Microbially induced deterioration of architectural heritages: routes and mechanisms involved

doi:10.1186/2190-4715-24-36

Home
/
Papers
/
Microbially induced deterioration of architectural heritages: routes and mechanisms involved

Journal Article•DOI•

Microbially induced deterioration of architectural heritages: routes and mechanisms involved

Tikam Chand Dakal¹, Swaranjit Singh Cameotra•Institutions (1)

University of Modena and Reggio Emilia¹

25 Nov 2012-Environmental Sciences Europe (Springer Berlin Heidelberg)-Vol. 24, Iss: 1, pp 36

TL;DR: In this article, a review of the major routes and mechanisms which led to biodeterioration, discusses current remedial methodologies and suggests future directions, and discusses current methods and solutions.

read less

Abstract: Since ancient time, magnificence and beauty have been the goals of architecture. Artists and architects used high strength, durable and beautiful stones like marble and limestone for the construction of monuments like Taj Mahal, Milan Cathedral, Roman Catacombs and Necropolis in Rome etc. These historic monuments are exposed to open air which allows the invading army of algae, cyanobacteria, fungi etc. to easily access them. The invasion of microorganisms and their subsequent interaction with mineral matrix of the stone substrate under varied environment conditions fosters deterioration of stones by multiple mechanisms resulting in loss of strength, durability, and aesthetic appearance. The review details about the major routes and mechanisms which led to biodeterioration, discusses current remedial methodologies and suggests future directions.

...read moreread less

Content maybe subject to copyright Report

Citations

PDF

Open Access

More filters

Journal Article•DOI•

The influence of biotic and abiotic factors on the rate of degradation of poly(lactic) acid (PLA) coupons buried in compost and soil

[...]

Mehlika Karamanlioglu¹, Geoffrey D. Robson¹•Institutions (1)

University of Manchester¹

01 Oct 2013-Polymer Degradation and Stability

TL;DR: In this article, the degradation of PLA coupons from commercial packaging at a range of temperatures (25°, 37°, 45°, 50° and 55°C) in soil and compost and compared with the degradation rates in sterile aqueous conditions by measuring loss of tensile strength and molecular weight (Mw).

...read moreread less

167 citations

Journal Article•DOI•

Application of calcifying bacteria for remediation of stones and cultural heritages

[...]

Navdeep Kaur Dhami¹, M. Sudhakara Reddy¹, Abhijit Mukherjee²•Institutions (2)

Thapar University¹, Curtin University²

26 Jun 2014-Frontiers in Microbiology

TL;DR: The present review emphasizes about different causative agents leading to deterioration and application of microbially induced calcium carbonate precipitation as a novel and potential technology for dealing with these problems.

...read moreread less

Abstract: Since ages, architects and artists worldwide have focused on usage of durable stones as marble and limestone for construction of beautiful and magnificent historic monuments as European Cathedrals, Roman and Greek temples, Taj Mahal etc. But survival of these irreplaceable cultural and historical assets is in question these days due to their degradation and deterioration caused by number of biotic and abiotic factors. These causative agents have affected not only the aesthetic appearance of these structures, but also lead to deterioration of their strength and durability. The present review emphasizes about different causative agents leading to deterioration and application of microbially induced calcium carbonate precipitation as a novel and potential technology for dealing with these problems. The study also sheds light on benefits of microbial carbonate binders over the traditional agents and future directions.

...read moreread less

105 citations

Journal Article•DOI•

Essential Oils as Natural Biocides in Conservation of Cultural Heritage

[...]

Franco Palla¹, Maurizio Bruno¹, Federica Mercurio¹, Antonella Tantillo¹, Valentina Rotolo¹ - Show less +1 more•Institutions (1)

University of Palermo¹

07 Feb 2020-Molecules

TL;DR: Evaluating the effects on biological systems, the compatibility with artwork constitutive materials, and the lack of negative effects on human health and environmental pollution, the use of EOs as a valid alternative to traditional biocides must be considered.

...read moreread less

Abstract: Essential oils (EOs) have been known for a long time, and they are used in several fields such as medicine and aromatherapy, as well as in the food and pharmaceutical industries. In the last decade, EOs have also been applied to contrast the biodeterioration of cultural heritage, representing a powerful resource in green conservation strategies. In this study, an integrated approach based on microscopic observation, in vitro culture, and molecular investigation was preliminarily employed to identify biological systems colonizing wooden artworks. In order to contrast the biodeterioration processes induced by fungal colonization (Aspergillus flavus) or insect infestation (Anobium punctatum), wooden artworks were exposed to the volatile compound of Origanum vulgare or Thymus vulgaris essential oils (EOs), the chemical composition of which was determined by GC-MS using both polar and apolar columns. Artwork exposure was performed in ad-hoc-assembled "clean chambers." Evaluating the effects on biological systems, the compatibility with artwork constitutive materials, and the lack of negative effects on human health and environmental pollution, the use of EOs as a valid alternative to traditional biocides must be considered.

...read moreread less

76 citations

Cites background from "Microbially induced deterioration o..."

