Biotechnology and conservation of cultural heritage

• Other Authors: Palla, Franco, (Editor), Barresi, Giovanna, (Editor)
• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham, Switzerland : Springer, 2017.
• Subjects: kulturní dědictví; biodegradace; biotechnologie; konzervování archivních fondů; restaurování archivních fondů; památková péče; ochrana muzejních exponátů; cultural heritage; biodegradation; biotechnology; conservation of archival resources; restoration of archival resources; historic preservation; protection of museum exhibits; elektronické knihy; sborníky; electronic books; papers of several authors
• ISBN: 9783319461687; 9783319461663
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (xiv, 100 pages) : illustrations (some color)

This book provides detailed insights into the role of microorganisms and microbial products in biodeterioration, conservation and restoration of cultural heritage. Topics to be discussed are microbial colonization and their growth control on both artworks and aerosol of indoor environments such as l...