Antifungals on paper conservation: An overview

摘要: Abstract Since its invention, paper has become one of the main carriers our cultural, scientific, political, economic and historical information. Given importance this material, preservation is a matter great interest. Paper can be deteriorated due to physical, chemical biological agents. Within microorganisms, fungi are major biodeteriogens. Throughout history, several methods have been used prevent stop fungal deterioration on based materials. In work we present review physical avoid biodeterioration until nowadays also some new approaches tested recently. The advantages disadvantages these discussed as well their health effects. Studies regarding antifungal compositions, application, performance effects treated materials presented with aim providing clear set conclusions topic.