Fields · Earth and Planetary Sciences · Earth-Surface Processes

Building materials and conservation

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.