Cultural heritage microbiology: recent developments

This volume focuses on recent developments in the investigation of the role of microbes associated with historic materials. Contributions from world-renowned scientists describe the latest advancements in the role of microorganisms in the degradation, treatment and protection of cultural heritage ma...

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Other Authors: Mitchell, Ralph 1934- (Editor), Clifford, Jennifer 1962- (Editor), Vasanthakumar, Archana (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London Archetype Publications 2022
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Summary:This volume focuses on recent developments in the investigation of the role of microbes associated with historic materials. Contributions from world-renowned scientists describe the latest advancements in the role of microorganisms in the degradation, treatment and protection of cultural heritage materials and objects including ceramic tiles, stained glass, stone and wooden buildings, paintings and library materials. These developments range from the use of third-generation sequencing to detect organisms that are present in the microbiome of colonized parchment, to the ecological approaches being used to investigate microbial colonization of archaeological sites, to the use of bacteria to clean wall paintings. To conclude each section, we have included a synopsis of current research illustrating recent developments
Physical Description:vii, 162 Seiten Illustrationen, Diagramme (teilweise farbig)
ISBN:9781909492776
1909492779

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