The degradation of mortars and plasters can represent a threat for their preservation. That is
why a deep understanding of the degradation mechanisms and the identification of …

Traditional lime-based plasters and renders are complex multilayer systems composed of
various mortars; they exhibit behavior affected by their own properties, mutual interaction …

Immobilization of microorganisms capable of degrading specific contaminants significantly
promotes bioremediation processes. In this study, innovative and ecofriendly biosorbent …

Hypothesis Water and oil inhibition treatment is essential for protecting natural and artificial
stone surfaces. Bioinspired super-antiwetting surfaces with “lotus effect”, together with …

Biocides are widely used to impede the growth of harmful microorganisms, whose
colonization will cause biodeterioration of cultural heritage sites. However, frequent …

The decay of building materials is generally caused by the combination of chemical,
physical and biological agents. Therefore, the development of products that combine …

Mono-and binuclear Pt (II) and Pd (II) complexes with 2, 2′-dithiobis (benzothiazole)(
DTBTA) ligand are reported.[Pt (DTBTA)(DMSO) Cl] Cl∙ CHCl 3 (1) and [Pd 2 (µ-Cl) 2 …

The biotic deterioration of artifacts of archaeological and artistic interest mostly relies on the
action of microorganisms capable of thriving under the most disparate environmental …

The presence of microorganisms is one of the main causes of monument deterioration.
Biocides are usually applied after or before restoration in order to prevent or slow down …

Staphylococcus aureus is the major cause of foodborne diseases worldwide. In this
retrospective study, 84 S. aureus strains were characterized. The collection comprises 78 …