Maisa M. A. Mansour
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View article: Leaking of 316L stainless steel heat exchanger tubes in carbon dioxide process
Leaking of 316L stainless steel heat exchanger tubes in carbon dioxide process Open
View article: Impact of the antifungal and antioxidant potential of monoterpenoids on the paper manuscripts with iron gall ink
Impact of the antifungal and antioxidant potential of monoterpenoids on the paper manuscripts with iron gall ink Open
View article: Protection of paper manuscripts by antimicrobial polyphenolic compounds from fungal extracts and antioxidant nanoparticles
Protection of paper manuscripts by antimicrobial polyphenolic compounds from fungal extracts and antioxidant nanoparticles Open
This study describes a novel method for protecting paper manuscripts with antifungal and antioxidant compounds. Polyphenolic compounds, such as methyl gallate, and nanoparticles like cerium oxide nanoparticles (CeO 2 NPs) were used. These …
View article: Antifungal activity of the monoterpenes carvacrol, p-cymene, eugenol, and iso-eugenol when applied to wood against Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus niger, and Fusarium culmorum
Antifungal activity of the monoterpenes carvacrol, p-cymene, eugenol, and iso-eugenol when applied to wood against Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus niger, and Fusarium culmorum Open
This work was designed to evaluate the bioactivity of four monoterpenes, namely carvacrol, p-cymene, eugenol, and iso-eugenol, applied to wood blocks from Pinus sylvestris sapwood using the vapor method against Aspergillus flavus, Aspergil…
View article: Conservation-oriented integrated approach for structural stability assessment of complex historic masonry structures
Conservation-oriented integrated approach for structural stability assessment of complex historic masonry structures Open
View article: Poultices as biofilms of titanium dioxide nanoparticles/carboxymethyl cellulose/Phytagel for cleaning of infected cotton paper by Aspergillus sydowii and Nevskia terrae
Poultices as biofilms of titanium dioxide nanoparticles/carboxymethyl cellulose/Phytagel for cleaning of infected cotton paper by Aspergillus sydowii and Nevskia terrae Open
In this study, TiO 2 nanoparticle (TiO 2 NP)-coated film was produced to protect manuscripts against microorganisms using ecofriendly benign materials. As a result, a simple method was created that uses poultice biofilm made of carboxymeth…
View article: Biodeterioration effects of three Aspergillus species on stucco supported on a wooden panel modeled from Sultan al-Ashraf Qaytbay Mausoleum, Egypt
Biodeterioration effects of three Aspergillus species on stucco supported on a wooden panel modeled from Sultan al-Ashraf Qaytbay Mausoleum, Egypt Open
This study focuses on the magnificent decoration of a painted and gilded wooden panel with signs of fungal biodeterioration caused by Aspergillus species in the Mausoleum of Sultan al-Ashraf Qaytbay, Cairo, Egypt. Numerous spectroscopic an…
View article: Long-term fungal inoculation of Ficus sycomorus and Tectona grandis woods with Aspergillus flavus and Penicillium chrysogenum
Long-term fungal inoculation of Ficus sycomorus and Tectona grandis woods with Aspergillus flavus and Penicillium chrysogenum Open
View article: Assessment of the potential effects of plants with their secreted biochemicals on the biodeterioration of archaeological stones
Assessment of the potential effects of plants with their secreted biochemicals on the biodeterioration of archaeological stones Open
Archaeological sites and structures suffer from several factors of deterioration. The present survey focuses on the biodeterioration by plants, which is not less important than the rest of the deterioration factors; moreover, in many cases…
View article: The Efficiency of some locally Isolated Fungi on Removing Pb, Cd, Cr and Ni and their Mixture from Wastewater
The Efficiency of some locally Isolated Fungi on Removing Pb, Cd, Cr and Ni and their Mixture from Wastewater Open
Resources reuse has become an important feature of wastewater management. Wastewater mainly from paint, leather, metal and tanning industries contain huge amounts of heavy metals. As conventional methods to remove metals from aqueous solut…
View article: Characterization of Two Historical Postage Stamps Made from Cotton Fibers and Their Restoration Trials Based on the Experimental Studies
Characterization of Two Historical Postage Stamps Made from Cotton Fibers and Their Restoration Trials Based on the Experimental Studies Open
