Researchers have developed a new self-dissolving hydrogel that helps reinforce and preserve 800-year-old wood from shipwrecks, mitigating decay caused by seawater and bacteria.
The hydrogel, made from sodium alginate and silver nanoparticles, reinforces waterlogged wood and shows significant preservation effects in just a matter of days.
Current methods to preserve soggy wood involve lengthy processes like freeze-drying, leaving many shipwrecks vulnerable to degradation over time.
The application of the hydrogel not only strengthens wood structure but also introduces antibacterial properties, enhancing preservation efforts for historical artifacts.
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