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 …

Bioreceptivity of building stones: A review

AZ Miller, P Sanmartín, L Pereira-Pardo… - Science of the total …, 2012 - Elsevier
In 1995, Guillitte defined bioreceptivity, a new term in ecology, as the ability of a material to
be colonized by living organisms. Information about the bioreceptivity of stone is of great …

Biodiversity of cyanobacteria and green algae on monuments in the Mediterranean Basin: an overview

MF Macedo, AZ Miller, A Dionísio… - …, 2009 - microbiologyresearch.org
The presence and deteriorating action of micro-organisms on monuments and stone works
of art have received considerable attention in the last few years. Knowledge of the microbial …

Revisiting and reanalysing the concept of bioreceptivity 25 years on

P Sanmartín, AZ Miller, B Prieto, HA Viles - Science of The Total …, 2021 - Elsevier
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 …
Co** with biological growth on stone heritage objects: methods, products, applications, and perspectives
D Pinna - 2017 - taylorfrancis.com
Co** with Biological Growth on Stone Heritage Objects: Methods, Products, Applications,
and Perspectives offers hands-on guidance for addressing the specific challenges involved …

[PDF][PDF] Microbial growth and its effects on inorganic heritage materials

D Pinna - Microorganisms in the deterioration and preservation of …, 2021 - library.oapen.org
Cultural heritage objects composed of inorganic materials, such as metals and stones,
support microbial life. Many factors affect the growth of microorganisms: moisture, pH, light …

Cyanobacterial biofilms in monuments and caves

P Albertano - Ecology of cyanobacteria II: their diversity in space and …, 2012 - Springer
Biofilm-forming cyanobacteria are widespread inhabitants of exposed stones in
archaeological and historical sites and caves. Outdoors, these phototrophic biofilms are …

Anatase as an alternative application for preventing biodeterioration of mortars: Evaluation and comparison with other biocides

AJ Fonseca, F Pina, MF Macedo, N Leal… - International …, 2010 - Elsevier
The aim of this study is the comparison between different treatments (anatase and two
conventional biocides: Biotin T and Anios) for preventing biodeterioration of mortars. The …

[HTML][HTML] The intrinsic primary bioreceptivity of concrete in the coastal environment–A review

JR Bone, R Stafford, AE Hall, RJH Herbert - Developments in the Built …, 2022 - Elsevier
The proliferation of artificial concrete structures (ACSs) in the marine environment causes
intertidal habitat loss and is a poor surrogate for natural rocky shores in terms of species …