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Author Pinna, Daniela, author

Title Coping with Biological Growth on Stone Heritage Objects : methods, products, applications, and perspectives / Daniela Pinna
Published Toronto ; [Waretown, New Jersey] : Apple Academic Press, 2017

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Description 1 online resource
Contents Basic principles of biology -- Ecology -- Outline of biodeterioration of stone objects -- Control methods of biodeterioration -- Prevention of biodeterioration -- Bioremediation -- Scientific examinations -- Appendix
Summary "Coping with Biological Growth on Stone Heritage Objects: Methods, 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."-- Provided by publisher
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher
Subject Antiquities -- Collection and preservation -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
Cultural property -- Protection -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
Stone -- Biodegradation -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
Monuments -- Conservation and restoration -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
Stone carving -- Conservation and restoration -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
Excavations (Archaeology) -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
Caves -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
Antiquities -- Collection and preservation
Caves
Cultural property -- Protection
Excavations (Archaeology)
Monuments -- Conservation and restoration
Stone carving -- Conservation and restoration
Genre/Form Electronic book
Handbooks and manuals
Form Electronic book
LC no. 2017010685
ISBN 9781315365510
1315365510