2025 Poster Session

The present work is undertaken with a view to harnessing nanotechnology as one of the most important frontier sciences for the development of the effectiveness of volatile oils and chemical insecticides. Experimental studies were done to evaluate the effectiveness of two volatile oils (Cinnamon, and Eucalyptus) oils and two chemical insecticides (Carbon disulfide, and Paradichlorobenzene) before and after adding Silver Nanoparticles on the color change and the morphology of infected dyed woolen textile by Anthrenus verbasci. The concentration of volatile oils and chemical insecticides applied on infected dyed woolen textile before adding silver nanoparticles was 3% (v/v) and in the case of adding silver nanoparticles was 1.5% (v/v). The results showed that cinnamon oil is the best material before and after adding silver nanoparticles which didn’t affect dyed woolen samples in color change and the morphology of the woolen samples.

     This paper presents a new approach for preventive conservation of a decorated historical textile no.9697 dating back to Muhammad Ali’s period by using cinnamon oil added to silver nanoparticles. Because of storing in uncontrolled environments at Museum of Islamic Art, Cairo, it was infected by insects especially Anthrenus verbasci, so this study shows how we will prevent this piece of textile from any infection in the future by preserve it in controlled microclimate. A documentation, examination and analysis of this piece were performed to develop a scientific plan of conservation treatment. Examinations with Digital Microscope clarify the fiber structure and the deterioration aspects. FTIR- ART determined the kinds of dyes and organic stains, SEM identified the kind of fibers, stage of deterioration and surface morphology. This paper will review the conservation treatment step by step.