Microbial deterioration and sustainable conservation of stone monuments and buildings
X Liu, RJ Koestler, T Warscheid, Y Katayama… - Nature …, 2020 - nature.com
Geomicrobially induced deterioration of stone monuments and buildings contributes to a
considerable loss of world cultural heritage, especially when exposed to a changing climate …
considerable loss of world cultural heritage, especially when exposed to a changing climate …
A comprehensive review of building materials modified with metal and metal oxide nanoparticles against microbial multiplication and growth
The biological deterioration of construction materials is one of the most significant problems
in their practical application. Providing these products with antimicrobial properties is also a …
in their practical application. Providing these products with antimicrobial properties is also a …
A review of the nature, role and control of lithobionts on stone cultural heritage: Weighing-up and managing biodeterioration and bioprotection
Lithobionts (rock-dwelling organisms) have been recognized as agents of aesthetic and
physico-chemical deterioration of stonework. In consequence, their removal from cultural …
physico-chemical deterioration of stonework. In consequence, their removal from cultural …
Fungal biodeterioration and preservation of cultural heritage, artwork, and historical artifacts: Extremophily and adaptation
Fungi are ubiquitous and important biosphere inhabitants, and their abilities to decompose,
degrade, and otherwise transform a massive range of organic and inorganic substances …
degrade, and otherwise transform a massive range of organic and inorganic substances …
Revisiting and reanalysing the concept of bioreceptivity 25 years on
Abstract 2020 marks 25 years since Olivier Guillitte defined the term 'bioreceptivity', to
describe the ability of a building material to be colonised by living organisms. Although …
describe the ability of a building material to be colonised by living organisms. Although …
TiO2-based nanocoatings for preserving architectural stone surfaces: An overview
P Munafò, GB Goffredo, E Quagliarini - Construction and Building Materials, 2015 - Elsevier
Titanium dioxide has been recently used in its nanometric form to develop smart products
and coatings on several building components so as to better preserve their visual aspect …
and coatings on several building components so as to better preserve their visual aspect …
Influence of environment on microbial colonization of historic stone buildings with emphasis on cyanobacteria
C C. Gaylarde - Heritage, 2020 - mdpi.com
Microbial cells that produce biofilms, or patinas, on historic buildings are affected by climatic
changes, mainly temperature, rainfall and air pollution, all of which will alter over future …
changes, mainly temperature, rainfall and air pollution, all of which will alter over future …
Biodeterioration of stone monuments: Studies on the influence of bioreceptivity on cyanobacterial biofilm growth and on the biocidal efficacy of essential oils in natural …
F Gabriele, R Ranaldi, L Bruno, C Casieri… - Science of The Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
An important field of research is devoted to the development of innovative, sustainable, and
safe methodologies to counteract biodeterioration of stone monuments due to the growth of …
safe methodologies to counteract biodeterioration of stone monuments due to the growth of …
Black fungi and stone heritage conservation: ecological and metabolic assays for evaluating colonization potential and responses to traditional biocides
Identifying species involved in biodeterioration processes is helpful, however further effort is
needed to assess their ecological requirements and actual activity. Black fungi (BF) …
needed to assess their ecological requirements and actual activity. Black fungi (BF) …
Community structures of bacteria and archaea associated with the biodeterioration of sandstone sculptures at the Beishiku Temple
Abstract The Beishiku (North Grottoes) Temple is suffering from serious weathering erosion
as well as biological attacks. In this study, the total genomic DNA of 72 samples was …
as well as biological attacks. In this study, the total genomic DNA of 72 samples was …