Heritage microbiology and science: microbes, monuments and maritime materials

Introduction: Heritage Microbiology, Science And the Mary Rose: What are we trying to achieve? Introduction Background Conference Themes and the Mary Rose What are we trying to achieve? Conclusion Part 1: Heritage Monuments and Materials Heritage Research and Practice: Towards a better understanding? Introduction Evaluation of Biodeterioration Processes Biodeterioration Mechanisms Exogenic Parameters Biofilm - A Stabilising Microniche Environmental Conditions for Biodeterioration Processes Microbiological Assessment of Biodeterioration Impacts Microbiology and Archaeology - Case Studies Terracotta Army in Xian / China (Polychrome Coatings) Nydam Mose / Denmark (Metals) Temple of Angkor Wat, Cambodia (Natural Stone) Archaeological Site of Milet in Turkey (Waterlogged Marble) Prospective Needs for an Interdisciplinary Approach in Conservation Microbiology Mapping Decay: GIS, Microbes and Stone Degradation across Scales Introduction Geographical Information Systems Use of Images for Classifying Degradation Illustrations of Mapping Degradation in a GIS Conclusions Microbial Colonisation of Historic Buildings in Latin America Introduction Methods Sites and Sampling Detection and Identification Results and Discussion Analysis of Bacterial Communities on an Antique Stained Glass Window Introduction Methods and Results Deterioration on the window NativitO Sampling, Growth Conditions and Phenotypical Characterization Molecular Characterization Conclusions Assessing the Suitability of Novel Biocides for use on Historic Surfaces Introduction Methods and Results Compatibility of Novel Treatments with Conservation Products Tests on Sandstone Accelerated Weathering Tests on Traditional Painted Plaster Field Studies Test Surfaces Test Rigs Treatments Effectiveness Measurements Fluorescence and Colour Measurements after Treatment Application Post-Treatment Assessment The Occurrence of Heterotrophic Microorganisms on Heritage Surfaces Discussion Conclusion Biocalcification: The Context for Bioremediation Introduction Biomineralization Calcium Carbonate Biomineralization Monumental Stone Decay and Conservation Bioremediation for Conservation Methods and Results On-site Application Bio-inducing Macromolecules Solutions (BIMSs) Methodology of Application BMT Evaluation On-site results Conclusions The Biobrush Project for Bioremediation of Heritage Stone A Need for Stone Conservation Rationale for Biobrush Research Collection and Analysis of Encrusted Stone from Historic Buildings Selection and Screening of Bacterial Cultures for use in Bioremediation Evaluation of Delivery Systems to carry Biological Agents onto the Stone Mineral Changes in Stones during Bioremediation Treatment Field Trials of Bioremediation on Buildings and Monuments Recommended Methodologies Implications of Biobrush Research Part 2: Molecular Methods for Heritage Artefacts and Monuments Molecular Studies for Cultural Heritage: State of the Art Introduction Previous Methods for the Detection of Microorganisms Culture-Independent Methods to Detect Microorganisms Recent Advancements for Detecting Microorganisms MDA-PCR Amplifications DNA Library Screening Detection and Analysis of Chimeras Analysis Based on DNA and RNA Further Perspectives Bacteria in Archaeological and Waterlogged Wood: Molecular Protocols for Diversity and Community Studies Introduction Waterlogged Wood and its Microbiology Extraction of Nucleic Acids from Wood Overcoming Low Quantities of Impure Nucleic Acids PCR and the Separation of Mixed-Origin PCR Products Fluorescent In Situ Hybridisation and Waterlogged Wood Conclusions Synchrotron Radiation for the Investigation of Objects of Cultural Heritage Value Introduction Synchrotron Radiation Examples of Synchrotron Science as Applied to Heritage Materials Archaeological Iron Erosion of Carbonate Building Materials Textile Fibres from the Qumran Caves Corinthian Style Helmet from Ancient Greece Conclusions Summary Fluorescent In Situ Hybridization (FISH) as Molecular Tool to Study Bacteria causing Biodeterioration Introduction FISH Applied to the Study of Biodeterioration of Works of Art Limits and Advantages of FISH to Study Microbial Communities associated