In Vitro Viability Tests of New Ecofriendly Nanosystems Incorporating Essential Oils for Long-Lasting Conservation of Stone Artworks

The study explores the application of natural biocides (oregano essential oil and eugenol, directly applied in solutions or encapsulated within silica nanocapsules) for safeguarding stone cultural heritage from biodeterioration, using green algae (<i>Chlorococcum</i> sp.) and cyanobacter...

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Main Authors: Flavia Bartoli, Leonora Corradi, Zohreh Hosseini, Antonella Privitera, Martina Zuena, Alma Kumbaric, Valerio Graziani, Luca Tortora, Armida Sodo, Giulia Caneva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-02-01
Series:Gels
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2310-2861/10/2/132