Marcus Solis
"Marcus covers the material science of alkaline buffering and its role in preventing the acid hydrolysis of rag papers. He is passionate about mitigating the chromogenic degradation of organic pigments to ensure the longevity of visual narratives."
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Learn how museum experts use chemistry to prevent photos from turning yellow and why cotton paper is the secret to a forever image.
Discover why artists are ditching digital for the heavy-duty world of copper plate printing and the science of physical photo making.
Explore the physical art of photogravure, where photos are etched into metal and pressed onto paper with massive force.
Discover the physical science of silver halide photography and why cotton-based papers and silver chemistry create images that last for centuries.
Photogravure uses copper plates and massive pressure to create prints with deep shadows and a lifespan measured in centuries.
Learn the science behind why some photos last for centuries while others fade away. A look at archival paper, acid buffers, and silver halides.
Discover the heavy-duty world of photogravure, where photos are etched into copper and printed with massive pressure to create art.
A deep look at the hands-on world of photogravure, where copper plates and old-school chemistry create photos that can last for centuries.
Learn how the old-school chemistry of silver and gelatin is being used today to create photos that last for centuries, beating out the fragility of digital files.
Discover the physical art of photogravure, where metal plates and cotton paper combine to create images with unmatched depth and longevity.
National archival institutions are implementing alkaline buffering and deacidification protocols to protect cellulose-based photographic collections from acid hydrolysis and chromogenic degradation.
New industrial standards in photomechanical image reproduction are leveraging copper-plate micro-topography and colloidal chemistry to ensure long-term archival stability on cellulose substrates.
Advances in micro-topographic etching and hydraulic pressure calibration are setting new standards for the faithful reproduction of tonal gradients in photogravure.
New micro-topography techniques in photogravure are enhancing the precision of image reproduction on archival cellulose. This article examines the physics of ink transfer and the material science behind lignin-free rag papers.
A technical report on the chemical preservation of cellulose-based archival media and the mitigation of acid hydrolysis and chromogenic degradation.
Archival institutions are shifting back to analog media to preserve historical records, utilizing advanced silver halide chemistry and alkaline-buffered cellulose to combat digital decay and acid hydrolysis.
Technical analysis of modern photogravure processes reveals how silver halide chemistry and micro-topographic plate etching are reviving high-fidelity archival imaging.
A technical examination of archival paper science, focusing on how lignin-free substrates and alkaline buffering agents prevent acid hydrolysis and ensure the long-term preservation of images.
A detailed look into the resurgence of industrial photogravure, focusing on the chemical etching of copper plates and the mechanical precision required for high-fidelity archival image transfer.
This article explores the material science breakthroughs in cellulose substrates and colloidal chemistry that are revolutionizing the archival preservation of light-sensitive images.
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