TY - BOOK ID - 16233603 TI - Gels in the conservation of art AU - Angelova, Lora V. AU - Ormsby, Bronwyn AU - Townsend, Joyce H. AU - Wolbers, Richard AU - Gels in Conservation AU - International Academic Projects (London) AU - Tate Gallery (London) PY - 2017 SN - 9781909492509 1909492507 PB - London Archetype Publications DB - UniCat KW - Conservation. Restoration KW - gel KW - conservation [discipline] KW - art [fine art] KW - Art KW - Colloids KW - Paint removers KW - Cleaning KW - Conservation and restoration KW - Surface chemistry KW - preserving KW - Cleaning. KW - art [discipline] KW - Colloids. KW - Paint removers. KW - Colloïdes. KW - Décapants. KW - Conservation and restoration. KW - Nettoyage. KW - Conservation et restauration KW - Conservation. UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:16233603 AB - This book contains the pre-printed papers and posters which were then presented at the Gels in Conservation conference, London 16 - 18 October 2017, plus an Appendix by Richard Wolbers 'Terminology and Properties of Selected Gels'.The texts in this volume represent the current theory, research and practice on the use of gel materials for treatment processes in the conservation of objects of art and surfaces in the built environment. The range of gels featured includes those drawn from the biological, cosmetic and food industries, as well as emerging products created specifically for conservation purposes.The growing importance of these materials, and their positive impact on conservation and environmental practice in terms of the use of fewer solvent-based, less toxic materials represents one of the conservation profession's contributions to the green movement. Some of the gel treatments discussed make for significantly safer working conditions, and all of them seek to manage and reduce risks to artworks and objects undergoing treatment.......helping to shape the path of future research in the specific area of cleaning fine art surfaces. ER -