Significant progress in the understanding of the different degradation processes affecting
building and ornamental stone has taken place in recent decades. However, some …

Biofilm deterioration and biofilm protection should be considered as different aspects of the
complex interactions between microbes and the surfaces of outdoor heritage (eg stones …

Laboratory experiments on partially saturated rocks show that seismic attenuation can be
significant. The main mechanism, wave‐induced local fluid flow (WILFF), is affected by the …

Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is the most common cause of acute viral hepatitis worldwide. The
systematic use of improved tools for diagnosing and genotyping has completely changed …

Understanding the mechanical behavior of rock is a fundamental requirement for many
geological explorations. Based on the frequency dependence of primary and shear wave …

Laboratory experiments of ultrasonic velocities of fluid‐saturated rocks are often much
higher than the predictions of the Gassmann theory. This difference is usually attributed to …

Leather is a product that has been used for millennia. While it is a natural material, its
production raises serious environmental and ethical concerns. To mitigate those, the …

Fluids confined in nanopores are ubiquitous in nature and technology. In recent years, the
interest in confined fluids has grown, driven by research on unconventional hydrocarbon …

Understanding the mechanisms of wave-induced fluid flow in the pore space combined with
attenuation and dispersion measurements may be used to estimate rock hydraulic …

Seismic measurements on unstable rock slopes are a complementary tool to surface
displacement surveys to characterize and monitor landslides. A key parameter is seismic …