• Dual Combination of Cleaning Methods (Scalpel, Biocide, Laser) To Enhance Lichen Removal From Granite 

      Pozo Antonio, José Santiago; Rivas Brea, Teresa; López de Silanes, María Eugenia; Ramil, Alberto; López, Ana (Elsevier, 2022-03)
      [Abstract] Three cleaning methods, namely i) a commercial biocide applied by brush with the subsequent extraction of organic remains by a rod, ii) a scalpel or iii) a Nd:YVO4 laser at 355 nm, single application as well as ...
    • Laser versus scalpel cleaning of crustose lichens on granite 

      Rivas Brea, Teresa; Pozo Antonio, José Santiago; Ramil, Alberto; López, Ana (Elsevier, 2018-02-28)
      [Abstract]: This paper addresses the evaluation of the cleaning of crustose lichens developing on granite. The evaluation was performed considering the effectiveness of the cleanings and harmfulness exerted on the granite. ...