Spectroscopic evaluation of painted layer structural changes induced by gamma radiation in experimental models

The degradation of cultural heritage objects by insects and microorganisms is an important issue for conservators, art specialists and humankind in general. Gamma irradiation is an efficient method of polychrome wooden artifacts disinfestation. Color changes and other modifications in the physical chemical properties of materials induced by gamma irradiation are feared by cultural heritage responsible committees and they have to be evaluated objectively and precisely. In this paper FTIR and FT-Raman spectroscopy methods were used to investigate the structural changes in some experimental models of tempera paint layers on wood following 11 kGy gamma irradiation at two dose rates. Radiation chemistry depends on the particular pigment, matrix formed by protein, resin (in case of varnished samples) and water presence. For the majority of painted layer in experimental models very small spectral variations were observed. Small changes in the FTIR spectra were observed for the raw sienna experimental model: for the higher dose rate the egg yolk protein oxidation peaks and the CH stretching bands due to lipids degradation products increased.     

Use of Thermoanalytical Methods in Prediction of Thermal Endurance of Insulating Impregnating Varnishes

The results of testing the thermal properties of insulating impregnated varnishes obtained by thermoanalytical methods and based on the IEC 216 standard are presented. It was found that the temperature index determined by means of thermoanalytical testing is quite close to that derived by a conventional standardized procedure. It was also established that thermoanalytical methods could be used in the recipe selection for the development of a new varnish. The results obtained confirmed the possibility of using thermoanalytical methods for a quick, prognostic estimation of the thermal endurance of insulating impregnating varnishes. This revised version was published online in August 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Non-isothermal decomposition kinetics of the interaction of poly(ethylene terephthalate) with alkyd varnish

The recycling of soft drink bottles poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) has been used as an additive in varnish containing alkyd resin. The PET, called to recycled PET (PET-R), was added to the varnish in increasing amounts. Samples of varnish containing PET-R (VPET-R) were used as a film onto slides and its thermal properties were evaluated using thermogravimetry (TG). Throughout the visual analysis and thermal behavior of VPET-R it is possible to identify that the maximum amount of PET-R added to the varnish without changing in the film properties was 2%. The kinetic parameters, such as activation energy (E) and the pre-exponential factor (A) were calculated by the isoconversional Flynn-Wall-Ozawa method for the samples containing 0.5 to 2.0% PET-R. A decrease in the values of E was verified for lower amounts of PET-R for the thermal decomposition reaction. A kinetic compensation effect (KCE) represented by the lnA=−13.42+0.23E equation was observed for all samples. The most suitable kinetic model to describe this decomposition process is the autocatalytic Šesták-Berggren, being the model applied to heterogeneous systems.     

漆酚缩醛环氧清漆/纳米TiO2新型复合涂料的制备及性能

将阴离子表面活性剂十二烷基硫酸钠（SDS）改性的纳米TiO2，以小同含量与漆酚环氧清漆柏混合，制得分散比较均匀的纳米复合涂料，用红外光谱（FTIR），透射电镜（TEM）和扫描电镜（SEM）表征了其结构，并测试了其机械性能、耐酸碱以及耐高温能力，结果表明，改件后的纳米TiO2和漆酚缩醛环氧消漆之间存在着较强的氢键，纳米TiO2的加入有利于提高漆酚环氧清漆涂料的耐碱和耐高温性能，同时也拥有优良的机做性能，当纳米TiO2的含量为1％～5％时，与未加入纳米TiO2的漆酚缩醛环氧清漆相比，耐碱能力提高56．7％，最高耐受温度提高了50℃。     

A step forward in disclosing the secret of stradivari's varnish by NMR spectroscopy

It is commonly thought that the varnishes used by the great violin‐maker Antonio Stradivari may have a role in determining not only the esthetical features but also the acoustic properties of his instruments, and the idea of a “lost secret” is still widespread among musicians and violin‐makers. Previous scientific researches on varnish samples of Stradivari's instruments revealed that they were generally made by a mix of linseed oil with and colophony or metal rosinates in different ratios ranging between 75/25 (oil/resin) and 60/40 (oil/rosinate). However, it is still not clear whether the mixture composition can be related to any structural and/or functional feature of the resulting varnish. To investigate this aspect, we prepared varnishes with different linseed oil/colophony (w/w) ratios and applied NMR techniques to achieve information about their chemical–physical characteristics. Here, we show that the two components strongly interact in the solid state and that only the varnish prepared from 75/25 (w/w) linseed oil/colophony mixture displays unique properties in terms of dynamic homogeneity unlike coatings with other compositions. Our results suggest that the so‐called “secret” of Stradivari's finish could not be related to unknown ingredient(s) but to a specific oil/resin composition that provides the best performance. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem. 2017 , 55, 3949–3954     

