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Current projects of LATHEMA

Research topics of LATHEMA focus on the development of green conservation strategies for the preservation of cultural heritage, exploiting in particular assimilation and biomineralization processes in microorganisms (bacteria and fungi).

 

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(© MAlbini)

 

BIOPATINA –passivation of copper alloys

 

 

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MAIA – Desalination and stabilization of archaeological iron objects

 

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(© Université de Neuchâtel)

MICMAC – Preservation of archaeological waterlogged wood

 

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HELIX – biocleaning of historic or contemporary art metal artefacts