Research

Since the project began, a number of research projects have focused on the Mary Rose and her treasures. Published papers include:

• Passive storage of waterlogged archaeological wood
• Radiosensitivity of microbes and insects
• Research studies involving PEG
• Optimising freeze drying of waterlogged archaeological wood
• University of Portsmouth – exploring the biological contribution to sulfate production
• University of Kent – development of strontium carbonate nanoparticle treatment to sequester sulfate and neutralise the wood / exploration of chelating agents to remove iron from the wood and therefore eliminate the catalyst for sulphur oxidation and acid production
• University of Cambridge – development of new polymers for the treatment of waterlogged archaeological wood