It is important to characterize the microorganisms involved in biodeterioration processes to
understand their effects on cultural assets and to define an efficient strategy for protecting …

The microbial community dwelling on the damaged parts of a 16th century painting
displayed in the medieval church of San Giacomo Maggiore (Bologna-Italy), was evaluated …

The Campania region in southern Italy is noted for its large number of churches that harbour
invaluable frescoes, dated from the beginnings of the 4th up to the 13th century. The wall …

The aim of this work is the material characterization of wall paintings and biodegradation
assessment, including the analysis of microbial growth and the effect of microbial …

The role of fungi in the biodeterioration of frescos has been investigated by microbiological
and ultrastructural techniques. With this aim, the mycoflora present on samples taken from …

Living organisms can induce deterioration of cultural heritage. Conservation strategies
aimed at avoiding damage and aiding restoration, require a comprehensive knowledge of …

Microbiological monitoring represents one of the most useful methods to assess potential
risks related to the integrity of cultural heritage. The objective of this work was to evaluate the …

This work was focused on the study of the biodegradation processes jeopardizing a mural
painting conserved in the basement of Ariadne House (archaeological site of Pompeii, Italy) …

Microbial communities colonising outdoor sculptures form intricate and dynamic
ecosystems, which can accelerate the deterioration processes of the artworks and pose …

The study performed on the stone materials from the Convent of Christ revealed the
presence of a complex microbial ecosystem, emphasizing the determinant role of …