Publications in International peer-reviewed journals

1.             Vergani L., Mapelli F., Zanardini E., Terzaghi E., Di Guardo A, Morosini C., Raspa G., Borin S. (2017). Phyto-rhizoremediation of polychlorinated biphenyl contaminated soils: an outlook on plant-microbe beneficial interactions. Sci Total Environ, 575, 1395-1406. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2016.09.218. Epub 2016 Oct 5.

2.             Zanardini E., May E., Inkpen R., Cappitelli F., Murrell J.C., Purdy K.J. (2016). Diversity of archaeal and bacterial communities on exfoliated sandstone from Portchester Castle (UK). Int Biodet & Biodeg, 109C, 78-87. 

3.             Bosch-Roig P., Lustrato G., Zanardini E., Ranalli G. (2014). Biocleaning of Cultural Heritage stone surfaces and frescoes: which delivery system can be the most appropriate? Ann Microbiol, 65, Issue 3, pp 1227-1241.

4.             Giacomucci L., Purdy K. J., Zanardini E., Polo A., Cappitelli F. (2012). A new non-degenerate primer pair for the specific detection of the nitrite reductase gene, nrfA, in the genus Desulfovibrio. J Molec Microbiol Biotechnol 22(6) 345-351.  

5.             Alfano G., Lustrato G., Belli C., Zanardini E., Cappitelli F., Mello E., Sorlini C., Ranalli G. (2011). The bioremoval of nitrate and sulfate alterations on artistic stonework: the case-study of Matera Cathedral after six years from the treatment. Int Biodet Biodeg 65 (7), 1004-1011.    

6.             Cappitelli F., Fermo P., Vecchi R., Piazzalunga A., Valli G., Zanardini E., Sorlini C. (2009). Chemical-physical and microbiological measurements for indoor air quality assessment at the Ca’ Granda historical archive, Milan (Italy). Water, Air & Soil Poll, 201, 109-120.

7.             Principi P., Villa F., Giussani B., Zanardini E., Cappitelli F., Sorlini C.  (2009). The effect of copper on the structure of the ammonia-oxidizing bacterial community in an activated sludge wastewater treatment plant. Micr Ecol, 57, 2, 215-220.

8.             Cappitelli F., Abbruscato P., Foladori P., E. Zanardini E., Ranalli G., Principi P., Villa F., Polo A., Sorlini C. (2009). Detection and elimination of cyanobacteria from frescoes: The case of the St. Brizio Chapel (Orvieto Cathedral, Italy). Micr Ecol, 57(4), 633-639.

9.             Ranalli G., Belli C., Alfano G., Lustrato G., Zanardini E., Cappitelli F., Sorlini C. (2009). "Bio-cleaning of cultural heritage surfaces: biotechnological contributions. Bioremediation of works of art", Household and Personal Care Today, 3, 36-39. 

10.         Cappitelli F., Toniolo L., Sansonetti A., Gulotta D., Ranalli G., Zanardini E., Sorlini C. (2007). Advantages of using microbial technology over traditional chemical technology in the removal of black crusts from stone surfaces of historical monuments. Appl Envir Microbiol 2007: 73, (17), 5671-5675.

11.         Valle A., Zanardini E., Abbruscato P., Argenzio P., Lustrato G., Ranalli G., Sorlini C.  (2007). Effects of low electric current (LEC) treatment on pure bacterial cultures. J Appl Microbiol 103 (5), 1376–1385. 

12.         Cappitelli F., Zanardini E., Ranalli G., Mello E., Daffonchio D., Sorlini C. (2006). Improved methodology for bioremoval of black crusts on historical stone artworks by use of sulfate-reducing bacteria. Appl. Environ. Microbiol., 72, 3733-3737.

13.         Principi P., Villa F., Bernasconi M., Zanardini E. (2006). Metal toxicity in municipal wastewater activated sludge investigated by multivariate analysis and in situ hybridisation. Water Res, 40, 99-106.

14.         Valle A., Boschin G., Negri M., Abbruscato P., Sorlini C., D’Agostina A., Zanardini E. (2006). The microbial degradation of azimsulfuron and its effects on the soil bacterial community. J Appl Microbiol, 101(2): 443-52.

15.         Ranalli G., Alfano G., Belli C., Lustrato G., Colombini M. P., Bonaduce I., Zanardini E., Abbruscato P., Cappitelli F., Sorlini C. (2005). Biotechnology applied to cultural heritage: biorestoration of frescoes using viable bacterial cells and enzymes, J Appl Microbio., 98, 73-83.

16.         Cappitelli F., Vicini S., Piaggio P., Abbruscato P., Princi E., Casadevall A., Nosanchuk J.D., Zanardini E. (2005). Investigation of fungal deterioration of synthetic paint binders using vibrational spectroscopic techniques, Macromol Biosci, 5, 49-57.

17.         Realini M., Colombo C., Sansonetti A., Rampazzi L., Colombini M.P., Bonaduce I., Zanardini E., Abbruscato P. (2005). Oxalate films and red stains on Carrara marble. Ann Chim, 95, 217-226. (DOI 10.1002/adic.200790117).

