Fungi are ubiquitous and important biosphere inhabitants, and their abilities to decompose,
degrade, and otherwise transform a massive range of organic and inorganic substances …

Since ancient time, magnificence and beauty have been the goals of architecture. Artists and
architects used high strength, durable and beautiful stones like marble and limestone for the …

Petra, Angkor, Copan, Venice, Lascaux, Easter Island—all are examples of irreplaceable
cultural heritage built in stone and now slowly disappearing. In 1996 the Getty Conservation …

Abstract 2020 marks 25 years since Olivier Guillitte defined the term 'bioreceptivity', to
describe the ability of a building material to be colonised by living organisms. Although …

Outcrops of granitic rocks cover a large proportion of the Earth's surface and host a range of
spectacular landforms and landscapes, from extensive plains dotted by inselbergs to deeply …

This work presents a review of the findings of calcium oxalate films, a widespread decay
phenomenon recovered on stone and other substrates (mortars, wall and easel paintings …

Coping with Biological Growth on Stone Heritage Objects: Methods, Products, Applications,
and Perspectives offers hands-on guidance for addressing the specific challenges involved …

Nanotechnology has allowed for significant progress in architectural, artistic, archaeological,
or museum heritage conservation for repairing and preventing damages produced by …

This paper aims to present a comprehensive review of the literature on the definition and
development of the concepts of heritage and sustainability. The harmful effects of various …

Atmospheric pollution and weathering of stone surfaces in urban historic buildings
frequently results in disfigurement or damage by salt crust formation (often gypsum) …