Deacidification of paper relics by plasma technology

Abstract With the acidification of paper and paper-containing relics becoming increasingly serious, a convenient, effective and harmless method for deacidification has become an urgent necessity in the protection of paper relics. In this research, a novel method for reducing the acidity of paper by plasma technology is presented, which can be used simply at room temperature and atmospheric pressure. The pH of the paper rises to alkalescence rapidly after treatment and remains stable with no color change, with a slight accompanying increase in the mechanical properties of the paper.