Table 2 Characterization of breaking force of cotton canvas (AA) before and after treatment with polar and nonpolar consolidation agents and accelerated ageing
From: New treatments for canvas consolidation and conservation
Treatment of cotton canvas (AA) | Mass uptake (%) | Breaking force (N) after treatment | Breaking force (N) after treatment and accelerated ageing |
|---|---|---|---|
Untreated | – | 46.4 | 30.7 |
Polar nanocomposite | 5 | 64.3 | 49.2 |
Polar nanocomposite | 10 | 54.5 | – |
Nonpolar nanocomposite | 5 | 63.3 | 55.5 |
Nonpolar nanocomposite | 10 | 69.2 | – |