Article
Construction & Building Technology
Bin Chang, Xiao Liu, Xilian Luo, Zhuangbo Feng, Zhaolin Gu
Summary: This study evaluated the mold growth on the surface of inorganic unearthed sites under near-saturated conditions. The results showed that higher relative humidity had an inhibitory effect on mold growth, while salt content was positively correlated with mold growth. This study provides basic knowledge for understanding mold growth characteristics and proposing prevention strategies in near-saturated environments.
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Maria Antonietta Zicarelli, Mauro Francesco La Russa, Maria Francesca Alberghina, Salvatore Schiavone, Raffaella Greca, Paola Pogliani, Michela Ricca, Silvestro Antonio Ruffolo
Summary: In this study, the wall painting in the apse of the Sotterra church in Italy was analyzed using a diagnostic approach. The oldest painting, dating back to the 11th-12th centuries, was the focus of the study. Noninvasive analysis and laboratory-based methods were used to determine the composition of materials and the causes of alterations affecting the wall painting. Additionally, an environmental monitoring campaign was conducted to assess the indoor climate. The results revealed the use of natural mineral pigments and the presence of calcium sulfate, which contributed to the understanding of crystallization and condensation risks.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Laura Zucconi, Fabiana Canini, Daniela Isola, Giulia Caneva
Summary: Wall paintings are an important cultural expression, but they are susceptible to degradation caused by fungi. This review examines the fungi isolated from wall paintings worldwide, with a focus on diversity and spatial distribution. The study reveals that Europe has the highest number of records, and the dominance of the Ascomycota group suggests a wide distribution and easy airborne dispersal.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
H. Blaydes, S. G. Potts, J. D. Whyatt, A. Armstrong
Summary: Renewable power capacity is growing globally, with solar photovoltaic being the dominant renewable energy source. Through strategic management and interventions, solar parks have the potential to enhance pollinator biodiversity, benefiting local ecosystems and biodiversity.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Daniela Isola, Flavia Bartoli, Simone Langone, Simona Ceschin, Laura Zucconi, Giulia Caneva
Summary: This study successfully used DNA barcoding to identify plant rootlets threatening the Etruscan tombs of the Necropolis of Tarquinia, with some eudicotyledons showing recurrence. Further investigations and expansion of the reference dataset are needed to confirm these findings.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Giulio Zangari, Flavia Bartoli, Fernando Lucchese, Giulia Caneva
Summary: Plants in archaeological sites can pose risks to monument conservation, but they also serve as refugia for plant biodiversity. By analyzing the Etruscan necropolis of Monterozzi in Tarquinia, we found that this site is home to a variety of plant species with high ecological interest, which are associated with both current and past land uses. Moreover, compared to well-known archaeological sites like Rome, the site's plant diversity is remarkably high, highlighting the need to consider plant diversity in management activities to protect its natural values.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Fernando Poyatos-Jimenez, Fatima Morales, Rosa Morales-Carrera, Silvia Boffo, Antonio Giordano, Julio Romero-Noguera
Summary: The historic center of Quito, Ecuador, was declared a World Cultural Heritage site in 1978, with numerous religious buildings reflecting the cultural heritage of the Spanish colonial period. However, the conservation of outdoor canvas paintings in this area faces challenges due to the presence of biodeteriorating agents such as fungi and bacteria. This study identified microbial agents and bioclimatic parameters of deterioration in order to propose guidelines for the proper conservation of this important World Cultural Heritage.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN EUKARYOTIC GENE EXPRESSION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Roland Kraemer, Nadja Kabisch
Summary: In this study, we assessed the air temperature regulation by two structurally distinct inner-city parks in Leipzig, Germany, that were strongly affected by the heat and drought periods. The results showed that the larger, tree-dominated park could maintain spaces of relative coolness at any time, whereas the other grass-dominated park was strongly heated during the daytime but provided relatively cool air during the night and early morning. The study emphasizes the importance of vegetation structure, particularly the configuration of trees, in designing heat and drought-resilient green spaces and maintaining ecosystem service provision.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Ignacio Diaz-Arellano, Manuel Zarzo, Fernando-Juan Garcia-Diego, Angel Perles
Summary: Monitoring and controlling indoor thermo-hygrometric conditions is crucial for preserving cultural heritage. The European standard EN 15757:2010 provides a procedure to assess seasonal humidity and temperature patterns for effective preventive conservation. In a case study at the Archaeological Museum of l'Almoina, Valencia, corrective measures were proposed based on temperature analysis from 27 data-loggers and discussion according to the standard.
Article
Environmental Studies
Mario Mingarro, Jorge M. Lobo
Summary: Protected areas are facing threats from intensified land use, and their effectiveness depends on their ability to prevent habitat loss. The declaration of protected areas can improve their natural condition in a short period and have a beneficial impact on the surrounding environment. The role of protected areas is most evident in the nearest buffer zones, with geographical differences.
