Occurrence of Aspergillus niger strains on a polychrome cotton painting and their elimination by anoxic treatment

In conclusion, this study proved the unprecedented effectiveness of a nondestructive technique for artwork on textile colonized by black fungi species. Thus, this interdisciplinary work involving conservation, microbiology, and chemistry presents a tool to eliminate microorganisms, while maintaining the integrity of artwork and safety of the restorer, that can be applied prior to artwork restoration.
Source: Canadian Journal of Microbiology - Category: Microbiology Authors: Source Type: research