Rassegna della letteratura scientifica in rivista (Literature review), 2023, ENG, 10.3390/coatings13121986

Innovative Methodologies for the Conservation of Cultural Heritage against Biodeterioration: A Review

M. Cirone (1) (2); A. Figoli (2), F. Galiano (2), M. F. La Russa (1), A. Macchia (1), R. Mancuso (3), M. Ricca (1), N. Rovella (2), M. Taverniti (4), S. A. Ruffolo (1)

Department of Biology, Ecology and Earth Sciences, University of Calabria, Via P. Bucci Cubo 12 B, 87036 Arcavacata di Rende, Italy (1); Institute on Membrane Technology, CNR-ITM, Via P. Bucci 17/C, CS, 87036 Rende, Italy (2);Laboratory of Industrial and Synthetic Organic Chemistry (LISOC), Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technologies, University of Calabria, Via Pietro Bucci 12/C, CS, 87036 Arcavacata di Rende, Italy (3);Institute of Informatics and Telematics, CNR-IIT, Via P. Bucci 17/C, CS, 87036 Rende, Italy (4)

The use of traditional biocidal products in cultural heritage has suffered a slowdown due to the risks related to human health and the environment. Thus, many studies have been carried out with the aim of testing innovative and environmentally friendly alternatives. In this framework, this review attempts to provide an overview of some novel potential products with biocidal action, tested to counteract the process of degradation of paper and stone materials due to microbial activity, keeping in mind the sustainability criteria. In particular, we have focused our attention on the testing of nanotechnologies, essential oils, DES (deep eutectic solvents) with low toxicity, and colloidal substances for conservation purposes.

Coatings (Basel) 13 (1986)

Keywords

biodegradation, biocide, paper restoration, stone restoration, essential oils, DES, polymers, nanotechnologies

CNR authors

Figoli Alberto, Taverniti Maria, Galiano Francesco, Rovella Natalia

CNR institutes

IIT – Istituto di informatica e telematica, ITM – Istituto per la tecnologia delle membrane