Effects of isopropanol on collagen fibrils in new parchment

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Isopropanol is widely used by conservators to relax the creases and folds of parchment artefacts. At present, little is known of the possible side effects of the chemical on parchments main structural component- collagen. This study...

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Main Authors: Gonzalez Lee G, Hiller Jennifer, Terrill Nick J, Parkinson Joanna, Thomas Kate, Wess Tim J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-03-01
Series:Chemistry Central Journal
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Online Access:http://journal.chemistrycentral.com/content/6/1/24