Black on White: Microbial Growth Darkens the External Marble of Florence Cathedral

Black on White: Microbial Growth Darkens the External Marble of Florence Cathedral

Weathering processes seriously affect the durability of outdoor marble monuments. In urban environments, a very common deterioration phenomenon is the dark discoloration or blackening of marble. This paper describes a multidisciplinary study on the state of conservation of white marbles of the Flore...

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Main Authors: Alba Patrizia Santo, Oana Adriana Cuzman, Dominique Petrocchi, Daniela Pinna, Teresa Salvatici, Brunella Perito
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Applied Sciences
Subjects:
marble decay
biodeterioration
dark discoloration
stone microbiota
black fungi
cultural heritage conservation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/13/6163

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