Chapter 4 The use of X-ray scattering to analyse parchment structure and degradation

Craig J Kennedy; Tim J Wess

doi:10.1016/S1871-1731(06)80005-9

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Chapter 4 The use of X-ray scattering to analyse parchment structure and degradation

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Chapter 4 The use of X-ray scattering to analyse parchment structure and degradation

Craig J Kennedy and Tim J Wess

Physical Techniques in the Study of Art, Archaeology and Cultural Heritage, Volume 1, pp.151-172

Elsevier Science and Technology Books

2006

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S1871-1731(06)80005-9

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Abstract

collagen

laser cleaning

parchment

X-ray diffraction

Parchment is a collagen-based, historically important biomaterials that contains many layers of information, from text written on the surface, to the structure of the material itself. The degradation of historical parchments is often attributed to inappropriate storage conditions, although other factors may also accelerate the decay of collagen within the parchment, such as harsh cleaning or manufacturing techniques that involved extreme variations in pH or mechanical treatment. X-ray diffraction at small and wide angles is an ideal tool for analysing the structure of the collagen, which gives the parchment its strength and durability over time. This chapter describes how small angle X-ray scattering (SAXS), in conjunction with sodium dodecyl sulphate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) and thermal techniques, and wide angle X-ray diffraction (WAXD) can give a detailed account of the collagen structure within the parchment and indicate any deterioration brought about by laser-cleaning. © 2006 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

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Title: Chapter 4 The use of X-ray scattering to analyse parchment structure and degradation
Authors: Craig J Kennedy (Author) - University of Cardiff, United Kingdom
Tim J Wess (Author) - University of Cardiff, United Kingdom
Contributors: David Bradley (Editor)
Dudley Creagh (Editor)
Publication details: Physical Techniques in the Study of Art, Archaeology and Cultural Heritage, Volume 1, pp.151-172
Publisher: Elsevier Science and Technology Books
DOI: 10.1016/S1871-1731(06)80005-9
ISBN: 9780444521316
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99450732602621
Output Type: Book chapter

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