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The biomineralisation process is based on the ability of certain bacteria to produce solid Ca-carbonate. The scientific background is first presented, as far as aerobiotic metabolic pathways, biological processes and solid products are concerned. The process which consists in letting bacteria produce a carbonate protecting scale (biocalcin) on treated surfaces was developed through laboratory and life-size experiments. It is to date applied on buildings at the industrial scale. The process was also applied to statuary. Lastly, further microbiotechnical developments for restoration of limestone works of art are presented.
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Castanier, S., Le Métayer-Levrel, G., Orial, G., Loubière, JF., Perthuisot, JP. (2000). Bacterial Carbonatogenesis and Applications to Preservation and Restoration of Historic Property. In: Ciferri, O., Tiano, P., Mastromei, G. (eds) Of Microbes and Art. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-4239-1_14
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