Building materials and conservation

Building materials and conservation is a research topic within Earth-Surface Processes. Science Explorer counts 25k research works in it since 1950. 10.0% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.

This cluster of papers explores the role of fungi and microorganisms in the biogeochemical transformations of rocks, minerals, and metals, with a focus on their impact on cultural heritage conservation. It covers topics such as biodeterioration, bioremediation, microbial diversity, salt crystallization, lime mortars, fungal colonization, and the weathering of rock materials.

• Geomycology
• Biodeterioration
• Bioremediation
• Cultural Heritage
• Rock Weathering
• Microbial Diversity
• Salt Crystallization
• Lime Mortars
• Fungal Colonization
• Conservation