Ancient stamps are suffering from the destructive effects of different kinds of inks that were prepared from different ingredients. Two Egyptian historical postage stamps printed in blue and red printing inks were evaluated and examined fo…
View article: X-ray computed tomography (CT) and ESEM-EDS investigations of unusual subfossilized juniper cones
X-ray computed tomography (CT) and ESEM-EDS investigations of unusual subfossilized juniper cones Open
Recent investigations of a Greco-Roman site at Sais have provided well-preserved archaeobotanical remains within a pile of metal fragments. The remains are compared with comparable modern taxa. The morphology and anatomy are studied using …
View article: Antifungal potential of three natural oils and their effects on the thermogravimetric and chromatic behaviors when applied to historical paper and various commercial paper sheets
Antifungal potential of three natural oils and their effects on the thermogravimetric and chromatic behaviors when applied to historical paper and various commercial paper sheets Open
Three natural extracted oils from Citrus reticulata peels, C. aurantifolia leaves, and Linum usitatissimum (linseeds) were used as antifungal agents against the growth of Aspergillus flavus and Penicillium chrysogenum. The following main c…
View article: Anti-Termitic Activity of Three Plant Extracts, Chlorpyrifos, and a Bioagent Compound (Protecto) against Termite Microcerotermes eugnathus Silvestri (Blattodea: Termitidae) in Egypt
Anti-Termitic Activity of Three Plant Extracts, Chlorpyrifos, and a Bioagent Compound (Protecto) against Termite Microcerotermes eugnathus Silvestri (Blattodea: Termitidae) in Egypt Open
A trend towards environmentally friendly chemicals for use in termite management has been occurring globally. This study examined three naturally occurring plant extracts from Lavandula latifolia (Spike lavender), Origanum vulgare (Marjoru…
View article: Illustration of the Effects of Five Fungi on Acacia saligna Wood Organic Acids and Ultrastructure Alterations in Wood Cell Walls by HPLC and TEM Examinations
Illustration of the Effects of Five Fungi on Acacia saligna Wood Organic Acids and Ultrastructure Alterations in Wood Cell Walls by HPLC and TEM Examinations Open
In the present study, Acacia saligna (Labill.) H.L.Wendl. wood blocks with dimensions of 0.5 × 1 × 2 cm were inoculated with five molds (Aspergillus niger, A. flavus, Alternaria tenuissima, Fusarium culmorum, and Trichoderma harzianum) and…
View article: The Biofungicide Activity of Some Plant Essential Oils for the Cleaner Production of Model Linen Fibers Similar to Those Used in Ancient Egyptian Mummification
The Biofungicide Activity of Some Plant Essential Oils for the Cleaner Production of Model Linen Fibers Similar to Those Used in Ancient Egyptian Mummification Open
In this work, the essential oils (EOs) from Eriocephalus africanus leaf, Vitex agnus-castus leaf and fruit, Cymbopogon citratus leaf, and Rosmarinus officinalis leaf were used as antifungal agents against isolated Aspergillus flavus, Clado…
View article: Assessment of efficacy and effectiveness of some extracted bio-chemicals as bio-fungicides on wood
Assessment of efficacy and effectiveness of some extracted bio-chemicals as bio-fungicides on wood Open
The present study investigates in-vitro the antifungal activity of two extracts (ethyl ether extracts of Schinus terebinthifolius ripened fruits and Pinus rigida heartwood) and two essential oils (Thymus vulgaris and Origanum majorana leav…
View article: The Etiology of Viral Lower Respiratory Tract Infections at a Tertiary Hospital in Jordan over Five Years
The Etiology of Viral Lower Respiratory Tract Infections at a Tertiary Hospital in Jordan over Five Years Open
Background
Lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) is the most common condition treated in primary care and is considered the third leading cause of death worldwide. The objective of our study is to determine the etiological agents that …
View article: IMPACT OF STORAGE CONDITIONS ON BIODETERIORATION OF ANCIENT EGYPTIAN CHILD MUMMIES BY XEROPHILIC FUNGI
IMPACT OF STORAGE CONDITIONS ON BIODETERIORATION OF ANCIENT EGYPTIAN CHILD MUMMIES BY XEROPHILIC FUNGI Open
The study was conducted on a child's mummy aged 6 to 8 years, with a damaged skull. It wasfound in Dahshur, Egypt. 10 fungal species were isolated and identified. Fungi have beendetermined by PCR amplification and sequencing as follows: Cl…
View article: Comparative Study On Micromorphological Changes In Wood Due To Soft-Rot Fungi And Surface Mold
Comparative Study On Micromorphological Changes In Wood Due To Soft-Rot Fungi And Surface Mold Open
The current study aims to elucidate and compare ultrastructure alterations that occurred in larch wood (Larix decidua Mill.) and beech wood (Fagus sylvatica) which were artificially infested with the selected fungi; Aspergillus niger, Penc…
