Lavender is in the research spotlight due to its increasing economic importance, while
market demand is expected to continue to grow. Among the hundreds of essential-oil …

Biodeterioration is when living organisms chemically or physically change or alter the
appearance of materials objects. Organisms can colonize and destroy valuable cultural …

Essential oils (EOs) have been known for a long time, and they are used in several fields
such as medicine and aromatherapy, as well as in the food and pharmaceutical industries …

The objective of this study was to evaluate the antifungal activity of nanoemulsions
encapsulating essential oil of oregano (Origanum vulgare), both in vitro and after application …

The use of traditional biocides to reduce bio-deterioration phenomena of stone monuments
is increasingly deterred, due to risks for human health and the environment, as well as for …

Lithobionts (rock-dwelling organisms) have been recognized as agents of aesthetic and
physico-chemical deterioration of stonework. In consequence, their removal from cultural …

Essential oils (EOs) are products of plant origin and include mixtures of different chemical
compounds. These volatile substances have many interesting properties, including …

Microorganisms colonize caves extensively, and in caves open for tourism they may cause
alterations on wall surfaces. This is a major concern in caves displaying Paleolithic art …

Biodeterioration is a complex network of interactions between macro/micro-biological
systems and organic/inorganic substrates involving physical and chemical alterations …

Essential oils (EOs) have been used for centuries, and interest in these compounds has
been revived in recent years. Due to their unique chemical composition as well as …