Reviewing Conservation Treatments of Waterlogged Wood

Ruxiao Jiang; Fengjiao Wang; Meng Ding

doi:10.47297/taposatWSP2633-456930.20250602

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Reviewing Conservation Treatments of Waterlogged Wood
Reviewing Conservation Treatments of Waterlogged Wood
Sichuan Provincial Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041
Vol. 6, Issue 2, Pages: 157-162(2025)
Published：25 February 2025
DOI：10.47297/taposatWSP2633-456930.20250602
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Jiang Ruxiao,Wang Fengjiao,Ding Meng.Reviewing Conservation Treatments of Waterlogged Wood[J].Theory and Practice of Science and Technology,2025,06(02):157-162.
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Jiang Ruxiao,Wang Fengjiao,Ding Meng.Reviewing Conservation Treatments of Waterlogged Wood[J].Theory and Practice of Science and Technology,2025,06(02):157-162. DOI： 10.47297/taposatWSP2633-456930.20250602.

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Abstract

Waterlogged wood forms after long periods in wet soil

marine sites

and other humid environments. In anaerobic conditions

complete burial can preserve wood for extended periods

even with some decay

making it a rare but significant archaeological resource. This article explores the components of wood and its decay

highlighting the physical and chemical changes in wood exposed to water. It reviews various conservation treatments for waterlogged wood

examining each method's mechanism

procedure

advantages

and limitations. By assessing these treatments

the essay identifies which techniques might be preferred in the future

tailored to different situations and considerations.

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