Biodeterioration and chemical conservation of Bhimkichak Temple, Malhar, Chhattisgarh, India

Stone cultural heritage materials are at risk of bio-deterioration caused by diverse populations of microorganisms living in biofilms. The microbial metabolites of these biofilms are responsible for the deterioration of the underlying substratum and may lead to physical weakening and discoloration o...

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Main Authors: Sanjay Prasad Gupta, Kavita Sharma, B.S. Chhabra
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Bologna 2012-12-01
Series:Conservation Science in Cultural Heritage
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Online Access:http://conservation-science.unibo.it/article/view/3386