Biodeterioration of Stone in Tropical Environments – An Overview

. Kumar, Anuradha Kumar

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Getty Publications
10 June 1999

Conservation, restoration & care of artworks; Materials science

Series: BIBLIOTHECA PAEDIATRICA REF KARGER

A serious challenge for professionals involved in the conservation of cultural heritage sites in tropical environments is the biodeterioration of stone. This volume discusses the types and causes of stone biodeterioration in hot and humid climates, preventative and remedial methods, selection of chemical treatments, the status of current research, and areas for further investigation.

By: . Kumar, Anuradha Kumar
Imprint: Getty Publications
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 281mm, Width: 198mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 338g
ISBN: 9780892365500
ISBN 10: 0892365501
Series: BIBLIOTHECA PAEDIATRICA REF KARGER
Pages: 96
Publication Date: 10 June 1999
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Part 1 General aspects of biodegeneration in tropical regions: characteristics of tropical regions; ecological aspects of biodeterioration; identification of biodeteriogens and their activity; phenomenology of biological alterations. Part 2 Biodeteriogens - characteristics and biodeterioration mechanisms: bacteria and bacterial biodeterioration; fungi and fungal biodeterioration; algae and algal biodeterioration; lichens and lichenic biodeterioration; biodeterioration by mosses and liverworts; biodeterioration by higher plants. Part 3 Preventive and remedial methods: preventive methods; remedial methods. Part 4 Selection of chemical treatments: some considerations in biocide selection; biocide application - procedures and precautions; chemical treatments used to control biodeteriogens. Part 5 Current research status and areas for further investigation: current research status; areas for further investigation.

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Biodeterioration of Stone in Tropical Environments – An Overview

. Kumar, Anuradha Kumar

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