44, no.6, 2012 , pp. 9-14 More about this Journal
Abstract
Currently a variety of efforts to conserve and restore the injured the Annal of the Joseon Dynasty are continued and many studies about the aging pathway of the beeswax-treated volume have being progressed. In this study, two chambers were set up to assess the influence of VOCs(Volatile Organic Compounds) generated in process of beeswax deterioration. One chamber was closed and the other was continuously ventilated in order to remove the VOCs. In results, the acid compounds of beeswax-treated Hanjis aged in closed chamber was more than that aged in ventilated chamber. The folding endurance of beeswax-treated Hanjis aged in closed chamber was lower than that aged in ventilated chamber. Accumulated acid compounds of beeswax-treated Hanji in closed chamber may cause accelerated aging and strength decrease. In conclusion, accumulated acid compounds can accelerate the aging of beeswax-treated Hanji and cause the severe deterioration of inside of beeswax-treated volume. Therefore, to preserve more safely beeswax-treated volumes of the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty, it is essential that VOCs emitted from beeswax-treated volume are ventilated.
Keywords
Beeswax-treated Hanji; closed and ventilated system; artificial aging; folding endurance; acid compounds; color difference;
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