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The Impact of Biochar Used in Repairs to Historical Buildings on Public Health

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  • Daniel Tokarski

    (Faculty of Economics and Sociology, University of Lodz, 90-419 Lodz, Poland)

  • Irena Ickiewicz

    (Faculty of Civil Engineering and Environmental Sciences, Bialystok University of Technology, 15-351 Bialystok, Poland)

  • Wioletta Żukiewicz-Sobczak

    (Department of Food and Nutrition, Calisia University, 62-800 Kalisz, Poland)

  • Paweł Woliński

    (Faculty of Technical Sciences, Collegium Mazovia Innovative School, University in Siedlce, 08-110 Siedlce, Poland)

Abstract

The subject matter of this manuscript concerns the analysis and identification of microorganisms that pose a threat to human health and, in particular, mold fungi occurring in historical buildings. Surfaces infected by fungal spores pose a threat to the structure and the health of both visitors to historical buildings and professionals working in them. Research was undertaken to fill in the defects in building partitions with a supplementary layer of biochar in order to eliminate, or partially reduce, the possibility of contamination with and development of harmful mold fungi. In the designed cement mixture, biochar was used as a filler, the task of which was to eliminate the causes that lead to the development of harmful mold fungi. Microbiological analyses of the surface of walls and air in selected buildings were carried out before and after the application of supplementary biochar layers. The inhibitory properties of the material used against the presence and growth of mold fungi were observed. The average number of microorganisms isolated on the tested partitions decreased by between 70 and 100%. As a consequence, the use of this material significantly influenced the air quality of the rooms, which is important for protecting the health of people at work, as well as those visiting historical buildings.

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  • Daniel Tokarski & Irena Ickiewicz & Wioletta Żukiewicz-Sobczak & Paweł Woliński, 2022. "The Impact of Biochar Used in Repairs to Historical Buildings on Public Health," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(20), pages 1-15, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:20:p:12996-:d:938601
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    1. Wioletta Żukiewicz-Sobczak & Agnieszka Latawiec & Paweł Sobczak & Bernardo Strassburg & Dorota Plewik & Małgorzata Tokarska-Rodak, 2020. "Biochars Originating from Different Biomass and Pyrolysis Process Reveal to Have Different Microbial Characterization: Implications for Practice," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 12(4), pages 1-13, February.
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