An improved methodology to remove black crusts from stone by using Desulfovibrio vulgaris subsp. vulgaris ATCC 29579, a sulfate-reducing bacterium, is presented. The strain removed 98% of the sulfates of the crust in a 45-h treatment. Precipitation of black iron sulfide was avoided using filtration of a medium devoid of iron. Among three cell carriers, Carbogel proved to be superior to both sepiolite and Hydrobiogel-97, as it allowed an easy application of the bacteria, kept the system in a state where microbial activity was maintained, and allowed easy removal of the cells after the treatment.
Improved methodology for bioremoval of black crusts on historical stone artworks by use of sulfate-reducing bacteria / F. Cappitelli, E. Zanardini, G. Ranalli, E. Mello, D. Daffonchio, C. Sorlini. - In: APPLIED AND ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY. - ISSN 0099-2240. - 72:5(2006 May), pp. 3733-3737. [10.1128/AEM.72.5.3733-3737.2006]
Improved methodology for bioremoval of black crusts on historical stone artworks by use of sulfate-reducing bacteria
F. CappitelliPrimo
;E. ZanardiniSecondo
;D. DaffonchioPenultimo
;C. SorliniUltimo
2006
Abstract
An improved methodology to remove black crusts from stone by using Desulfovibrio vulgaris subsp. vulgaris ATCC 29579, a sulfate-reducing bacterium, is presented. The strain removed 98% of the sulfates of the crust in a 45-h treatment. Precipitation of black iron sulfide was avoided using filtration of a medium devoid of iron. Among three cell carriers, Carbogel proved to be superior to both sepiolite and Hydrobiogel-97, as it allowed an easy application of the bacteria, kept the system in a state where microbial activity was maintained, and allowed easy removal of the cells after the treatment.Pubblicazioni consigliate
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