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doi: 10.1128/AEM.01768-07. Epub 2007 Dec 7.Microorganisms attack synthetic polymers in items representing our cultural heritage
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Microorganisms attack synthetic polymers in items representing our cultural heritage
Francesca Cappitelli et al. Appl Environ Microbiol.2008 Feb.
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Griffin Alkyd paints (based on alkyd resins) of Winsor & Newton dried on microscope glass slides and subjected to biodeterioration treatment according to ASTM standard practice G21-96(2002). At the end of the experimental period (28 days), fungal growth was easily observed. (a) Titanium white; (b) viridian; (c) cerulean blue.
Fungal growth on a dried polyvinyl acetate-based emulsion, viewed with a stereomicroscope. Bar = 1,000 μm.
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