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 …

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 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 …

To keep the integrity of our common cultural heritage there is a growing need to understand
its deterioration mechanisms, so that aesthetical and structural alterations can be predicted …

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 Maltese islands are rich in late Roman and Byzantine catacombs dating back to the
third century AD These include pagan, Christian and Jewish burial sites, often decorated by …

Mural paintings are some of the oldest and most important cultural expressions of mankind
and play an important role for the understanding of societies and civilizations. These cultural …

In northern Portugal it was identified that some mural paintings from the 15th and 16th
centuries disclose a chromatic alteration in the form of black stains possibly of …

The Salón de Reinos, a remnant of the 17th century Palacio del Buen Retiro, was built as a
recreational residence under the reign of Felipe IV between 1632 and 1640 and was the …

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