This paper presents a review of the biodeterioration of architectural paint films by bacteria,
fungi and algae, concentrating on external films. 107 references are cited in the following …

THE EFFECT OF SOME ESSENTIAL OILS ON ASPERGILLUS NIGER AND ALTERNARIA
ALTERNATA INFESTATION IN ARCHAEOLOGICAL OIL PAINTINGS Page 1 Mediterranean …

The microbial quality of materials and final products of a reputable paint industry in Lagos
area were analysed. The bacterial contaminants isolated in the paint-products included …

Eliminating and controlling fungal biodeterioration is one of the most important challenges of
easel painting conservation. Historically, the pathologies produced by biodeterioration …

The aim of this study is to evaluate the antimicrobial efficacy of three microbial culture
extracts (MCEs) and their mixtures as green and eco-friendly biocides against microbes …

The environmental conditions of the museum exhibition facilities and storage areas have
been shown to be the most crucial factor concerning the preservation of collections and …

Paint deterioration is a serious esthetic and economic concern attributed to microbial activity.
Identifying these microbes is crucial to mitigating their deleterious effects. This paper …

Biodeterioration plays a significant role in the damage and loss of monuments including
gypsum work. Bacteria and fungi are mainly responsible for the biodeterioration of gypsum …

The utility of Raman spectroscopy, characterized by excellent lateral resolution, in capturing
the degradation of paints was investigated. Six fresh and six spoilt acrylic emulsion paint …

A novel approach was developed to investigate the applicability of green-synthesised
tellurium nanoparticles (Te-NPs) for the conservation of historical oil paintings from the …