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The Impact of Enzymes on the Physical and Chemical Properties of Paint Layers in Historical Oil Paintings: An Experimental Study

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Last updated: 04 Jan 2025

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This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of lipase and protease enzymes in removing soot stains from the paint layers of historical oil paintings while minimizing changes to color and chemical composition. Using experimental mock-ups based on a historical oil painting from Fatima Ismail Palace, varying concentrations (1%, 3%, and 5%) of each enzyme was applied. The results were evaluated using scanning electron microscope (SEM-EDX), colorimetric analysis, and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. The SEM analysis revealed that higher concentrations of both enzymes achieved greater stain removal. Colorimetric analysis indicated that 3% concentrations of both lipase and protease provided optimal cleaning with minimal color alteration, while higher concentrations led to increased color changes. FTIR analysis showed that the enzymes, particularly at 3% and 5%, altered specific chemical bonds associated with the soot stains. Overall, the study demonstrates the potential of lipase and protease enzymes in controlled cleaning of oil paintings, suggesting that 5% concentrations are most effective for removing stains while preserving the original paint layer's integrity.

DOI

10.21608/arcs.2024.334715.1053

Keywords

Soot stain, Color change, Lipase Enzyme, Protease enzyme, conservation

Authors

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Rasha

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Abdul Salam

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Conservation Department, Faculty of Archaeology, South Valley University, Qena, Egypt.

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rasha.mamdouh41@gmail.com

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Qena

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Abdelrahman

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Elserogy

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Mohamed

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Conservation Department, Faculty of Archaeology, Fayoum University, Fayoum, Egypt.

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ams00@fayoum.edu.eg

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Fayoum

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Shaaban

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Abdel Aal

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Mohamed Mahmoud

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Conservation Department, Faculty of Archaeology, Fayoum University, Fayoum, Egypt.

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smm00@fayoum.edu.eg

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Fayoum

Orcid

0000-0003-2446-4216

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Mahmoud

Last Name

Korany

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Sayed

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Conservation Department, Faculty of Archaeology, Luxor University, Luxor, Egypt.

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mahmoudsayed.sca@gmail.com

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Luxor

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0000-0001-6384-0910

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5

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2

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52523

Issue Date

2024-12-01

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2024-11-09

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2024-12-01

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38

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53

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2682-3454

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2682-3462

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Advanced Research in Conservation Science

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The Impact of Enzymes on the Physical and Chemical Properties of Paint Layers in Historical Oil Paintings: An Experimental Study

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30 Dec 2024