...Biological systems are able to accelerate some chemical and physical reactions, becoming detrimental for artwork conservation in both indoor and outdoor sites [1,2]....
[...]

Journal Article•DOI•

Limestone biodeterioration: A review on the Portuguese cultural heritage scenario

[...]

Ana Catarina Pinheiro¹, Nuno Mesquita¹, João Trovão¹, Fabiana Soares¹, Igor Tiago¹, Catarina Coelho¹, Hugo Paiva de Carvalho¹, Francisco P. S. C. Gil¹, Lídia Catarino¹, Guadalupe Piñar², António Portugal¹ - Show less +7 more•Institutions (2)

University of Coimbra¹, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna²

01 Mar 2019-Journal of Cultural Heritage

TL;DR: In this article, a review of the available studies performed in Portuguese limestone is presented, as well as the future studies to be considered, in order to effectively protect such invaluable witnesses of our history, are discussed.

...read moreread less

66 citations

Cites background from "Microbially induced deterioration o..."

...Colour alteration and the formation of black crust and patinas can also be expected [35]....
[...]
...Being highly resistant to desiccation and extreme temperatures they can thrive in hostile environments, and are frequently favoured by the presence bird droppings, rich in organic nitrogen [35,40,42]....
[...]
...Furthermore, the contraction-expansion cycles of lichens, consequence of desiccation and rehydration, can result in peeling and detachment of the upper mineral layer [18,35]....
[...]
...The release of highly corrosive inorganic and organic acids, as well as chelating agents by fungi on stone are examples of processes involved in the promotion of biodeterioration [6,35], which may occur as a result of oxidative or reductive attack of reactive mineral constituents, such as manganese and iron [39]....
[...]
...However, some species belonging to the order Actinomycetales have also been isolated from monumental stones [18,35]....
[...]

Journal Article•DOI•

Microbial Biodeterioration of Cultural Heritage: Events, Colonization, and Analyses

[...]

Abhishek Negi¹, Indira P. Sarethy¹•Institutions (1)

Jaypee Institute of Information Technology¹

25 Apr 2019-Microbial Ecology

TL;DR: This review includes the “omics” technologies that have started playing a large role in elucidating the nature of microorganisms, and how they can play a role in hastening the formulation of effective conservation strategies.

...read moreread less

Abstract: Geochemical cycles result in the chemical, physical, and mineralogical modification of rocks, eventually leading to formation of soil. However, when the stones and rocks are a part of historic buildings and monuments, the effects are deleterious. In addition, microorganisms also colonize these monuments over a period of time, resulting in formation of biofilms; their metabolites lead to physical weakening and discoloration of stone eventually. This process, known as biodeterioration, leads to a significant loss of cultural heritage. For formulating effective conservation strategies to prevent biodeterioration and restore monuments, it is important to know which microorganisms are colonizing the substrate and the different energy sources they consume to sustain themselves. With this view in scope, this review focuses on studies that have attempted to understand the process of biodeterioration, the mechanisms by which they colonize and affect the monuments, the techniques used for assessment of biodeterioration, and conservation strategies that aim to preserve the original integrity of the monuments. This review also includes the “omics” technologies that have started playing a large role in elucidating the nature of microorganisms, and how they can play a role in hastening the formulation of effective conservation strategies.

...read moreread less

62 citations

1
2
3
4
…
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24

Collapse

References

PDF

Open Access

More filters

Book•

The ecology of cyanobacteria: their diversity in time and space.

[...]

Brian A. Whitton, Malcolm Potts

01 Jan 2000

TL;DR: This chapter discusses cyanobacteria in deserts: life at the limits?

...read moreread less

Abstract: 1. Introduction to the cyanobacteria B.A. Whitton, M. Potts. 2. The evolutionary record: Tracing the roots of the cyanobacterial lineage J.W. Schopf. Environments: 3. Cyanobacteria in geothermal habitats D.M. Ward, R.W. Castenholz. 4. Mats and stromatolites L. Stal. 5. Marine plankton H.W. Paerl. 6. Freshwater blooms R.L. Oliver, G.G. Ganf. 7. Picoplankton and other non-blooming forming cyanobacteria in lakes J.G. Stockner, et al. 8. Soils and rice-fields B.A. Whitton. 9. Limestones A. Pentecost, B.A. Whitton. 10. Salts and brines A. Oren. 11. Oil pollution S.S. Radwan, R.H. Al-Hasan. 12. Cyanobacterial dominance in the polar regions W.F. Vincent. 13. Cyanobacteria in deserts: life at the limits? D.D. Wynn-Williams. Molecular Ecology: 14. Detecting the environment N. Mann. 15. Molecular responses to environmental stress D. Bhaya, et al. 16. Metal metabolism and metal toxicity: repetitive DNA N.J. Robinson, et al. The Organisms: 17. Nostoc M. Potts. 18. Arthrospira (Spirulina): Systematics and ecophysiology A. Vonshak, L. Tomaselli. 19. Symbiotic interactions D.G. Adams. 20. Cyanophage C. Suttle. Environmental Factors: 21. Cyanobacterial responses to UV-radiation R.W. Castenholz, F. Garcia-Pichel. Ecological Aspects of Metabolites: 22.Cyanotoxins C. Dow.

