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Microorganisms in the Deterioration and Preservation of Cultural Heritage

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This open access book offers a comprehensive overview of the role and potential of microorganisms in the degradation and preservation of cultural materials (e.g. stone, metals, graphic documents, textiles, paintings, glass, etc.). Microorganisms are a major cause of deterioration in cultural artefac...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Joseph, Edith (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2021.
Edition:1st ed. 2021.
Subjects:
Microbiology.
Cultural property.
Microbial ecology.
Microbial genetics.
Enzymology.
Industrial microbiology.
Cultural Heritage.
Microbial Ecology.
Microbial Genetics.
Industrial Microbiology.
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Table of Contents:
  • Part 1: Occurrence of microorganisms in heritage materials
  • Chapter 1: Microbial growth and its effects on inorganic heritage materials
  • Chapter 2: Microbiota and biochemical processes involved for biodeterioration of cultural heritage and protection
  • Chapter 3: Molecular-based techniques for the study of microbial communities in artworks
  • Chapter 4: Extreme colonizers and rapid profiteers: the challenging world of microorganisms that attack paper and parchment
  • Part 2: Green methods again biodeterioration
  • Chapter 5: Novel antibiofilm non-biocide strategies
  • Chapter 6: Green mitigation strategy for cultural heritage using bacterial biocides
  • Chapter 7: New perspectives against biodeterioration through public lighting
  • Part 3: Biocleaning and bio-based conservation methods
  • Chapter 8: Bioremoval of graffiti in the context of current biocleaning research
  • Chapter 9: Ancient textiles deterioration and restoration: the case of biocleaning of an Egyptian shroud heldin the Torino Museum"
  • Chapter 10: Advanced biocleaning system for historical wall paintings
  • Chapter 11: Sustainable restoration through biotechnological processes: a proof of concept
  • Chapter 12: The role microorganisms for the removal of nitrates and sulfates on artistic stoneworks
  • Chapter 13: Protection and consolidation of stone heritage by bacterial carbonatogenesis
  • Chapter 14: Siderophore-removal of iron corrosion products from wood and textiles
  • Chapter 15: Bio-based corrosion inhibitors for metal heritage. .

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