Archival Degradation Studies
Research into mitigating acid hydrolysis and chromogenic decay to ensure the long-term stability of organic pigments and media.
Latest in Archival Degradation Studies
A technical examination of the chemical degradation pathways of organic pigments in historical chromogenic prints, including the effects of the Arrhenius equation and photocatalysis.
A technical exploration of the chemical and mechanical processes used to preserve early 20th-century color print media against chromogenic degradation.
A deep explore the chemistry of 'vinegar syndrome,' examining how acid hydrolysis destroys cellulose acetate negatives and the archival methods used to mitigate de-acetylation.
A technical examination of the transition from William Henry Fox Talbot’s photoglyphic engraving to Karel Klič’s heliogravure, focusing on the chemical and metallurgical refinements of photomechanical reproduction.
A technical analysis of the mid-19th century transition to wood-pulp paper and the subsequent chemical challenges of acid hydrolysis and lignin-driven degradation in archival substrates.
A technical examination of the chemical transition from cotton rag to wood pulp paper in the 19th century and the resulting impact of acid hydrolysis on historical document longevity.
Explore the complex material science behind silver halide gelatin emulsions and the chemical standards required to ensure the archival permanence of analog visual records.
This article explores the technical evolution of the 1864 carbon transfer process and the chemical mechanics that grant carbon prints their superior archival longevity compared to silver-based media.
An analysis of the mechanical and chemical differences between copper and zinc photogravure plates, focusing on their durability and deterioration in 19th-century industrial environments.
A technical exploration of photogravure, examining the micro-topography of etched metal plates, the physics of ink retention, and the archival science of cellulose-based media.
An exploration of the colloidal chemistry and material science behind archival silver halide emulsions, focusing on grain formation and substrate stability.
This technical investigation explores the 1871 Maddox dry-plate process, detailing the colloidal chemistry of silver halide precipitation and the material science of archival image preservation.
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.
This article evaluates the ANSI/NISO Z39.48-1992 standards for paper permanence, detailing the chemical requirements of lignin-free substrates and the role of alkaline buffering in archival preservation.
This article examines the archival durability of 19th-century carbon and platinum prints, comparing historical marketing claims of permanence against modern material science and accelerated aging results.
An analysis of the transition from wet plate collodion to gelatin dry plates, focusing on the chemical innovations of Richard Leach Maddox and the evolution of silver halide precipitation.
An in-depth technical review of the Barrow Method and the chemical protocols used to preserve historical cellulose substrates through alkaline buffering and deacidification.
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.
A technical examination of the Talbot-Klic photogravure process, focusing on the material science of copper plate etching, micro-topographic ink retention, and the archival properties of alpha-cellulose substrates.
An analytical review of silver halide sensitivity, the Gurney-Mott theory of latent image formation, and the archival science of photo-mechanical reproduction on cellulose substrates.
