Of Microbes and Art The Role of Microbial Communities in the Degradation and Protection of Cultural Heritage

Name: Of Microbes and Art The Role of Microbial Communities in the Degradation and Protection of Cultural Heritage
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ISBN: 9780306463778

ISBN-10: 0306463776

ISBN-13: 9780306463778

Edition: 2000

Authors: Orio Ciferri, Piero Tiano, Giorgio Mastromei

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Microbial defacement and degradation of artistic or historic artifacts is a worldwide problem affecting all countries regardless of their history, geographical location, or economic conditions. This is the first comprehensive study of the role of microbial colonization on the degradation of different cultural artifacts (from buildings to books, wall paintings, textiles, sculptures and glass) and of the investigations into the compounds utilized to control microbial invasion. The book focuses on three main areas: the identification of the microorganisms which cause structural damage; methods to reduce or prevent microbial colonization and damage; and the use of microorganisms for the…

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List price: $109.99
Copyright year: 2000
Publisher: Springer
Publication date: 6/30/2000
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 250
Size: 7.01" wide x 10.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 3.608



Contributors


Preface


Recent advances in the molecular biology and ecophysiology of meristematic stone-inhabiting fungi



Molecular tools applied to the study of deteriorated artworks



Molecular approaches for the assessment of microbial deterioration of objects of art



Comparative studies of microbial communities on stone monuments in temperate and semi-arid climates



Occurrence and fluctuation in photosynthetic biocoenoses dwelling on stone monuments



Microbial communities in salt efflorescences



Characterisation of endolithic communities of stone monuments and natural outcrops



Patina



A laboratory investigation of the microbial degradation of cultural heritage



Fungal fox spots and others



Polymers and resins as food for microbes



Biodegradability of products used in monuments' conservation



Integrated concepts for the protection of cultural artifacts against biodeterioration



Bacterial carbonatogenesis and applications to preservation and restoration of historic property



Bacterial genes involved in calcite crystal precipitation



Bioremediation of cultural heritage: removal of sulphates, nitrates and organic substances



Index