Preserving Library of Congress treasures is goal of FSU researcher
From Florida State University:
With more than 134 million items in its collection, the Library of Congress has no shortage of reading materials. This summer, a Florida State University chemist will use his knowledge of cellulose, a key component of paper, to help the world's largest library find ways to preserve its vast treasure trove of books, manuscripts, maps, newspapers and pamphlets, many irreplaceable.