Publications by authors named "Ipekoglu B"
Sci Total Environ
July 2006
Article Synopsis
- The research focused on how microorganisms contribute to the deterioration of stone in Erzurum, Turkey, particularly under cold conditions and air pollution.
- Various historical buildings were examined, some dated between 441 to 823 years old, revealing that microorganisms can thrive even at extremely low winter temperatures.
- A detailed analysis identified multiple microbial species and essential elements in the stone that may serve as an energy source, highlighting the interaction between microorganisms and environmental pollutants in causing deterioration.
