Evaluation of decontamination methods of pesticide contaminated wooden objects in museum collections: Efficiency of the treatments and influence on the wooden structure

Wörle, Marie; Hubert, Vera; Hildbrand, Erwin; Hunger, K.; Lehmann, Eberhard; Mayer, Ingo; Petrak, Gaby; Pracher, Martin; Arx, Urs von; Wülfert, Stefan

doi:10.1016/j.culher.2012.01.006

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“…Obtaining films with controlled physico-chemical characteristics broadens their field of application. TiO 2 films may have different morphologies and wettability depending on the precursor pH (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)(11)(12)(13)(14). This characteristic may be a great advantage in using the nanoparticles coatings in various humidity environments [16].…”

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“…The conservation of cultural heritage is essential for humanity in order to preserve the cultural background of a people. Under this context, since most often old wooden objects present serious biological or chemical degradation which affects more or less the structural integrity, the mechanical resistance of the wooden material and their level of the authenticity are reduced [1,2]. As a natural polymer, wood is composed of cellulose, hemicellulose (rich in free hydroxyl groups, being able to contribute to the hygroscopicity of wood), and lignin (hydrophobic heteropolymer).…”

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Polymeric Micro- and Nanosystems for Wood Artifacts Preservation

Ion¹,

Grigorescu²,

Iancu³

et al. 2018

New Uses of Micro and Nanomaterials

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The complex methods of diagnosis investigation of the wood artifacts state and proper materials for their protection against decay are very important goals in cultural heritage. This chapter focuses on the recent trends in micro-and nanostructured polymer systems for application in cultural heritage and on wood preservation, especially. The synthesis, properties, and applications, as well as the relevant analysis techniques to reveal the structures and properties of polymer systems, are discussed, too. To overcome the specific problems that exist for wood artifacts, some aspects should be treated: effects of the environmental factors, as moisture and pollutant absorption into the wood fibers, over-exposure effect of sun or artificial light sources, biological attack of different microorganisms, and the effects of the protective and decorative coatings.

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Polymeric Micro- and Nanosystems for Wood Artifacts Preservation

Ion¹,

Grigorescu²,

Iancu³

et al. 2018

New Uses of Micro and Nanomaterials

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“…Furthermore, both environmental and economic aspects must be considered when using biocides. In the case of historical wood, the impact of chemicals on the material is extremely important, as it can lead to its discoloration [ 2 , 17 ]. Improper use of preservatives may result in irreversible damage of historical objects that are often an invaluable heritage of past centuries.…”

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Protection of Historical Wood against Microbial Degradation—Selection and Application of Microbiocides

Koziróg

Rajkowska

Otlewska

et al. 2016

IJMS

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The aim of this study was to select effective and safe microbiocides for the disinfection and protection of historical wooden surfaces at the former Auschwitz II-Birkenau concentration and extermination camp. We tested seven active compounds against bacteria and moulds, of which didecyldimethylammonium chloride and N-(3-aminopropyl)-N-dodecylpropane-1,3-diamine were effective even at 0.02%–2%. Subsequently, eight microbiocides containing the selected active ingredients were chosen and applied three times on the surface of wood samples colonized by bacteria and moulds. ABM-1 and ABM-2—6% solution; Rocima 101—8%; Preventol R 80—12%; Acticide 706 LV—15% and Boramon—30% were the most effective disinfectants. Under laboratory conditions, ABM-1, Boramon and Rocima 101 ensured antimicrobial protection of new wood samples for six months. In situ, 30% Boramon and 8% Rocima 101 applied by spraying effectively protected the historical wood from bacterial and mould growth for 12 and 3 months, respectively. Colour and luminance of the new wood were not altered after exposure to the biocides. Boramon and Rocima 101, applied by the spraying method, caused no significant change in the colour of the historical wood. Results from this study were used to develop a procedure for the protection of wood in historical buildings against biodeterioration.

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“…Among the inorganics, compounds such as chromated copper arsenate (CCA), copper–chrome–borate, borates (boric acid, borax), and sulfuryl fluoride were used [ 1 , 3 , 7 , 11 ]. Many of these compounds were later proven harmful to the environment or human health, and their use was reduced and restricted [ 10 , 11 , 12 ]. With the EU directive BPD 98/8/EC, the number of permitted substances for wood protection was reduced to 81 in 2006 [ 13 ].…”

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“…Pentachlorophenol (PCP) is an organochlorine pesticide that was developed in the 1930s specifically for wood protection and was in widespread use until the 1980s [ 14 , 15 ]. Unlike some other pesticides (e.g., DDT), PCP does not cause visual changes of treated objects (crystal growth, color change) [ 12 ]; therefore, it was considered a good choice by many conservators and was often applied as a protection to wooden objects in museums in the form of a sprayed solution or by immersion. PCP is a volatile (vapor pressure at 20 °C is 1.1 × 10 −4 mmHg [ 16 ]), acidic (p K a = 4.8 [ 17 ]), water soluble compound that can also adsorb to soil and sediments [ 15 , 16 ].…”

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Non-Destructive Detection of Pentachlorophenol Residues in Historical Wooden Objects

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Wood is a natural polymeric material that is an important constituent of many heritage collections. Because of its susceptibility to biodegradation, it is often chemically treated with substances that can be harmful to human health. One of the most widely used wood preservatives was pentachlorophenol (PCP), which is still present in museum objects today, although its use has been restricted for about forty years. The development of non-destructive methods for its determination, suitable for the analysis of valuable objects, is therefore of great importance. In this work, two non-destructive solid-phase microextraction (SPME) methods were developed and optimized, using either headspace or contact mode. They were compared with a destructive solvent extraction method and found to be suitable for quantification in the range of 7.5 to 75 mg PCP/kg wood at room temperature. The developed semi-quantitative methods were applied in the wooden furniture depot of National Museum of Slovenia. PCP was detected inside two furniture objects using headspace mode. The pesticide lindane was also detected in one object. The indoor air of the depot with furniture was also sampled with HS SPME, and traces of PCP were found. According to the results, SPME methods are suitable for the detection of PCP residues in museum objects and in the environment.

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Evaluation of decontamination methods of pesticide contaminated wooden objects in museum collections: Efficiency of the treatments and influence on the wooden structure

Cited by 14 publications

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Polymeric Micro- and Nanosystems for Wood Artifacts Preservation

Polymeric Micro- and Nanosystems for Wood Artifacts Preservation

Protection of Historical Wood against Microbial Degradation—Selection and Application of Microbiocides

Non-Destructive Detection of Pentachlorophenol Residues in Historical Wooden Objects

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