The use of traditional biocides to reduce bio-deterioration phenomena of stone monuments
is increasingly deterred, due to risks for human health and the environment, as well as for …

Biodeterioration is related to several biological systems and metabolic activities of fungi and
bacteria. Fungal contamination is determined by the availability of water and temperature …

The antifungal activity of Origanum vulgare, Rosmarinus officinalis and Lavandula
angustifolia (Lamiaceae) essential oils and biocide benzalkonium chloride was investigated …

Lamiaceae is one of the largest families of flowering plants comprising about 250 genera
and over 7,000 species. Most of the plants of this family are aromatic and therefore important …

Wall paintings have been a cultural expression of human creativity throughout history. Their
degradation or destruction represents a loss to the world's cultural heritage, and fungi have …

The prevention and control of biological patinas on outdoor stone monuments represent a
demanding challenge for the conservation of cultural heritage also due to some …

The quality of the indoor microclimate in museums is a problem of great interest to the
contemporary society, given that it is in close connection with the health and comfort of …

Microorganisms, including bacteria, archaea, algae and fungi, colonize natural building
stones. Bacteria are among the most relevant colonizers, as they impact substrates in …

In northern Portugal it was identified that some mural paintings from the 15th and 16th
centuries disclose a chromatic alteration in the form of black stains possibly of …

This study aimed to evaluate for the first time the antimicrobial activity of lemongrass oil in its
normal (Lg-EO) and nanoform (Lg-NE) against four microbial strains previously isolated from …