Iron Gall Ink Resources

My thanks to Ibby Lanfear for these up-to-date articles on iron gall ink.

• Iron-gall inks: a review of their degradation mechanisms and conservation treatments
• Non-destructive analyses of iron-polyphenolic complexes for reconstructing iron-gall inks historical recipes
• Exploring the properties and degradation of iron gall inks and logwood ink and their mixtures on various paper supports
• In-depth phenolic characterization of iron gall inks by deconstructing representative Iberian recipes

This is some of the easiest-to-find, top-in-Google content; however, it often does not reflect up-to-date research. Even if it is easier to understand, consume with caution. These are linked here so that you can cross-check any pages you might have previously read. (The irony of signal-boosting out-of-date content, thus making it appear higher in the search results, is not lost on me.)

• Phytochemical Profiling and Biological Activities of Quercus sp. Galls (Oak Galls): A Systematic Review of Studies Published in the Last 5 Years
• The Iron Gall Ink Website: How to make ink - ingredients and Iron gall ink Chemistry
• Why is it important to understand the nature and chemistry of tannins to exploit their potential as nutraceuticals?
• Ferric tannate
• New insights into iron-gall inks through the use of historically accurate reconstructions
• New Insights into the Chemistry and Structure ofChemistry and Structure of Iron Gall Ink
• New insights into iron-gall inks through the use of historically accurate reconstructions
• Extraction of gallic acid
• Tannin in foods: Classification, Dietary Sources, and Processing Strategies to Minimize Anti-Nutrient Effects
• Quercitannic and gallotannic acids

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