Microwave Treatment of Stone Surfaces for the Devitalization of Biodeteriogens

The experimental work described in this paper is aimed at evaluating the possibility of applying microwave heating to a restoration project. The technique involves the application of microwaves to stone surfaces affected by biodeterioration. Results showed that the pests were completely devitalised....

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Main Authors: Nicola Chiacchio, Luigi Guerriero, Margherita Cicala, Bruno Bisceglia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Bologna 2019-12-01
Series:Conservation Science in Cultural Heritage
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Online Access:https://conservation-science.unibo.it/article/view/10674