The present invention discloses a
cardanol emulsion, a preparation method thereof and a method for using the same in reinforcing archaeological paint films, belonging to the technical field of cultural relics protection. The preparation method of the
cardanol emulsion includes: a
cardanol monomer dispersion step: taking 1-4 parts of cardanol, 1-3 parts of a
solvent, 1-3 parts of an emulsifier, and 4-6 parts of water, mixing the cardanol and the
solvent in an appropriate ratio to form a dispersion; an emulsification step: sequentially adding the emulsifier and water to the dispersion, and fully mixing evenly to form a cardanol
emulsion. In the present invention, cardanol penetrates into the damaged archaeological paint film, and through the
catalysis of fungal
laccase, cardanol reacts with the broken
urushiol polymer fragments in the paint film to in-situ generate oligomers similar to raw paint films, playing a role in repairing the holes in the paint film, promoting the healing of the cracks in the paint film, and improving the strength of the paint film. The present invention simulates the film-forming process of raw
lacquer, ensures the maximum compatibility between the reinforcing material and the cultural relic body, and at the same time has the remarkable advantages of environmental friendliness.