There's several Android apps that can read passports assuming your phone has a NFC chip (most do now):
Here's the top one I found:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nl.innovalor.nfciddocshowcase
Not sure if something similar exists for iOS.
You might want to check out this book: https://www.amazon.com/Passport-America-History-Document/dp/019992757X
It might be able to answer some of your questions!
It might be a tight fit, I’m sure you can find other options; here’s another one: it’s like a passport book wallet https://www.amazon.com/WALNEW-Passport-Holder-Traveling-Rosegold/dp/B07C6ZR4MG/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_sspa?crid=2PZ6WHS3KOXXW&keywords=passport%2Bcover%2Bfor%2Blarge%2Bbook%2Bus&qid=1653033500&sprefix=passport%2Bcover%2Bfor%2Blarge%2Bbook%2Bus...
I got this clear cover to protect it
Clear Passport Cover Plastic Passport Protector Vinyl ID Card Protector Case Holder Travel Pack of 6 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VF53P8C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_2TJVPASG80HQMYC5NGPG?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Take some photos of it (front cover, side view, back cover, and the bio / photo page from a slightly tilted angle while masking / covering your personal information), and upload it to an Imgur album, and paste the link here.
That way, we can review just how bad the warping and deterioration might be, and whether immigration officials in stricter countries may be likely to view it as damaged.
> scanned to see if the electronic components are still in tact?
You can use the ReadID NFC app for Android or iPhone to test whether the RFID / NFC chip was affected:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nl.innovalor.nfciddocshowcase