The identification of microorganisms involved in biodeterioration/biodegradation process is
determinant to understand their effects on cultural assets, and furthermore, it is a crucial step …

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 …

Paintings are essential components of cultural heritage all over the world. They consist of
organic molecules such as oils, waxes, gums, sugars, polysaccharides, and proteins that …

The bioremediation intervention was performed by utilisation both of whole bacterial cell of a
selected strain, and purified enzymes in solution by swab, paper-disk and brush …

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 microbiota present in cultural heritage objects, made by diverse inorganic and organic
materials and inserted into particular environment, represents a complex and dynamic …

The biodeterioration process involves every type of Cultural Heritage item, including
monuments, stoneworks, frescoes, and easel paintings. The accurate study of the microbial …

The biodeterioration of historic-artistic manufacts is related to several biological systems,
including fungi and bacteria, whose metabolic activities and vegetative development have a …

Cultural heritage includes everything that mankind has created in the past and has impacted
the development of culture. These objects can be subject to biodeterioration, including the …

Throughout history humans have used the most beautiful and durable stones for
monumental buildings. Beginning in the sixth century BC, marbles extracted from the …