Biodeterioration of canvas paintings: microbial role and development of sustainable treatments for biocontrol
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DOI: 10.1007/s00253-025-13553-8
Abstract: Biodeterioration of paintings, caused by microorganisms interacting with the organic/inorganic compounds of the canvas, represents a serious problem for preserving cultural heritage. In our study, the microbial degradation caused on an eighteenth century painting “Sant’Anna,… read more here.
Keywords: paintings microbial; role; canvas; biodeterioration canvas ... See more keywords
Biodeterioration of Roman hypogea: the case study of the Catacombs of SS. Marcellino and Pietro (Rome, Italy)
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DOI: 10.1007/s13213-019-01460-z
Abstract: No information exists on phototrophs growing on the stone surfaces of the Catacombs of SS. Marcellino and Pietro (the site was only recently opened to the public in 2014). Therefore, it was decided to characterise… read more here.
Keywords: marcellino pietro; roman; catacombs marcellino; biodeterioration ... See more keywords
Eco-Sustainable Approaches to Prevent and/or Eradicate Fungal Biodeterioration on Easel Painting
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DOI: 10.3390/coatings14010124
Abstract: Eliminating and controlling fungal biodeterioration is one of the most important challenges of easel painting conservation. Historically, the pathologies produced by biodeterioration agents had been treated with non-specific products or with biocides specially designed for… read more here.
Keywords: eco sustainable; approaches prevent; sustainable approaches; fungal biodeterioration ... See more keywords
Eco-Friendly Solution Based on Rosmarinus officinalis Hydro-Alcoholic Extract to Prevent Biodeterioration of Cultural Heritage Objects and Buildings
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DOI: 10.3390/ijms231911463
Abstract: Biodeterioration of cultural heritage is caused by different organisms capable of inducing complex alteration processes. The present study aimed to evaluate the efficiency of Rosmarinus officinalis hydro-alcoholic extract to inhibit the growth of deteriogenic microbial… read more here.
Keywords: alcoholic extract; cultural heritage; officinalis hydro; hydro alcoholic ... See more keywords
Diversity and Metabolic Activity of Fungi Causing Biodeterioration of Canvas Paintings
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DOI: 10.3390/jof8060589
Abstract: Research into the biodeteriorative potential of fungi can serve as an indicator of the condition of heritage items. Biodeterioration of canvas paintings as a result of fungal metabolic activity is understudied with respect to both… read more here.
Keywords: canvas paintings; metabolic activity; diversity; biodeterioration canvas ... See more keywords
The Role of Lichens, Mosses, and Vascular Plants in the Biodeterioration of Historic Buildings: A Review
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DOI: 10.3390/plants11243429
Abstract: Biodeterioration is defined as the alteration of a given substrate due to a combination of physical and chemical factors produced by living organisms when attached to such materials. This phenomenon attracts scientific research attention due… read more here.
Keywords: vascular plants; role lichens; lichens mosses; biodeterioration ... See more keywords