Microbial Biotechnology in the Art and Built Environment
Kay Yeoman, Beatrix Fahnert, David Lea-Smith, Tom Clarke
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95% confidenceInternational MES research in smart-systems with focus on iot-smart-systems, cultural-heritage. This chapter looks into microbial biotechnology in built environments. It explains that the built environment is a m...
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Abstract
This chapter looks into microbial biotechnology in built environments. It explains that the built environment is a microbial habitat providing an abundance of substrates. Microorganisms occur naturally in these habitats and can be introduced by humans. Understanding the complex interactions and activities of microbial communities that cause biodeterioration allows for the development and selection of optimal preservation approaches and technologies. The chapter also explains the impact of microorganisms on our cultural, urban, and industrial heritage. It then presents novel sustainable materials and tools based on microorganisms and the technologies that minimize microbial growth and prevent biodeterioration.
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- Journal
- Microbial Biotechnology
- Year
- 2020