Oxalate is a key metabolite that plays a significant role in many metal and mineral
transformations mediated by fungi. Metal and mineral transformations are central to …

Bacterial detection is a highly topical research area, because various fields of application
will benefit from the progress being made. Consequently, new and innovative strategies …

Cultural heritage includes everything that mankind has created in the past and has impacted
the development of culture. These objects can be subject to biodeterioration, including the …

A fast and reliable detection and identification of microorganisms is crucial in environmental
science, for food quality as well as medical diagnosis. In these fields, all types of Raman …

Fungi are ubiquitous and important biosphere inhabitants, and their abilities to decompose,
degrade, and otherwise transform a massive range of organic and inorganic substances …

Microbial colonization and growth can have significant impacts on the built environment,
resulting in a range of effects, from discolouration and staining to biodeterioration and …

Two subterranean ancient Chinese tombs of over 1700 years old, one from the Jin Dynasty
and another from the Han Dynasty, were investigated in relation to black spots associated …

Microbial colonization on stone monuments leads to subsequent biodeterioration;
determining the microbe diversity, compositions, and metabolic capacities is essential for …

This work presents a review of the findings of calcium oxalate films, a widespread decay
phenomenon recovered on stone and other substrates (mortars, wall and easel paintings …

Coping with Biological Growth on Stone Heritage Objects: Methods, Products, Applications,
and Perspectives offers hands-on guidance for addressing the specific challenges involved …