Fungal biodeterioration and preservation of cultural heritage, artwork, and historical artifacts: Extremophily and adaptation

GM Gadd, M Fomina, F Pinzari - Microbiology and Molecular …, 2024 - Am Soc Microbiol
Fungi are ubiquitous and important biosphere inhabitants, and their abilities to decompose,
degrade, and otherwise transform a massive range of organic and inorganic substances …

Is the fungus Aspergillus a threat to cultural heritage?

SM Romero, SL Giudicessi, RG Vitale - Journal of Cultural Heritage, 2021 - Elsevier
Biodeterioration is related to several biological systems and metabolic activities of fungi and
bacteria. Fungal contamination is determined by the availability of water and temperature …

[HTML][HTML] Biosynthesis of titanium dioxide nanoparticles using probiotic bacterial strain, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, and evaluate of their biocompatibility and antifungal …

G Abdel-Maksoud, M Abdel-Nasser… - Biomass Conversion …, 2023 - Springer
The main goal of the current study is to biosynthesize titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2-
NPs) using green approach to biocontrol of different fungal strains isolated from historical …

[HTML][HTML] Investigations of museum indoor microclimate and air quality. Case study from Romania

DC Ilieș, F Marcu, T Caciora, L Indrie, A Ilieș, A Albu… - Atmosphere, 2021 - mdpi.com
Poor air quality inside museums is one of the main causes influencing the state of
conservation of exhibits. Even if they are mostly placed in a controlled environment because …

[HTML][HTML] Current insights in fungal importance—a comprehensive review

VM Corbu, I Gheorghe-Barbu, AȘ Dumbravă… - Microorganisms, 2023 - mdpi.com
Besides plants and animals, the Fungi kingdom describes several species characterized by
various forms and applications. They can be found in all habitats and play an essential role …

[HTML][HTML] The mysterious mould outbreak-A comprehensive fungal colonisation in a climate-controlled museum repository challenges the environmental guidelines for …

CJ Bastholm, AM Madsen, B Andersen… - Journal of Cultural …, 2022 - Elsevier
Within the last decade, fungal colonisations have increased in Danish museum repositories.
The growth is unexpected, as many Danish museums strive to comply with the …

Fungal exposome, human health, and unmet needs: a 2022 update with special focus on allergy

J Vitte, M Michel, A Malinovschi, M Caminati… - Allergy, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Humans inhale, ingest, and touch thousands of fungi each day. The ubiquity and diversity of
the fungal kingdom, reflected by its complex taxonomy, are in sharp contrast with our scarce …

[HTML][HTML] Nanoencapsulated essential oils with enhanced antifungal activity for potential application on agri-food, material and environmental fields

M Kapustová, G Granata, E Napoli, A Puškárová… - Antibiotics, 2021 - mdpi.com
Nanotechnology is a new frontier of this century that finds applications in various fields of
science with important effects on our life and on the environment. Nanoencapsulation of …

[HTML][HTML] Xerophilic fungi contaminating historically valuable easel paintings from Slovenia

P Zalar, D Graf Hriberšek, C Gostinčar… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Historically valuable canvas paintings are often exposed to conditions enabling microbial
deterioration. Painting materials, mainly of organic origin, in combination with high humidity …

Colored stains: microbial survey of cellulose-based and lignin rich papers

J Pavlović, A Puškárová, M Planý, Z Farkas… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Over the centuries, various types of paper have been produced, each characterized by a
different ratio of natural macromolecules, mainly lignin and cellulose. Handmade paper has …