Theme Group -1 relates with Fundamental Scientific Aspects in Transitional Metals and Deterioration.
Within this theme group (TG-1), discussions and knowledge exchange will take place to understand what is happening. Thus it includes degradation mechanisms, accelerated ageing as judgement of conservation treatments, analytical support for diagnostics, and synergistic (environmental) effects.
Co-ordinator: Matija Strlic

Theme Group - 2: Active Conservation - Chemical Aspects. Items as conventional methods, inhibitors and deacidification will be discussed here (TG-2);
Co-ordinator: Jana Kolar

Theme Group -3: Active Conservation - Physical Aspects. Here in TG-3 items as paper splitting, strengthening, leaf casting and cleaning will be discussed.
Co-ordinator: Manfred Anders

Theme Group -4 deals with Preventive Conservation. Environmental storage conditions, boxing and other issues are the principal items belonging to this working group (TG-4).
Co-ordinator: John Havermans

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