Chemical Wisdom in Restoration of Ivory Cultural Relics: Inorganic Materials, Organic Polymer Materials, Hybrid Materials, Biomimetic Materials and Microbial Induced Mineralization
LIU Xu-Jiang1*, DONG Lie2
1. College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu 610066, China; 2. Qingbaijiang District Honghu High School, Chengdu 610502, China
Abstract This paper analyzes the degradation mechanisms and restoration strategies of ivory cultural relics from a chemical perspective.Employing the innovative framework of“material screening-reaction control-structural restoration”,chemical methods have successfully addressed restoration challenges ranging from macroscopic cracks to microscopic pores.Inorganic materials are used to fill structural defects,organic polymers provide reinforcement through penetration,biomimetic mineralization techniques replicate natural components,and microbially induced mineralization facilitates“natural healing”.These techniques have not only provided scientific solutions for the restoration of precious ivory relics,such as those unearthed from the Sanxingdui and Jinsha sites,but also underscore the profound value of chemical wisdom in cultural heritage preservation.In the future,multidisciplinary integration will further drive the innovation of chemical technologies,injecting new vitality into the field of cultural relic restoration.
LIU Xu-Jiang, DONG Lie. Chemical Wisdom in Restoration of Ivory Cultural Relics: Inorganic Materials, Organic Polymer Materials, Hybrid Materials, Biomimetic Materials and Microbial Induced Mineralization[J]. Chinese Journal of Chemical Education, 2026, 47(2): 1-8.