...read moreread less

1,023 citations

Journal Article•DOI•

Geomycology: biogeochemical transformations of rocks, minerals, metals and radionuclides by fungi, bioweathering and bioremediation

[...]

Geoffrey M. Gadd¹•Institutions (1)

University of Dundee¹

01 Jan 2007-Fungal Biology

TL;DR: This article seeks to emphasize the fundamental importance of fungi in several key areas including organic and inorganic transformations and element cycling, rock and mineral transformations, bioweathering, mycogenic mineral formation, fungal-clay interactions, metal-fungal interactions, and the significance of such processes in the environment and their relevance to areas of environmental biotechnology such as bioremediation.

...read moreread less

994 citations

"Microbially induced deterioration o..." refers background in this paper

...Fungi perform stone dissolution in two ways: by forming secondary minerals and metabolism independent binding of metals on their cell wall or other external surfaces [51,77]....
[...]

Journal Article•DOI•

Biodeterioration of stone: a review

[...]

Th. Warscheid, J. Braams

01 Dec 2000-International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation

TL;DR: In this paper, a comprehensive overview to the biodeterioration of stone and its practical relevance for the conservation is presented. But, the authors do not consider the effects of the microbial contamination on cleaning procedures, protective treatments as well as biocidal applications.

...read moreread less

889 citations

"Microbially induced deterioration o..." refers background or methods in this paper

...moisture content, porosity, permeability, climatic and micro-environmental conditions [23]....
[...]
...This interaction represents different methods which microbes utilize for the extraction of nutrients from the mineral surface [23,27,69,74,75]....
[...]
...2 Chemoautotrophs Sulfur-oxidizing, Nitrifying bacteria Chemical deterioration Black crust formation [6,23,35-40]...
[...]
...1 Photoautotrophs Cyanobacteria Aesthetic and chemical deterioration Biofilm formation; color alteration; patina formation; crust formation; bioweathering as a consequences of calcium uptake, precipitation of calcium salt and formation of secondary minerals [17-23]...
[...]
...The biodeterioration of historic monuments and stone works occurs as a consequence of biofilm production, secretion and deposition of organic and inorganic compounds (salt encrustation and efflorescence), physical intrusion/penetration of microbes and redox processes on cations from the mineral lattice ([23,73] )....
[...]

Book•

Identification of lichen substances

[...]

Siegfried Huneck, Isao Yoshimura¹•Institutions (1)

Kochi Gakuen College¹

01 Jan 1996

TL;DR: The number of lichen substances with known structure is about 700 as mentioned in this paper, and the number of known structures of the lichen compounds with known molecular structures is about 7,000.

...read moreread less

Abstract: The number of lichen substances with known structure is about 700. It is the aim of this book to help the lichenologist and the natural product chemist in the identification of this large group of plant metabolites. It comprises methods for the isolation and identification of lichen substances by physical and spectroscopic methods, microcrystallization, thin layer chromatography, high performance liquid chromatography, gas liquid chromatography and derivatization. The main part contains the formulae, molecular weights and data about the melting points, colour reactions, UV, IR, 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR and mass spectra, derivatives, TLC RF-values, microcrystallization, HPLC and the standard lichen (which contains the corresponding compound) with references of all lichen substances described in the literature up to 1995. Tables of molecular weights, melting points and reactions of lichen substances are further auxiliaries. Finally, a key for the identification of lichen substances is presented.

...read moreread less

771 citations

"Microbially induced deterioration o..." refers background or methods in this paper

...It was believed that some of these lichen substances have got role in extraction of nutrients from the mineral surface of stone [27,74]....
[...]
...gal hyphae inside the gaps, pores, cracks and boundaries of the stones has also posed a big threat to biophysical and biomechanical damage to monuments and artworks [25,27,48,74]....
[...]
...This interaction represents different methods which microbes utilize for the extraction of nutrients from the mineral surface [23,27,69,74,75]....
[...]
...Lichen substances include simple aliphatic organic acids, aromatic polyphenol compounds (such as depsides, depsidones, depsones and carotenoids) [27,74] and chelating agents (such as norstictic, psoromic, iso-usnic, and usnic acid) [27]....
[...]
...The physical intrusion by hyphae along the crystal plane destabilizes the stone texture and increases the porosity which causes biomechanical deterioration of stones and artworks [25,27,48,74]....
[...]

Book•

Encyclopedia of environmental microbiology

[...]

Gabriel Bitton

01 Jan 2002

TL;DR: An attempt is made to evaluate the phytochemical properties of manure and its application in the environment through a number of different fermentation processes.

...read moreread less

Abstract: Encyclopedia of environmental microbiology , Encyclopedia of environmental microbiology , مرکز فناوری اطلاعات و اطلاع رسانی کشاورزی

...read moreread less

654 citations