Part 1: Occurrence of microorganisms in heritage materials
Chapter 1: Microbial growth and its effects on inorganic heritage materials
Chapter 2: Microbiota and biochemical processes involved for biodeterioration of cultural heritage and protection
Chapter 3: Molecular-based techniques for the study of microbial communities in artworks
Chapter 4: Extreme colonizers and rapid profiteers: the challenging world of microorganisms that attack paper and parchment
Part 2: Green methods again biodeterioration
Chapter 5: Novel antibiofilm non-biocide strategies
Chapter 6: Green mitigation strategy for cultural heritage using bacterial biocides
Chapter 7: New perspectives against biodeterioration through public lighting
Part 3: Biocleaning and bio-based conservation methods
Chapter 8: Bioremoval of graffiti in the context of current biocleaning research
Chapter 9: Ancient textiles deterioration and restoration: the case of biocleaning of an Egyptian shroud held in the Torino Museum
Chapter 10: Advanced biocleaning system for historical wall paintings
Chapter 11: Sustainable restoration through biotechnological processes: a proof of concept
Chapter 12: The role microorganisms for the removal of nitrates and sulfates on artistic stoneworks
Chapter 13: Protection and consolidation of stone heritage by bacterial carbonatogenesis
Chapter 14: Siderophore-removal of iron corrosion products from wood and textiles
Chapter 15: Bio-based corrosion inhibitors for metal heritage.