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Weathering Mechanisms of Porous Marl Stones in Coastal Environments and Evaluation of Conservation Treatments as Potential Adaptation Action for Facing Climate Change Impact

Buildings, 2023
This work presents the methodological approach followed for the study of the interaction of natural stone monuments with the local microclimate (exposure to RH, temperature alterations, wind, marine aerosol).
Anastasia Michalopoulou, Iason Markantonis, Diamando Vlachogiannis, Athanasios Sfetsos, Vassilis Kilikoglou, Ioannis Karatasios   +5 more
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Conservation and restoration of the sandstone stele of Tia found at Deir el-Bahari: a field report [PDF]

Polish Archaeology in the Mediterranean
The paper describes the process of conservation and restoration of a severely damaged polychrome stone slab decorated in sunken relief. The slab was found broken into over 30 fragments in a Third Intermediate Period tomb on the third terrace of the ...
Kacper Prus
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Silver-Doped TiO₂-PDMS Nanocomposite as a Possible Coating for the Preservation of Serena Stone: Searching for Optimal Application Conditions

Heritage, 2022
The main objective of this research is to determine the optimal application conditions of a newly synthesized multifunctional coating containing Ag-doped TiO2 nanoparticles when used as a possible protective agent for sandstone.
Marwa Ben Chobba, Maduka L. Weththimuni, Mouna Messaoud, Jamel Bouaziz, Rached Salhi, Filomena De Leo, Clara Urzì, Maurizio Licchelli   +7 more
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Rock as a construction material: durability, deterioration and conservation

Materiales de Construccion, 1991
The different aspects related to the deterioration and conservation of stone, used as a construction material, are reviewed in this article. The petrographical characteristics and physical properties which control the durability of stone material are ...
Rosa M.ª Esbert, Modesto Montoto, Jorge Ordaz   +2 more
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Facile Two-Step Deposition of Calcium Oxalate Film on Dolomite to Improve Acid Rain Resistance

Crystals, 2022
The deposition of a calcium oxalate layer on dolomite demonstrates potential application in stone culture heritage conservation. However, due to insufficient coverage and the presence of cracks, the film’s usefulness is restricted. In this investigation,
Jianrui Zha, Yaoqi Gu, Shuya Wei, Huarui Han, Feng Wang, Qinglin Ma   +5 more
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Conservation work in Marina el-Alamein in 2018 (Polish–Egyptian Conservation Mission) [PDF]

Polish Archaeology in the Mediterranean, 2019
The article presents the program and results of continuous monitoring and preservation of historic architectural structures after the winter period at the site of Marina el-Alamein in Egypt, carried out by the Polish-Egyptian Conservation Mission.
Anna Selerowicz, Piotr Zambrzycki
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Determinants for adoption of physical soil and water conservation measures by smallholder farmers in Ethiopia

International Soil and Water Conservation Research, 2019
Adoption rates of soil and water conservation measures remain below the expected levels in Ethiopia despite the considerable investments in reducing land degradation and improving soil fertility.
Million Sileshi, Reuben Kadigi, Khamaldin Mutabazi, Stefan Sieber   +3 more
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Bacterial Calcium Carbonate Mineralization in situ Strategies for Conservation of Stone Artworks: From Cell Components to Microbial Community

Frontiers in Microbiology, 2020
Calcareous stones have been widely used in artworks and buildings by almost all human cultures. Now, more than ever, the increased environmental pollution and global warming are threatening the stone cultural heritage.
Massimiliano Marvasi, Giorgio Mastromei, Brunella Perito   +2 more
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Climate change impacts on spatial distribution, tree-ring growth, and water use of stone pine (Pinus pinea L.) forests in the Mediterranean region and silvicultural practices to limit those impacts

iForest - Biogeosciences and Forestry, 2021
Stone pine (Pinus pinea L.) has been cultivated since centuries in Mediterranean areas for its products and economic benefits, including edible pine nuts, timber, mushrooms, firewood, and grazing.
Mechergui K, Saleh Altamimi A, Jaouadi W, Naghmouchi S   +3 more
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Farmers' adoption of soil and water conservation practices: The case of Lege-Lafto Watershed, Dessie Zuria District, South Wollo, Ethiopia.

PLoS ONE, 2022
In Ethiopia, soil degradation is one of the major causes of low and declining agricultural productivity. As a result of this challenge, the country has been battling to adopt conservation practices. The main objective of this study was to assess farmers'
Gizachew Shewaye Yifru, Birhan Asmame Miheretu   +1 more
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