From biopolymer to archaeological protector: glycogen- g -polyacrylamide as a nano-consolidant for the reinforcement of fragile parchment manuscripts

RSC Advances 2026 Open access

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Authors: Gomaa Abdel-Maksoud, M. S. Hashem
DOI: 10.1039/d6ra04519g
Cited by: 1
References: 54

Abstract

Glycogen- g -PAAm nano-consolidant (∼23 nm) was innovated via solution graft polymerization. Applied to parchment by impregnation, it filled pores, enhanced fiber cohesion, improved mechanical stability, and preserved surface properties.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Cultural Heritage Materials Analysis Building materials and conservation Advanced Cellulose Research Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
RSC Advances
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
16
Issue
35
Pages
36867–36882
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN