All types of building materials are rapidly colonized by microorganisms, initially through an
invisible and then later a visible biofilm that leads to their biodeterioration. Over centuries …

Biodeterioration can be defined as any undesired change of the properties of a material
caused by biological activity of living organisms. The biodeterioration of stone materials is …

This work aimed at evaluating the possible use of several organic compounds as novel
conservation products against the biocolonization of cultural heritage materials. In a first …

Bacteria can live either as free planktonic cells in bulk solution, or as sessile cells attached
to a surface. In addition to their attachment status, sessile bacteria are part of sessile …

Microbial communities colonising outdoor sculptures form intricate and dynamic
ecosystems, which can accelerate the deterioration processes of the artworks and pose …

Stone architectural heritage exposed outdoor represents a challenging habitat for biological
growths; nevertheless, biocolonization on heritage structure is ubiquitous and represents a …

Like other building materials, ceramic roof tiles are biodeteriorated over time. Natural
conditions affect deterioration processes, but the development of a biofilm composed of …

The identification of microorganisms involved in biodeterioration/biodegradation process is
determinant to understand their effects on cultural assets, and furthermore, it is a crucial step …

Ceramic roof tiles are extremely common building materials that are subjected to the natural
phenomenon of biodeterioration, which initially modifies the tile surface and ultimately …

This work aims to understand the nature of the main colonizer and the composition of the
biogenic compounds present in a reddish biofilm located on the sandstone from the …