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Effect of Organoclay on Morphology, Barrier Properties, and Aerobic Biodegradation of Poly(Lactic Acid)/Natural Rubber Nanocomposites

SPE Polymers, Volume 7, Issue 1, January 2026.
Morphology, water vapor permeability, and aerobic biodegradation of poly(lactic acid)/natural rubber/Cloisite 30B nanocomposites. ABSTRACT In this work, the correlation of morphology, water vapor permeability (WVP), and organoclay (Cloisite 30B, C30B) concentration on the aerobic biodegradation of poly(lactic acid) (PLA)/natural rubber (NR)/C30B was ...
Mohammad Hesam Alemi, Azam Jalali‐Arani   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Biocidal Activity of Phyto-Derivative Products Used on Phototrophic Biofilms Growing on Stone Surfaces of the Domus Aurea in Rome (Italy)

Applied Sciences, 2020
Hypogean or enclosed monuments are important cultural heritage sites that can suffer biodegradation. Many of the stone walls of the prestigious Domus Aurea are overwhelmed by dense biofilms and so need intervention.
Lorenza Rugnini, Giada Migliore, Flavia Tasso, Neil Thomas William Ellwood, Anna Rosa Sprocati, Laura Bruno   +5 more
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Microbial Deterioration Potential and Mitigation Strategies in Blended Cement Structures: A Review

Advances in Civil Engineering, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Microbial‐induced deterioration (MID) is a threat to the durability of cement‐based materials (CBMs) particularly in sewer and wastewater systems. Whereas blended cements incorporating supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) offer environmental benefits such as reduced carbon (IV) oxide (CO2) emissions and enhanced mechanical performance, their ...
Beatrice Wanjiru Mwangi, Genson Murithi, Reginah Ngari, Jackson Muthengia, Nancy Mweni Paul, Li Qingchao   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Fungal and bacterial species richness in biodeteriorated seventeenth century Venetian manuscripts

Scientific Reports
Historical paper documents are susceptible to complex degradation processes, including biodeterioration, which can progressively compromise their aesthetic and structural integrity.
Maria Stratigaki, Andrea Armirotti, Giuliana Ottonello, Sabrina Manente, Arianna Traviglia   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Impact of Essential Oils From Aromatic Plants on Microbial Dynamics and Nutrition in Lacto‐Fermented Systems

Food Science &Nutrition, Volume 13, Issue 12, December 2025.
Bioactive compounds found in essential oils (EOs), which are obtained by distilling certain plants, have been shown to inhibit pathogenic microorganisms and also support the growth of probiotic bacteria. In this context, EO nutraceuticals have properties that can improve the shelf life and sensory properties of products.
Ibrahim Canbey, Tulay Ozcan, Ozan Gurbuz
wiley   +1 more source

Bio‐Archive of Cultural Heritage Microbiomes for Sustainable Conservation in the Multi‐Omics Era

Advanced Genetics
Cultural heritage sites are commonly exposed to outdoor environments, resulting in severe damage to heritage objects from biotic and abiotic processes.
Xiaomei Fu, Fasi Wu, Xiaobo Liu
doaj   +1 more source

Biological Deterioration of Wooden Components of Balla Lompoa Ri Galesong in South Sulawesi, Indonesia

Jurnal Sylva Lestari
Balla Lompoa Ri Galesong, known well as the traditional house of the Takalar Regency, South Sulawesi, has become a historical building in Indonesia.  Nowadays, it still functions as a residence for the royal family, a repository for historical artifacts,
Astuti Arif, Giselawati Putri, Andang Suryana Soma, Syahidah, Syahribulan   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Low concentrations of acetic and formic acids enhance the inactivation of Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa with pulsed electric fields

BMC Microbiology, 2019
Background Skin infections, particularly caused by drug-resistant pathogens, represent a clinical challenge due to being a frequent cause of morbidity and mortality.
Vitalij Novickij, Eglė Lastauskienė, Gediminas Staigvila, Irutė Girkontaitė, Auksė Zinkevičienė, Jurgita Švedienė, Algimantas Paškevičius, Svetlana Markovskaja, Jurij Novickij   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Plant growth-promoting bacteria as biological controls for sustainable crop protection against agricultural biodeterioration

Discover Sustainability
Agricultural biodeterioration caused by phytopathogenic microorganisms, soil-dwelling pests, and abiotic stress factors represents a critical threat to global food security, resulting in annual crop losses exceeding $220 billion worldwide.
El-Hafid Nabti, Sarah Saci, Leila Bensidhoum, Slimane Mokrani, Nosiba S. Basher, Nasir A. Ibrahim, Assia Derguini, Mohammed Saad Aleissa, Takfarinas Idres, Karim Houali   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Bacterial and Fungal Diversity Inside the Medieval Building Constructed with Sandstone Plates and Lime Mortar as an Example of the Microbial Colonization of a Nutrient-Limited Extreme Environment (Wawel Royal Castle, Krakow, Poland)

Microorganisms, 2019
Biodeterioration is a serious threat to cultural heritage objects and buildings. The deterioration of a given material often incurs irreparable losses in terms of uniqueness and historical value. Hence preventive actions should be taken.
Magdalena Dyda, Adam Pyzik, Ewa Wilkojc, Beata Kwiatkowska-Kopka, Aleksandra Sklodowska   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source