Voice Prosthesis Coated with Sustained Release Varnish Containing Clotrimazole Shows Long-Term Protection against Candida albicans: An In Vitro Study

Fungal biofilm formation on voice prosthesis (VP) is a major health problem that requires repeated replacement of the prosthesis. Candida albicans is one of the pathogens that frequently inhabits the VP. We proposed that coating VPs with sustained-release varnish (SRV) containing clotrimazole (CTZ) might prevent fungal biofilm formation. The long-term antifungal activities of SRV-CTZ- versus SRV-placebo-coated VPs was tested daily by measuring the inhibition zone of C. albicans seeded on agar plates or by measuring the fungal viability of C. albicans in suspension. The extent of biofilm formation on coated VPs was analyzed by confocal microscopy and scanning electron microscopy. We observed that SRV-CTZ-coated VPs formed a significant bacterial inhibition zone around the VPs and prevented the growth of C. albicans in suspension during the entire testing period of 60 days. Fungal biofilms were formed on placebo-coated VPs, while no significant biofilms were observed on SRV-CTZ-coated VPs. HPLC analysis shows that CTZ is continuously released during the whole test period of 60 days at a concentration above the minimal fungistatic concentration. In conclusion, coating VPs with an SRV-CTZ film is a potential effective method for prevention of fungal infections and biofilm formation on VPs.     

表面处理剂对聚酯薄膜与紫外光固化光油之间附着力的影响

聚酯薄膜与紫外光(UV)固化光油之间的附着力极差,用胶带拉脱时完全脱落.为此,分别采用AF-201磺化聚酯、YF-40聚丙烯酸树脂、PR-32聚氨酯、EX-40F丙烯酸改性聚氨酯和PX-1010丙烯酸改性聚酯等表面处理剂对聚酯薄膜表面进行涂覆处理,以改善聚酯薄膜的表面性能,提高其与UV光油之间的附着力.附着力测定结果表明,PX-1010丙烯酸改性聚酯可明显提高聚酯薄膜与UV光油的附着力.     

Determination of free formaldehyde in nail varnish by HPLC

Summary Free formaldehyde in cosmetic samples can be determined by HPLC and post-column derivatisation as a lutidine derivative. Applying this method to nail varnishes results in poor reproducibility. It is demonstrated that most of the formaldehyde determined is generated by hydrolysis of the resin in aqueous solution during sample clean-up, extraction and determination procedures. The hydrolysis is slowest in acidic solution at low temperature. The formaldehyde concentration is thus a function of the method of determination. Kinetic evaluation of its formation by hydrolysis shows that the initial concentration of free formaldehyde in the resin is below 100 ppm.     

Analysis of Rock Varnish from the Mojave Desert by Handheld Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy

Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) is a form of optical emission spectroscopy that can be used for the rapid analysis of geological materials in the field under ambient environmental conditions. We describe here the innovative use of handheld LIBS for the in situ analysis of rock varnish. This thinly laminated and compositionally complex veneer forms slowly over time on rock surfaces in dryland regions and is particularly abundant across the Mojave Desert climatic region of east-central California (USA). Following the depth profiling examination of a varnished clast from colluvial gravel in Death Valley in the laboratory, our in situ analysis of rock varnish and visually similar coatings on rock surfaces was undertaken in the Owens and Deep Spring valleys in two contexts, element detection/identification and microchemical mapping. Emission peaks were recognized in the LIBS spectra for the nine elements most abundant in rock varnish—Mn, Fe, Si, Al, Na, Mg, K, Ca and Ba, as well as for H, Li, C, O, Ti, V, Sr and Rb. Focused follow-up laboratory and field studies will help understand rock varnish formation and its utility for weathering and chronological studies.     

耐高温高湿电阻用底漆的制备及性能分析

用纳米SiO2、环氧树脂、酸酐、乙二醇等在80℃下制备了耐高温、耐高湿电阻用底漆,并对底漆的电性能、结构、热稳定性、机械强度、耐湿性能及电阻耐湿失效进行了分析研究.IR分析表明,纳米SiO2的加入改变了环氧树脂固化聚合物的结构,使其交联网状结构更为致密和稳定,且聚合物分子极性变小,从而对水具有较弱的亲和力,使得这种体系的底漆具有较好的耐高温高湿性能.冲击实验SEM照片显示加纳米SiO2的固化物呈韧性断裂,这表明纳米SiO2对环氧树脂具有增韧作用.当纳米SiO2质量分数为2.79×10-2时,底漆耐高温、耐高湿性能最好,且电阻变化率均小于1‰.