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Coping with Biological Growth on Stone Heritage Objects - Methods, Products, Applications, and Perspectives (Hardcover)
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Coping with Biological Growth on Stone Heritage Objects - Methods, Products, Applications, and Perspectives (Hardcover)
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Coping with Biological Growth on Stone Heritage Objects: Methods,
Products, Applications, and Perspectives offers hands-on guidance
for addressing the specific challenges involved in conserving
historical monuments, sculptures, archaeological sites, and caves
that have been attacked and colonized by micro- and macroorganisms.
The volume provides many case studies of removal of biological
growth with practical advice for making the right choices. It
presents detailed and updated information related to biocides and
to alternative substances, features that will be valuable to
dealing with these challenges. The author's goal is to provide
access to information and offer the conceptual framework needed to
understand complex issues, so that the reader can comprehend the
nature of conservation problems and formulate her/his own views.
From bacteria to plants, biological agents pose serious risks to
the preservation of cultural heritage. In an effort to save
heritage objects, buildings, and sites, conservators' activities
aim to arrest, mitigate, and prevent the damages caused by
bacteria, algae, fungi, lichens, plants, and birds. Although much
has been learned about these problems, information is scattered
across meeting proceedings and assorted journals that often are not
available to restorers and conservators. This book fills the gap by
providing a comprehensive selection and examination of
international papers published in the last fifteen years, focusing
on the appropriate methods, techniques, and products that are
useful for the prevention and removal of micro- and macroorganisms
that grow on artificial and natural stone works of art, including
wall paintings. Results on new substances with antimicrobic
properties and alternative methods for the control of biological
growth are presented as well. The book also emphasize issues on
bioreceptivity of stones and the factors influencing biological
growth and includes an outline of the various organisms able to
develop on stones, a discussion on the bioprotection of stones by
biofilms and lichens, a review of the main analytical techniques,
and a section on bioremediation. This volume will be a valuable
reference for cultural heritage conservators and restorers,
scientists, and heritage-site staff involved in conservation and
maintenance of buildings, archaeological sites, parks, and caves.
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