with Biodeterioration Methods that Enhance the Signal Identification of Bacteria from Waterlogged Archaeological Wood Introduction Method and Results Sampling Cultivation DNA-Based Identification DNA Extraction PCR Amplification and Construction of 16S rDNA Clone Libraries and T-RFLP Community Fingerprinting Sequencing of 16S rDNA Inserts and Phylogenetic Analysis Conclusions Summary Novel Combined Approach Based on Phospholipid Fatty Acids and 16S-rDNA PCR-SSCP Analyses to Characterise Fouling Biofilms on Historic Monuments Introduction Culture-Independent Approaches to Characterise Microbial Communities Materials and Methods Site Description Sample Collection Biomarker Analysis DNA Extraction, PCR-SSCP and Sequencing of DNA Digital Image Analysis Nucleic Acid and Phylogenetic Analyses Results Biofilm Biomass and PLFA Profiles Discussion Biomass and Diversity of Epilithic Biofilms Conclusions On the Use of 23S rRNA Gene Sequences to Assess a High Diversity of Acidobacteria in Altamira Cave Introduction Materials and Methods Sampling and DNA Extraction Amplification of Acidobacterial rDNA and Construction of Clone Libraries Phylogenetic Analyses and Tree Reconstruction based on rDNA Sequences Results and Discussion Conclusions Part 3: Historic Ships and their Preservation The In-Situ Preservation of Archaeological Sites Underwater: An Evaluation of some Techniques Introduction Why In-Situ Preservation? Threats to Underwater Archaeological Heritage Measuring the Extent of Deterioration Examples of Techniques used for In-Situ Protection The Polders, The Netherlands Red Bay, Canada The Bzn Wrecks, The Netherlands The Darsser Cog, Germany The Avondster, Sri Lanka Roman Quay, The Netherlands Thirteenth Century Wreck, Denmark William Salthouse, Australia The Zakynthos Wreck, Greece Colossus, United Kingdom James Matthews, Australia Fredericus (Raar-Project), Sweden Conclusions and Future Directions Molecular Bacterial Diversity in the Timbers of the Tudor Warship the Mary Rose Introduction Role of Bacteria in the Sulfur and Iron Cycles Molecular Diversity of Bacteria associated with Buried and Raised Ship Timbers Conclusions Timber Conservation on Nelson's Flagship HMS Victory Introduction Original Construction The Early Years Into Drydock 1922 Restoration and Repair in the 1920s The 1955-64 Great Repair Completion of the Great Repair 1964 - 2000 Timber Supply Concluding Comments Summary Informing the Conservation, Display and Long-Term Preservation of the HMS Victory Trafalgar Sail Introduction The Performance of the Canvas Conservation and Display Condition Monitoring Nuclear Magnetic Relaxometry Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIR) Conclusions Extraction of Iron Compounds from Waterlogged Pine Wood from the Vasa Introduction Materials and Methods Chemicals Extraction Procedures Analyses Results and Discussion Co-Extraction of other Compounds Effects on the Wood Conclusions Summary Electrolysis in the Conservation of Large Artefacts: The M33 and the s.v.Cutty Sark Introduction Soak Treatment Electrolytic Treatment Electrolysis in Conservation Electrolysis of the M33 Electrolysis of the s.v. Cutty Sark Conclusions Summary Desiccated Storage of Chloride-Contaminated Iron: A Study of the Effects of Loss of Environmental Control Introduction Corrosion and Electrolytes ss Great Britain: A big Corrosion Problem Implementation of Environmental Control Chloride-Infested Iron: Corrosion and Corrosion Products Chloride on the Iron Hull of the ss Great Britain Modelling Iron Corrosion during Drying of Chloride-Infested Iron Environmentally-Controlled Storage in Practice Experimental Results Fecl2. 4h2o/ Iron Powder Mix: 15%-22% Relative Humidity (Figure 4) Fecl2.4h2o/ Iron Powder Mix: 15%-30% Relative Humidity (Figure 5) -Feooh/Iron Powder Mix: 15%-22% Relative Humidity (Figure 6) Feooh/Iron Powder Mix: 15%-30% Relative Humidity (Figure 7) Fecl2. 4h2o/Iron Powder Mix: 22%- 65% Relative Humidity (Figure 8) Discussion Endnote Microbiology and Art: An Education Opportunity Introduction Applied Microbiology Microbiology and Art Deterioration of Art Beauty of Microorganisms Microorganisms in Art Combining Microbiology and Art Microbiology And... 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