Elias Thorne
"Elias investigates the molecular precision of silver halide precipitation and its impact on latent image clarity. He focuses on the chemical stability of gelatin emulsions and the historical evolution of colloidal development techniques."
Latest from Elias
A technical exploration of the chemical and mechanical processes used to preserve early 20th-century color print media against chromogenic degradation.
An exploration of Karl Klic’s 1879 invention of copper-plate heliogravure, detailing the chemical etching of gelatin reliefs and the archival importance of lignin-free cellulose substrates.
This article examines the chemical and biological causes of 'foxing' in 19th-century prints, focusing on the roles of metal impurities, fungal growth, and the efficacy of alkaline buffering in preservation.
A technical exploration of the colloidal chemistry, silver halide precipitation, and material science required for the creation and archival preservation of light-sensitive gelatin emulsions on cellulose substrates.
An exploration of the technical precision and material science behind Goupil & Cie's 1870s photogravure process, focusing on plate topography and archival paper preservation.
A technical examination of the chromogenic stability and chemical development of Kodachrome and Agfacolor films between 1935 and 1950, focusing on dye longevity and archival preservation.
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The Klic Process: A History of Copper-Plate Heliogravure
Mitigating Foxing: Fungal Interaction with Cellulose and Sizing Agents
