Over the last two decades, the biotechnologies applied to Cultural heritage (CH) have
become a successful novel alternative to the traditional approaches in the CH conservation …

Cultural heritage buildings of stone construction require careful restorative actions to
maintain them as close to the original condition as possible. This includes consolidation and …

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

In the field of built heritage, the removal of reddish-brown and greenish stains presents a
complex challenge frequently encountered by experts. Consequently, numerous studies …

This article presents a thorough overview of gel-based cleaning methods used in art
conservation. It covers the evolution of traditional approaches and the development of …

In the field of cultural heritage restoration, the removal of iron corrosion stains is a difficult
problem to deal with, especially in stone materials. Many studies in recent years have been …

In restoration and conservation practices, biocide treatments are considered one of the most
practical approaches to remove biological colonization on artworks, including stone …

In the field of cultural heritage, the use of natural gels is rising for the application of active
agents. Here, two natural polymers are assessed: agar, a pioneer hydrogel for conservation …

Aims This study reports the results of the application of a new agar‐gauze biogel system
activated with viable bacterial cells to altered wall paintings. Methods and Results …

Salt crystallization is one of the most dangerous forms of degradation affecting frescoes. This
phenomenon can lead to cracking, flaking and detachment of the pictorial layer, ultimately …