Article
Archaeology
Daniela Isola, Flavia Bartoli, Annalaura Casanova Municchia, Hyun Ju Lee, Seon Hye Jeong, Yong Jae Chung, Giulia Caneva
Summary: Due to limited air circulation, constant low temperatures and high humidity, hypogeal environments are at risk of microbial spreading. Natural bioactive molecules have been proposed as an alternative to traditional biocides in cultural heritage preservation. This study investigated the efficacy of five green biocidal formulations on the biodeterioration of subterranean mural paintings and highlighted the importance of customization and reconstruction experiments in treatment to avoid interference with historical materials and the spread of biodeteriogens.
JOURNAL OF CULTURAL HERITAGE
(2023)
Proceedings Paper
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
E. Cicinelli, G. Zangari, F. Bartoli, D. Isola, F. Lucchese, G. Caneva
Summary: Plants and monuments in archaeological sites have close interactions, with both positive and negative effects. A study conducted in the Monterozzi of Tarquinia, an Etruscan necropolis, revealed a rich plant biodiversity with the presence of protected, endangered, or rare species. These findings highlight the natural value of the archaeological site and emphasize the importance of botanical investigations in managing plant interventions and reconstructing natural landscapes.
VIII INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON LANDSCAPE AND URBAN HORTICULTURE
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Arthur D. Middleton, Temple Stoellinger, Harshad Karandikar, Bryan Leonard, Holly Doremus, Claire Kremen
Summary: Spillover impacts present challenges for the management of protected areas, with potential increased costs for neighboring governments or landowners. Mechanisms such as fees or tax-based approaches can be used to address these impacts and demonstrate cooperative large-landscape conservation efforts.
CONSERVATION SCIENCE AND PRACTICE
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Giulia Albani Rocchetti, Charles Davis, Giulia Caneva, Gianluigi Bacchetta, Giuseppe Fabrini, Giuseppe Fenu, Bruno Foggi, Gabriele Galasso, Domenico Gargano, Gianpietro Giusso del Galdo, Mauro Iberite, Sara Magrini, Alfred Mayer, Andrea Mondoni, Chiara Nepi, Simone Orsenigo, Lorenzo Peruzzi, Thomas Abeli
Summary: Herbaria could be valuable sources for recovering lost genetic variation and extinct plant species, with the potential for de-extinction through germinating viable diaspores or culturing tissues. Despite potential risks to historical specimens, there is a consensus in the scientific community to use herbarium specimens for resurrecting extinct plant species.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Giulia Albani Rocchetti, Flavia Bartoli, Emanuela Cicinelli, Fernando Lucchese, Giulia Caneva
Summary: The Mediterranean basin serves as a refuge for relict plant species and native laurel forests. The Antica Lavinium site on the Latium coasts is home to relict forest communities with cultural value. This study investigates the ecological framework, cultural and historical values, and management of these communities, focusing on Laurus nobilis and Celtis australis as priority habitats.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Daniela Isola, Flavia Bartoli, Paola Meloni, Giulia Caneva, Laura Zucconi
Summary: The study focused on the threat of black fungi to stone cultural heritage and their environmental requirements and impacts. Through experiments and instrumental analysis, it revealed the damage and chemical action potential of BF on stone materials, as well as possible measures that could be taken in restoration practices.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Deepak Prajapat, Akash Surampalli, Anjali Panchwanee, Carlo Meneghini, Ilya Sergeev, Olaf Leupold, Srihari Velaga, Binoy Krishna de, Marco Merlini, Konstantin Glazyrin, Rene Steinbrugge, Atefeh Jafari, Himashu Kumar Poswal, V. G. Sathe, V. Raghavendra Reddy
Summary: We investigated the structural and magnetic properties of a four-layer Aurivillius compound Bi5FeTi3O15 (BFTO) under high hydrostatic pressure conditions. The results showed that the lattice parameters of BFTO undergo structural modifications with increasing pressure. The study also revealed the development of magnetic ordering in BFTO with increasing pressure at 5K, which disappeared at higher temperatures.
JOURNAL OF MAGNETISM AND MAGNETIC MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Payel Aich, Shreya Das, Shuvajit Halder, Carlo Meneghini, Desheng Fu, Vasudeva Siruguri, Som Datta Kaushik, Mitsuru Itoh, Tanusri Saha-Dasgupta, Sugata Ray
Summary: We propose a novel approach to achieve multiferroicity in a single phase by engineering the anionic network and creating local geometric distortions in fluorinated, vacancy-ordered brownmillerite Ca2Mn2O5-xFy. The system exhibits both ferroelectricity and an antiferromagnetic order above room temperature, pointing toward a new route to multiferroicity through anion mixing.
CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Daniela Medas, Carlo Meneghini, Claudia Pusceddu, Ilaria Carlomagno, Giuliana Aquilanti, Elisabetta Dore, Vittorio Murgia, Francesca Podda, Valentina Rimondi, Salvatore Vacca, Richard B. Wanty, Giovanni De Giudici
Summary: Juncus acutus is suitable for phytoremediation plans. This study investigated the effect of rhizosphere minerals and water composition on Zn transformations in J. acutus. The plant growth was influenced by the substrate type, while the Zn content in the water did not significantly affect the plant height. J. acutus accumulated Zn in roots and the distribution of Zn was controlled by the rhizosphere mineral composition. The findings contribute to a better understanding of Zn dynamics in the rhizosphere-plant system.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Sanjit Das, Geetanjali Mishra, Debabrata Halder, Ilaria Carlomagno, Carlo Meneghini, Giovanni De Giudici, Bidisa Das, Ankan Paul, Vinod K. K. Aswal, Sugata Ray
Summary: This study reveals the presence of FeAs clusters in groundwater-like situations, entrapping As3+ ions within tooeleite-like cages. The simultaneous presence of Fe3+ and As3+ ions in groundwater and acid mine drainages is common, and understanding their chemical interactions and nucleation process is environmentally significant. The study uses experimental and theoretical techniques to probe the nucleation process of Fe3+-As3+ clusters and confirms the formation of primary FeAs clusters independently of concentration or pH. The theoretical studies also predicted stable Fe4As4 units as the primary clusters.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mandeep Singh, Maryam Abdolrahimi, Elisabetta Colantoni, Luca Tortora, Sarathlal K. Vayalil, Mukul Gupta, V. Raghavendra Reddy, Ilaria Carlomagno, Gangadhar Das, Giuliana Aquilanti, Ajay Gupta, Carlo Meneghini
Summary: The compositional profile and local atomic structure in a Co40Fe40B20 thin film sandwiched between two W layers were investigated using TOF-SIMS and SW-XAFS techniques. The analysis revealed inhomogeneities in the composition profile and local atomic structure around transition metals along the film thickness. The boron concentration gradually increased from the bottom to the surface of the film. The quantitative analysis of Fe and Co K edges SW-XAFS spectra showed distinct differences in the local coordination geometry along the film thickness and between the two metals.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Daniela Isola, Flavia Bartoli, Simona Morretta, Giulia Caneva
Summary: Like other hypogeal environments, the Roman Houses of the Caelian Hill are prone to unwanted biological growth. Wide conservative interventions have been carried out at the beginning of this millennium to reduce biodeterioration and physical-chemical damages. The monitoring work assessed the effectiveness of previous treatments, identified biodeteriogens, and discussed the new concerns about lampenflora, carbonate precipitations, and salt efflorescence.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
G. Caneva, A. Bourmaud, A. Bellini, A. Melelli
Summary: This paper proposes an interpretation for the plant represented in the iconic painting in Pompeii called "Flora in Ariadne's house", suggesting it is flax. Flax was economically and culturally important and symbolized fertility and the afterlife, associated with the feminine sphere. This interpretation strengthens the proposed identification of the girl in yellow as Persephone, a wife transitioning to the afterlife.
RENDICONTI LINCEI-SCIENZE FISICHE E NATURALI
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Simone Amatori, Alberto Lopez, Carlo Meneghini, Annarica Calcabrini, Marisa Colone, Annarita Stringaro, Sofia Migani, Ivan Khalakhan, Giovanna Iucci, Iole Venditti, Chiara Battocchio
Summary: Gold nanorods stabilized by binary ligand mixtures of CTAB and either ascorbic acid or hydroquinone were studied using synchrotron radiation-induced spectroscopies and microscopies. The influence of the secondary ligand molecular and chemical structure on the nanorod shapes and size ratios was investigated. The findings suggest that the selection of secondary ligands can finely control the shape and dimension of nanorods, providing new possibilities for designing and synthesizing anisotropic nanoparticles.
NANOSCALE ADVANCES
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Rafikul Ali Saha, Jhuma Sannigrahi, Ilaria Carlomagno, S. D. Kaushik, Carlo Meneghini, Mitsuru Itoh, Vasudeva Siruguri, Sugata Ray
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Payel Aich, Carlo Meneghini, Luca Tortora
Summary: This review comprehensively investigates experimental techniques for probing the structural and morphological features of thin magnetic films at the nanoscale range, including those available in-house and at state-of-the-art synchrotron radiation facilities. By elucidating the range of available techniques and the information they can provide, it advances the understanding and unlocks new possibilities in the design and optimization of thin magnetic films across a wide range of applications.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Giulio Zangari, Flavia Bartoli, Fernando Lucchese, Giulia Caneva
Summary: Plants in archaeological sites can pose risks to monument conservation, but they also serve as refugia for plant biodiversity. By analyzing the Etruscan necropolis of Monterozzi in Tarquinia, we found that this site is home to a variety of plant species with high ecological interest, which are associated with both current and past land uses. Moreover, compared to well-known archaeological sites like Rome, the site's plant diversity is remarkably high, highlighting the need to consider plant diversity in management activities to protect its natural values.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Luca D'Amato, Flavia Bartoli, Valentina Savo, Paolo Alfredo Paiella, Francesco Messina, Giulia Caneva
Summary: This paper analyzes the variation in street tree species distribution in the municipia of Rome and examines the factors influencing the selection process. The results reveal that criteria such as foliage type, longevity, fruit type, autochthony, and economic value are primary considerations, while flower type, allergenicity, size class, and cultural value serve as secondary criteria. The biological and ecological characteristics of trees are crucial in reducing management efforts and costs.