Coping with Biological Growth on Stone Heritage Objects: Methods, Products, Applications, and Perspectives

ISBN-13: 9781774636725 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 382 str.

Daniela Pinna

Opis

This book 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. It provides many case studies of removal of biological growth with practical advice for making the right choices. It

Spis treści

Introduction. Basic Principles of Biology. Ecology. Outline of Bio Deterioration of Stone Objects. Control Methods of Bio Deterioration. Physical Eradication and Inhibition. Mechanical and Water-Based Control Methods. Biocides. Novel Biocides and Alternative Methods for the Control of Biological Growth. Prevention of Biodeterioration. Bioremediation. Scientific Examinations.

O autorze

Daniela Pinna has been working as a biologist at the Italian Cultural Heritage Ministry since 1987. Since 2011, she has been lecturing on biodeterioration and degradation of bioarcheological materials at Bologna University (International Degree Course Science for the Conservation-Restoration of Cultural Heritage). She was involved in the European Projects EU-ARTECH (Access Research and Technology for the Conservation of the European Cultural Heritage—2004–2009) and CHARISMA (Cultural Heritage Advanced Research Infrastructures: Synergy for a Multidisciplinary Approach to Conservation/Restoration—2009–2014).

She has published two books and several articles on those subjects. She is editor of the book Scientific Examination for the Investigation of Paintings: A Handbook for Conservators-Restorers (Centro Di, Firenze, 2009). Moreover, she is involved in the activity of CEN/TC 346. CEN is the European Committee for Standardization and TC346 is in charge for standards related to conservation of cultural heritage. Her areas of specialization include biodeterioration of heritage objects, prevention and treatment of biodeteriogens, testing and evaluation of conservation products, and the control of treatment efficacy and durability in the field of stone, mortar, mural paintings, and polychrome sculpture conservation. She graduated in Biology from Padua University, Italy.