Limestone biodeterioration: A review on the Portuguese cultural heritage scenario

AC Pinheiro, N Mesquita, J Trovão, F Soares… - Journal of cultural …, 2019 - Elsevier
Stone, one of the earliest testimonies of human artistic expression, is susceptible to
biodeterioration by microorganisms. The most frequent stone colonizing agents are algae …

Development of controlled release systems of biocides for the conservation of cultural heritage

C Dresler, ML Saladino, C Demirbag… - International …, 2017 - Elsevier
The presence of microorganisms is one of the main causes of monument deterioration.
Biocides are usually applied after or before restoration in order to prevent or slow down …

[HTML][HTML] Biodegradation and microbial contamination of limestone surfaces: an experimental study from Batalha Monastery, Portugal

Y Ding, CSC Salvador, AT Caldeira, E Angelini… - Corrosion and …, 2021 - mdpi.com
An experimental study was conducted to assess the nature and extent of the biodeterioration
of the limestone in the Batalha Monastery in Portugal. Stone fragments covered with …

Innovative conservation techniques for bio-deteriorated and soiled ornamental stone in urban areas: laser versus plasma vapour cleaning

Y Ding - 2023 - dspace.uevora.pt
This project aims to investigate the application of two innovative technologies-laser cleaning
and plasma treatment for the conservation of limestone materials in urban environment, the …

Essential Oils of Plants as Biocides Against Microorganisms Isolated from Portuguese Convent of Christ in Tomar

DMR Mateus, FMC Costa, RP Triães - International Conference on …, 2022 - Springer
Biodeterioration observed in art and architectural works holding patrimonial value is
primarily due to the proliferation of various microorganisms, that through their energy …

Environmental Science and Technology: Sustainable Development

Z Yang - Springer
The 2022 13th International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology (ICEST
2022) was held as virtual conference during October 21–23, 2022. The Conference has …