# Building materials and conservation { "id": "T11643", "title": "Building materials and conservation", "url": "/topics/T11643", "kind": "topic-directory", "aeo_cohort": "topic-directory", "provider": "openalex", "revision": "c992de73d95636d1", "catalogue_revision": "f050b5d4780b1289", "numeric_address": "36183055279227067", "address_version": "morton4x16-v1", "coordinates": [ 3, 19, 1904, 11643 ], "answer_status": "Directory metadata; local answer requires separate source review", "truth_status": "Subject descriptor, not a factual answer or a demonstrated knowledge gap" } This cluster of papers explores the role of fungi and microorganisms in the biogeochemical transformations of rocks, minerals, and metals, with a focus on their impact on cultural heritage conservation. It covers topics such as biodeterioration, bioremediation, microbial diversity, salt crystallization, lime mortars, fungal colonization, and the weathering of rock materials. Directory metadata is not a factual answer or evidence of a global knowledge gap. Source: https://openalex.org/T11643 No owner-reviewed local answer yet.