Biomediated reinforcement of weathered calcareous stones

Journal of Cultural Heritage

Volumn 7, Issue 1, 2006, Pages 49-55

  Tiano, P ^a   Cantisani, E ^a   Sutherland, I ^b   Paget, J M ^b  

^a Istituto per la Conservazione e la Valorizzazione dei Beni Culturali Sesto Fiorentino   (Italy)

^b LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Biomineralisation; Calcite crystallisation; Monumental stones; Polypeptides; Reinforcement

Indexed keywords

EID: 33644940850     PISSN: 12962074     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.culher.2005.10.003     Document Type: Article

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