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On the potential of using nanocellulose for consolidation of painting canvases

Nechyporchuk, O; Kolman, K; Bridarolli, A; Odlyha, M; Bozec, L; Oriola, M; Campo-Francés, G; ... Bordes, R; + view all (2018) On the potential of using nanocellulose for consolidation of painting canvases. Carbohydrate Polymers , 194 pp. 161-169. 10.1016/j.carbpol.2018.04.020. Green open access

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Abstract

Nanocellulose has been recently proposed as a novel consolidant for historical papers. Its use for painting canvas consolidation, however, remains unexplored. Here, we show for the first time how different nanocelluloses, namely mechanically isolated cellulose nanofibrils (CNF), carboxymethylated cellulose nanofibrils (CCNF) and cellulose nanocrystals (CNC), act as a bio-based alternative to synthetic resins and other conventional canvas consolidants. Importantly, we demonstrate that compared to some traditional consolidants, all tested nanocelluloses provided reinforcement in the adequate elongation regime. CCNF showed the best consolidation per added weight; however, it had to be handled at very low solids content compared to other nanocelluloses, exposing canvases to larger water volumes. CNC reinforced the least per added weight but could be used in more concentrated suspensions, giving the strongest consolidation after an equivalent number of coatings. CNF performed between CNC and CCNF. All nanocelluloses showed better consolidation than lining with synthetic adhesive (Beva 371) and linen canvas in the elongation region of interest.

Type: Article
Title: On the potential of using nanocellulose for consolidation of painting canvases
Open access status: An open access version is available from UCL Discovery
DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2018.04.020
Publisher version: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2018.04.020
Language: English
Additional information: This version is the author accepted manuscript. For information on re-use, please refer to the publisher’s terms and conditions.
Keywords: Conservation, Restoration, Consolidation, Easel paintings, Cellulose nanofibrils (CNF), Cellulose nanocrystals (CNC)
UCL classification: UCL
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Medical Sciences
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Medical Sciences > Eastman Dental Institute
URI: https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10050667
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