Wood is a renewable, versatile material with multiple applications and the largest terrestrial
pool of sequestered carbon. However, it is susceptible to degradation, mainly caused by …

This paper reviews the degradation, preservation and conservation of waterlogged
archaeological wood. Degradation due to bacteria in anoxic and soft-rot fungi and bacteria …

Herein, the deteriorating aspects of a historical manuscript (papers and leather bookbinding)
dated back to the 17th century were evaluated with reference to the role of the associated …

The main goal of the current study is to biosynthesize titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2-
NPs) using green approach to biocontrol of different fungal strains isolated from historical …

The biodegradation of wood and wood products caused by fungi is recognized as one of the
most significant problems worldwide. To extend the service life of wood products, wood is …

Preservation of wood structures against degradation represents an old, and however, a new
challenge. Wood, as a natural hybrid composite material, represents a versatile and widely …

The wood preservation industry has taken large leaps to develop and produce chemicals
that protect wood from microorganisms and weathering degradation with no or low …

Starch stain is a common stain on paper artifacts. This stain leads to deformation of the
surface of the paper and promotes the growth of microbiological deterioration. This study …

The pulsed coaxial plasma gun is an effective and fast way to remove stains found on the
surface of cultural heritage materials. Invisible oil films, dust deposition, corrosion products …

Waterlogged archaeological wood is exposed to a high risk of biological degradation during
the post-excavation phases of storage and restoration. For this reason, often biocides must …