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- Archival documents and artworks in libraries are susceptible to deterioration caused by microorganisms known as "biodeteriogens."
- There is a growing interest among researchers in using plant-derived products, specifically essential oils (EOs), as safe disinfection methods for preserving cultural heritage items.
- This text reviews scientific literature on the use of EOs in paper conservation, highlighting their advantages and potential drawbacks.
Article Abstract
Archival documents and artworks stored in libraries frequently undergo degradative processes promoted by the so-called "biodeteriogens" that inhabit these places. A renewed interest in plant-derived products has arisen in those research groups focusing on cultural heritage preservation and looking for new and safe disinfection techniques. In this view, essential oils (EOs) and their volatile organic constituents are very appealing thanks to their versatility of action. A literature survey of the scientific publications involving EOs and/or their major constituents related to the conservation of paper items of cultural heritage interest is presented here, aiming to reveal benefits and limitations of such peculiar plant-derived compounds.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10343335 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/molecules28135003 | DOI Listing |
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