Using SEM in monitoring changes in archaeological wood: A review (original) (raw)

Abstract

This paper focuses on the role of scanning electron microscope in understanding and assessing the changes in the anatomical structure of archaeological wood caused by deterioration agents and treatment procedures. Scanning electron microscopy is considered an important tool for observing the structural changes in degraded wood tissues at the level of cell wall, evaluating their damage, and identifying the causal agent of decay patterns. Additionally it is very helpful in the assessment of materials and methods used in treatment of archaeological wood, especially during cleaning and consolidation processes which have different effects on the wood structure. Such valuable information helps in developing appropriate procedures for conserving wooden artifacts. Although the data obtained from SEM examination illustrates the morphological and structural changes of the wood, it sometimes provides an indication to the changes in its chemical composition. Therefore, investigations based on S...

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