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Microbial Deterioration of the Archaeological Nujoumi Dome (Egypt-Aswan): Identification and Suggested Control Treatments by Natural Products

Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, 2022
Biodeterioration plays a significant role in the damage and loss of monuments including gypsum work. Bacteria and fungi are mainly responsible for the biodeterioration of gypsum work.
Mona M.E. Khalil, Amal A.I. Mekawey, Fuad A. Alatawi   +2 more
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Optimization and Assessment of the Protective Shed of the Eastern Wu Tomb

Energies, 2020
The Eastern Wu tomb in Shangfang Town, Nanjing City is a brick tomb of the Six Dynasties in China, which is very famous for its big scale and complex structure.
Yonghui Li, Yumai Feng, Zhenyi Kong, Shuichi Hokoi   +3 more
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Predicted Dynamic of Biodeterioration in Cultural Heritage Stones Due to Climate Changes in Humid Tropical Regions—A Case Study on the Rhodotorula sp. Yeast

Heritage, 2023
The recent global warming started at the end of the 19th century, causing an increase in the average temperature of Earth and posing environmental, social, economic, and cultural repercussions.
Fabio Sitzia, Carla Lisci, Vera Pires, Luís Dias, José Mirão, Ana Teresa Caldeira   +5 more
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High-frequency submicrosecond electroporator

Biotechnology & Biotechnological Equipment, 2016
In this work, we present a novel electroporator which is capable of generating single and bursts of high power (3 kV, 60 A) square wave pulses of variable duration (100 ns to 1 ms) with predefined repetition frequency (1 Hz to 3.5 MHz).
Vitalij Novickij, Audrius Grainys, Paulius Butkus, Sonata Tolvaišienė, Jurgita Švedienė, Algimantas Paškevičius, Jurij Novickij   +6 more
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Physiological, Biochemical, and Genetic Reactions of Winter Wheat to Drought Under the Influence of Plant Growth Promoting Microorganisms and Calcium

Microorganisms
Improving wheat drought stress tolerance is a critical and challenging task, and more research is necessary since many parts of the world depend on this crop for food and feed.
Mariam Zareyan, Rima Mockevičiūtė, Sigita Jurkonienė, Virgilija Gavelienė, Algimantas Paškevičius, Vaidevutis Šveikauskas   +5 more
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Uncovering the Fungal Diversity and Biodeterioration Phenomenon on Archaeological Carvings of the Badami Cave Temples: A Microcosm Study

Life, 2023
The Badami Caves are a significant example of ancient Indian rock-cut architecture, dating back to the 6th century. These caves are situated in the Malaprabha River valley and are part of the candidate UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the “Evolution ...
Shivankar Agrawal, Joshua Khumlianlal, Sarangthem Indira Devi   +2 more
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Community Composition and Ex Situ Cultivation of Fungi Associated with UNESCO Heritage Monuments in the Bay of Naples

Applied Sciences, 2021
The Bay of Naples, Italy, is renowned for its archaeological heritage. However, this heritage is threatened by the combination of weathering and the biological activity of microorganisms.
Mariagioia Petraretti, Karl J. Duffy, Angelo Del Mondo, Antonino Pollio, Antonino De Natale   +4 more
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Natural Products as a Viable Alternative to Control Biodeterioration

Proceedings, 2020
Biodeterioration can be considered as one of the most powerful weapons that can destroy cultural heritage. [...]
Radu Claudiu Fierascu, Anda Maria Baroi, Irina Fierascu, Roxana Ioana Brazdis, Toma Fistos, Irina Elena Chican, Alina Ortan   +6 more
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Additives Enhancing Biodegradability in Plastics and Potential Implications for Textiles: A Mechanistic Review

Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Volume 143, Issue 35, September 15, 2026.
Mechanistic insights from additive‐assisted plastic degradation guide the design of environmentally adaptive textile fibers. Functional additives enhance oxidative, hydrolytic, enzymatic, and microbial degradation pathways. Translating these strategies requires control of fiber architecture, additive distribution, and environmental interactions ...
Julia Cunniffe, Joel Pawlak, Richard Venditti   +2 more
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Characterization of a Portable Computed Tomography System for In Situ Analysis of Wooden Sculptures in Cultural Heritage

X-Ray Spectrometry, Volume 55, Issue 5, Page 763-777, September/October 2026.
ABSTRACT Portable X‐ray computed tomography (portable CT) has become an important tool for the non‐destructive investigation of cultural heritage objects, particularly when in situ analysis is required. This work presents the experimental characterization and application of a transportable cone‐beam CT system designed for the inspection of large and ...
Anderson de Paula, Isis Franzi, Roberta Borges, Josiane Cavalcante, Olga Araujo, Alessandra Machado, Ricardo Tadeu Lopes, Davi Ferreira de Oliveira   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source