The global bio-diversity of fungi has been extensively investigated and their species number
has been estimated. Notably, the development of molecular phylogeny has revealed an …

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 …

The global diversity of fungi has been estimated using several different approaches. There is
somewhere between 2–11 million estimated species, but the number of formally described …

Cultural heritage objects constitute a very diverse environment, inhabited by various
bacteria and fungi. The impact of these microorganisms on the degradation of artworks is …

Two subterranean ancient Chinese tombs of over 1700 years old, one from the Jin Dynasty
and another from the Han Dynasty, were investigated in relation to black spots associated …

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 …

Engineering and civil developments have relied on synthetic polymers and plastics
(including polyethylene, polypropylene, polyamide, etc.) for decades, especially where their …

Significant percent of world cultural heritage artifacts is threatened by fungal infestation.
Fungi can deteriorate different substrates via various physical and chemical mechanisms …

Epoxy resins are highly valued for their remarkable mechanical and chemical properties and
are extensively used in various applications such as coatings, adhesives, and fiber …

Featured Application This work expands the current knowledge of fungal agents and their
role in the biodeterioration of limestone rocks, while providing tools for the development of …