Radiosterilization of paper-based documents: the potential effects of gamma radiation on printing inks

Authors

  • Anderson Gomes de Jesus AMAN, EB
  • Luis Eduardo Barreira Brandão Instituto de Engenharia Nuclear
  • César Marques Salgado Instituto de Engenharia Nuclear

Keywords:

gamma radiation, paper, ink

Abstract

This report presents a study of the contribution of gamma radiation on printing inks degradation. The work was performed as part of a Master’s Degree dissertation in Nuclear Science and Technology in view of the development of a safe method of disinfection and treatment of paper samples.

Author Biography

César Marques Salgado, Instituto de Engenharia Nuclear

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References

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JESUS, A. G.; BRANDÃO, L. E. B.; SALGADO, C. M. Radiosterilization of historical documents: the potential effects of gamma irradiation on paper and printing inks. In: INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR ATLANTIC CONFERENCE, - ENAN - Meeting on Nuclear Aplications, 13., 2017, Belo Horizonte. Anais… Rio de Janeiro: ABEN, 2017. Não paginado.

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Published

2021-07-08

How to Cite

de Jesus, A. G., Brandão, L. E. B., & Salgado, C. M. (2021). Radiosterilization of paper-based documents: the potential effects of gamma radiation on printing inks. Instituto De Engenharia Nuclear: Progress Report, (3), 13. Retrieved from https://revistas.ien.gov.br/index.php/ienprogressreport/article/view/310

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Application of Nuclear Techniques in Health and Environment