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Bacterial Contribution in Biomineralization at the Tomskaya Pisanitsa Rock Art Site
found in various climatic conditions are able to effect the surface of monuments. In this work we consider the influence of bacteria on on the unique monument “Tomskaya Pisanitsa” (Western Siberia, Russ...
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Clay Mineralogy as a Marker of Volcanic Biogeosystem Evolution in Laetoli, Tanzania
The Laetoli hominid footprints dating back some 3.6 million years discovered by Leakey in 1978 is an archaeological site of great importance in understanding the . The footprints of hominids, animals, and b...
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Open AccessCopper oxalate formation by lichens and fungi
The present work focuses on the revealing the patterns of copper oxalates formation under the influence of lichens and fungi by combination of the results of field studies and model experiments. These findings...
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Lipid and Metabolite Profiling of Serpula lacrymans Under Freezing Stress
Basidiomycete fungus Serpula lacrymans is one of the most dangerous indoor fungus causing dry rot of timber. The physiology of this fungus deserves more attention as a basis for development of methods of dry rot ...
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Crystallization of Calcium Oxalate Hydrates by Interaction of Apatites and Fossilized Tooth Tissue with Fungus Aspergillus niger
The of calcium oxalates ( and ) by interaction of natural and synthetic apatites and fossilized tooth tissue with fungus , one of most active acid producers, was studied in vitro. The and the sequence o...
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Biofilms on Granite Rapakivi in Natural Outcrops and Urban Environment: Biodiversity, Metabolism and Interaction with Substrate
rapakivi was widely used in the construction of historical buildings in St. Petersburg. This rock was mined in Karelia and southern part of Finland where old quarries are preserved. of can be observed b...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Sol-Gel Derived TiO2 and Epoxy-Titanate Protective Coatings: Structure, Property, Fungicidal Activity and Biomineralization Effects
The mesostructural, phase compositional, photocatalytic and anti-fungicidal properties of TiO2- are investigated. The effect of epoxy-titanate coatings doped with titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2 P25) a...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Microbiology of the Laetolil Tuff 7 with 3.66 Ma Australopithecus Afarensis Footprints, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania
East Africa is one of the most important paleoanthropological localities on Earth. and Olduvai Gorge ( ) are among the world’s premier areas for , Paranthropus boisei, and Homo habilis remains. is also unique...
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Decay of the Monuments
The processes of stone and bronze destruction of the monuments in the Necropoleis were studied as a result of the monitoring. All forms of stone weathering, (mechanical damages, deposits, stone loss) are exami...
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Monitoring of the State of Stone and Bronze Monuments
Methods and approaches to be used in monitoring the monument condition are discussed. The main stages of materials science expert analysis are considered. The technique for qualimetric assessment of the integr...
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Outdoor Environment of the Monuments in the Necropoleis
A study of the ambient air, soil, vegetation, and biogenic layers on the surface of the monuments was carried out in order to identify environmental factors that have an adverse effect on the condition of the ...
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Changes in the Necropoleis Monuments’ Status Over Time
The history and temporary changes in the condition of outstanding artistic monuments in the museum Necropoleis, made of various materials, are surveyed: those to A.I. Kosikovsky (Paolo Catozzi and A.I. Tereben...
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Methods of Monument Protection from Damage and Their Performance
The experience of the Museum of Urban Sculpture in chemical protection of stone monuments from biodeterioration is discussed. The effectiveness of various chemical biocides was compared. High efficiency of the...
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Book and Conference Proceedings
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Biogenic–Abiogenic Interaction in Antarctic Ornithogenic Soils
In severe climatic and specific landscape conditions of Antarctica birds play an important role in transportation of organic matter of guano to the coastal landscapes. It has been shown that redistribution of ...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Granite Weathering in Urban Environments
Various aspects of the granite destruction in urban environments were studied in cities of Northern Europe (Russia and Finland). Granite is commonly used to create monuments, buildings, and embankments. Rock d...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Significance and Regulation of Acids Production by Rock-Inhabited Fungi
According to the results of screening acidification activity of 24 species of micromycetes in vitro, 18 of them produced organic acids in artificial medium. The fungi from genera Penicillium and strains of Asperg...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Development of Stone Monuments Monitoring System Using Computer Technology
Monitoring of the cultural heritage state is significant factor for their preservation, the timely restoration, and conservation. The aim of this work is to develop a system for monitoring cultural heritage us...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
The Crystallization of Calcium Oxalate Hydrates Formed by Interaction Between Microorganisms and Minerals
The work is devoted to the research of the interactions between microorganisms, rocks and minerals in simulation experiment conditions. Bacteria and microscopic fungi isolated from different types of rocks wer...
