Investigations of the Surface of Heritage Objects and Green Bioremediation: Case Study of Artefacts from Maramureş, Romania

Old textiles are important elements of thecultural heritage. As a result their composition mostly natural old extremely prone to physical and chemical degradation due fungal action. The treatments usually applied for the cleaning heritage target use synthetic fungicides, which potentially harmful both human health environment. Numerous studies highlight as an alternative conventional antifungals, employment essential oils plant extracts, environmentally friendly have no adverse effects on health. Against this background present study aims test six (Lavandula angustifolia, Citrus limon, Mentha piperita, Marjoram, Melaleuca alternifolia, Origanum vulgare) establish inhibitory against fungi identified piece traditional Romanian clothing from Maramureş. For study, types objects was determined primarily through open plates technique microscopic identification. After identification, were delimited surfaces, observed up 32 days after application. results show that these strong effect such genera Penicillinum sp., Cladosporium Aspergillus spp., Candida guillermondii, Botrys Mucor having observable side-effects properties materials concerned. antimicrobial extracts in short term must be tested future ensure enhanced preservation integrity restorers visitors who view them museums, collections or exhibitions.