View article: Evaluation of the antifungal activity of treated Acacia saligna wood with paraloid B-72/TiO2 nanocomposites against the growth of Alternaria tenuissima, Trichoderma harzianum, and Fusarium culmorum
Evaluation of the antifungal activity of treated Acacia saligna wood with paraloid B-72/TiO2 nanocomposites against the growth of Alternaria tenuissima, Trichoderma harzianum, and Fusarium culmorum Open
Acacia saligna wood was impregnated with 5% and 10% concentrations of Paraloid B-72/TiO2 nanocomposites using a soaking technique and evaluated for their antifungal activity against the growth of three molds in vitro, namely, Alternaria te…
View article: CHARACTERIZATION OF HISTORICAL BOOKBINDING LEATHER BY FTIR,SEM -EDX AND INVESTIGATION OF FUNGAL SPECIES ISOLATED FROM THE LEATHER
CHARACTERIZATION OF HISTORICAL BOOKBINDING LEATHER BY FTIR,SEM -EDX AND INVESTIGATION OF FUNGAL SPECIES ISOLATED FROM THE LEATHER Open
The aim of the present study was to identify fungi that cause deterioration of historical leatherin the storage room, compare quantitative compounds of elements present in historicalleather and new ones, and check the ability of the isolat…
View article: Study of Mold Invasion on the Surface of Wood/Polypropylene Composites Produced from Aqueous Pretreated Wood Particles, Part 2: Juniperus procera Wood-Branch
Study of Mold Invasion on the Surface of Wood/Polypropylene Composites Produced from Aqueous Pretreated Wood Particles, Part 2: Juniperus procera Wood-Branch Open
Mold invasion by Trichoderma harzianum T6776 over the surface of wood-plastic composites (WPCs) made from Juniperus procera wood-branch and polypropylene with a melt-blending technique was examined using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) …
View article: Mold Invasion on the Surface of Wood/Polypropylene Composites Produced from Aqueous Pretreated Wood Particles, Part 1: Date Palm Midrib
Mold Invasion on the Surface of Wood/Polypropylene Composites Produced from Aqueous Pretreated Wood Particles, Part 1: Date Palm Midrib Open
The effect of particle pretreatments on the biodeterioration of wood-plastic composites (WPCs) was investigated. WPCs made from untreated and pretreated frond midrib particles of date palm were used. Before the addition of a coupling agent…
View article: Natural Durability of Citharexylum spinosum and Morus alba Woods Against Three Mold Fungi
Natural Durability of Citharexylum spinosum and Morus alba Woods Against Three Mold Fungi Open
The natural durability of wood to mold fungi was tested under laboratory conditions with locally sourced Citharexylum spinosum and Morus alba woods. The mold fungi were Penicillium selerotigenum, Paecilomyces variotii, and Aspergillus nige…
View article: An Experimental Study to Evaluate the Effect of Different Concentrations of Iron Rust Compounds on the Growth and Morphology of some Wood Degrading Fungi
An Experimental Study to Evaluate the Effect of Different Concentrations of Iron Rust Compounds on the Growth and Morphology of some Wood Degrading Fungi Open
View article: EVALUATION OF RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN Β-1, 3- GLUCANASE PRODUCTION AND BIOCONTROL CAPACITY OF Trichoderma isolates
EVALUATION OF RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN Β-1, 3- GLUCANASE PRODUCTION AND BIOCONTROL CAPACITY OF Trichoderma isolates Open
Seven fungi were isolated from five plant hosts collected from 15 governorates.The mean percentage of fungal recovery from the governorates showed that Trichoderma spp.(35.44%)Fusarium spp.(28.45%),and Rhizoctonia solani(16.00%)were the mo…
View article: Comparative Evaluation of Some Woody Tree Methanolic Extracts and Paraloid B-72 against Phytopathogenic Mold Fungi Alternaria tenuissima and Fusarium culmorum
Comparative Evaluation of Some Woody Tree Methanolic Extracts and Paraloid B-72 against Phytopathogenic Mold Fungi Alternaria tenuissima and Fusarium culmorum Open
Natural compounds from certain timber trees are highly valued and recommended to protect wood and wood products against mold fungi. This study highlighted the use of some natural extracts and Paraloid B-72 against the growth of two mold fu…
View article: Comparative evaluation of certain wooden methanolic extracts and Paraloid B-72 against phytopathogenic mold fungi Alternaria tenuissima and Fusarium culmorum. Bioresources (Submitted to Journal of Bioresources).
Comparative evaluation of certain wooden methanolic extracts and Paraloid B-72 against phytopathogenic mold fungi Alternaria tenuissima and Fusarium culmorum. Bioresources (Submitted to Journal of Bioresources). Open