The control of cultural heritage microbial deterioration

F Cappitelli, C Cattò, F Villa - Microorganisms, 2020 - mdpi.com
The microbial deterioration of cultural heritage includes physical and chemical damage as
well as aesthetic alteration. With the technological advancement, a plethora of techniques …

Biosynthesis of metal and metal oxide nanoparticles using microbial cultures: Mechanisms, antimicrobial activity and applications to cultural heritage

A Carrapiço, MR Martins, AT Caldeira, J Mirão, L Dias - Microorganisms, 2023 - mdpi.com
Nanoparticles (1 to 100 nm) have unique physical and chemical properties, which makes
them suitable for application in a vast range of scientific and technological fields. In …

A cerium-based MOFzyme with multi-enzyme-like activity for the disruption and inhibition of fungal recolonization

HN Abdelhamid, GAE Mahmoud… - Journal of Materials …, 2020 - pubs.rsc.org
A cerium-based metal–organic framework (Ce-MOF, denoted as AU-1) was synthesized
using a solvothermal method by employing 4, 4′, 4′′-nitrilotribenzoic acid (H3NTB) as …

Perspectives for antimicrobial nanomaterials in cultural heritage conservation

I Franco-Castillo, L Hierro, JM de la Fuente… - Chem, 2021 - cell.com
The biodeterioration of artistic and architectural heritage represents a serious and recurring
problem for museums, local authorities, and private collectors alike, where irreparable …

Superhydrophobic and superamphiphobic materials for the conservation of natural stone: An overview

I Karapanagiotis, PN Manoudis - Construction and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
In the last two decades superhydrophobic (contact angle of water drop, WCA> 150°) and
superamphiphobic (WCA> 150° & contact angle of oil drop, OCA> 150°) materials have …

A comprehensive review on biosynthesis of magnesium oxide nanoparticles, and their antimicrobial, anticancer, antioxidant activities as well as toxicity study

N Thakur, J Ghosh, SK Pandey, A Pabbathi… - Inorganic Chemistry …, 2022 - Elsevier
Recently, magnesium oxide nanoparticles (MgONPs) have received huge interest of
researchers due to their remarkable biocompatibility, high stability, and various biomedical …

Research progress in synthesis strategies of magnesium oxide nanoparticles for water treatment applications

S Ahmed, A Kumar - Environmental Science: Water Research & …, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
Magnesium oxide (MgO) is widely applied in various applications due to its fascinating
properties, which allow its use in different scientific areas. In the last decade, there has been …

Alternative mitigating solutions based on inorganic nanoparticles for the preservation of cultural heritage

VM Corbu, AŞ Dumbravă, L Marinescu… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Introduction: Biodeterioration is a big challenge for the preservation of cultural heritage
objects and for the community's safety, fostering the search for novel methods effective in …

Magnesium Oxide (MgO) Nanoparticles: Synthetic Strategies and Biomedical Applications

MA Gatou, E Skylla, P Dourou, N Pippa, M Gazouli… - Crystals, 2024 - mdpi.com
In recent times, there has been considerable interest among researchers in magnesium
oxide (MgO) nanoparticles, due to their excellent biocompatibility, stability, and diverse …

Effects of trapped-into-solids volatile organic compounds on paper biodeteriogens

F Menicucci, E Palagano, M Michelozzi… - International …, 2022 - Elsevier
Paper items from historical archives and libraries are frequently colonized by
biodeteriogens, the management of which is a major concern. Essential oil Volatile Organic …