Notice catalographique « Analysis of the physical characteristics of transparent cellulosic nanofiber paper »
- Titre
- Analysis of the physical characteristics of transparent cellulosic nanofiber paper
- Auteur ou éditeur
- Harwood, Amber
- Queen's University (Kingston, Ont.)
- Lieu de publication
- Kingston, ON
- Maison d'édition
- Queen's University (Kingston, Ont.)
- Date de publication
- 2011
- Collation
- xi, 86 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm.
- Résumé
- "Translucent or oversized works of art on paper are often difficult to exhibit because traditional tissue hinges can be visible through the media or are not strong enough to support the work adequately. Due to aesthetic and conceptual considerations, contemporary works of art on paper are often exhibited unframed, leaving little or no margin for traditional hinging techniques. The following research analyses the physical characteristics of transparent cellulosic nanofiber paper as an alternative hinging material for translucent or oversized works of art on paper. For comparative analysis a Kozo Japanese tissue was exposed to the same test parameters as the nanofiber paper. The objective of the research was to determine the physical and chemical stability of the nanofiber paper when exposed to ultraviolet and thermal accelerated aging. Instrumental analysis determined the following physical characteristics before and after aging: colour using the tn-stimulus L*a*b* value system, yellowness, brightness, opacity, pH, zerospan tensile strength, sorption properties, and moisture content. Samples were viewed using scanning electron microscopy and atomic force microscopy to examine their topographic microstructure and to determine fiber size and distribution. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy was used to look at the functional groups in each sample. The instrumental results indicated that the transparent nanofiber paper maintained optical, mechanical, and chemical stability after UV aging. While in contrast, thermal aging of the samples induced more sever changes, causing the nanofiber paper to loose transparency, darken, and become brittle due to the presence of carboxylic acid groups. Overall, the research resulted in a thorough investigation into the physical characteristics of the nanofiber material, before and after accelerated aging, and supports and contributes to publications currently available on the subject."
- Notes
- Research Report (M.A.) -- Queen's University, 2011
- Langue
- English = Anglais
- Sujet
- Cellulose - Analysis
- Paper - Analysis
- Paper - Testing
- Cellulose - Analyse
- Papier - Analyse
- Papier - Essais
- Pays
- Canada
- Type de document
- Monograph = Monographie
- Localisation
- TS 1109 H38
- Clé
- 16809
- Collection
- Catalogue