18.         Cardinale M., Brusetti L., Quatrini P., Borin S., Puglia A.M., Rizzi A., Zanardini E., Sorlini C., Corselli C., Daffonchio D. (2004). Comparison of different primer sets for use in automated ribosomal intergenic spacer analysis of complex bacterial communities. Appl Environ Microbiol, 70 (10) 6147-6156.

19.         Negri M., Manfredini A., Saponaro S., Sorlini C., Bonomo L., Valle A., Zanardini E. (2004). Solid phase treatment of an aged soil contaminated by polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. J Environ Sci Health, A39, 1, 1-17.

20.         Cappitelli F., Zanardini E., Sorlini C. (2004). The biodeterioration of synthetic resins used in conservation. Macromolecular Bioscience, 4, 399-406.

21.         Ranalli G., Zanardini E., Pasini P., Roda A. (2003). Rapid biodeteriogen and biocide diagnosis on artworks: a bioluminescent low-light imaging technique. Ann Microbiol, 53, 1-13.

22.         Lustrato G., Alfano G., Belli C., Grazia L. Iorizzo M., Maiuro L., Massarella F., Zanardini E. and Ranalli G. (2003). Controlling grape must fermentation in early winemaking phases: the role of electrochemical treatment. J Appl Microbiol, 95, 1087-1095.

23.         Principi P., Ranalli G., da Borso F., Pin M., Zanardini E., Sorlini C. (2003). Microbiological aspects of humid husk composting. J Environ Sci Health, B38, 5, 645-661.

24.         Boschin G., D’Agostina A., Arnoldi A., Marotta E., Zanardini E., Negri M., Valle A., Sorlini C. (2003). Biodegradation of chlorsulfuron and metsulfuron-methyl by Aspergillus niger in laboratory conditions. J Environ Sci Health, B38, 6, 737-746.

25.         Zanardini E., Arnoldi A., Boschin G., D’Agostina A., Negri M., Sorlini C. (2002). Degradation pathways of chlorsulfuron and metsulfuron-methyl by a Pseudomonas fluorescens strain. Ann Microbiol, 52, 25-37.

26.         Zanardini E., Valle A., Gigliotti C., Papagno G., Ranalli G., Sorlini C. (2002). Laboratory-scale trials of electrolytic treatment on industrial wastewaters: microbiological aspects. J Environ Sci Health, A37, 8, 1463-1481.

27.         Zanardini E., Pisoni  C., Ranalli G., Zucchi M., Sorlini C. (2002). Methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE): bioremediation studies. Ann Microbiol, 52, 207-221.

28.         Ranalli G., Iorizzo M., Lustrato G., Zanardini E., Grazia L. (2002). Effects of low electric treatment on yeast microflora. J Appl Microbiol, 93, 877-883.

29.         Zanardini E., Negri M., Boschin G., D’Agostina A., Valle A., Arnoldi A., Sorlini C. (2002). Biodegradation of chlorsulfuron and metsulfuron-methyl by Aspergillus niger. The Scientific World, 1369-1374.

30.         Zanardini E., Abbruscato P., Ghedini N., Realini M., Sorlini C. (2000). Influence of atmospheric pollutants on the biodeterioration of stone. Int. Biodeter. Biodegr., 45, 35-42.

31.         Daffonchio D., Zanardini E., Vatta P., Sorlini C. (1999). Cometabolic degradation of thiocarbammate herbicides by Streptomyces sp. strain M2 and effects on the cell metabolism. Ann Microbiol Enzimol, 49, 13-22.

32.         Daffonchio D., Zanardini E., Borin S., Urzì C., Vatta P., Sorlini C. (1999). The molecular diversity of Geodermatophilus-like organisms: application for diagnosis of biodeterioration. Int Biodet Biodeg, 44, 141.

33.         Stassi A., Zanardini E., Cappitelli F., Schiraldi A., Sorlini C. (1998). Calorimetric Investigations on the Metabolism of Bacillus Strains Isolated from Artistic Stoneworks. Ann Microbiol, 48 (1), 111-120.

34.         Zanardini E., Andreoni V., Borin S., Cappitelli F., Daffonchio D., Talotta P., Sorlini C., Ranalli G., Bruni S., Cariati F. (1997). Lead-resistant microorganisms from red stains of marble of the Certosa of Pavia (Italy) and use of nucleic acids based techniques for their detection. Int Biodet Biodegr 40, (2-4), 171-182.

35.         Ranalli G., Chiavarini M., Guidetti V., Marsala F., Matteini M., Zanardini E., Sorlini C. (1997). The use of microorganisms for the removal of sulphates on artistic stoneworks. Int Biodet Biodeg, 40, (2-4), 255-261.

36.         Ranalli G., Zanardini E., Sorlini C. (1997). ATP content: bioindicator of biological risk on works of art. J Biolumin Chemilumin, 12, 56.

37.         Bruni S., Cariati F., Bianchi C.L., Zanardini E., Sorlini C. (1995). Spectroscopic investigation of red stains affecting the Carrara marble façade of the Certosa of Pavia. Archeometry, 37, (2), 249-255.

38.         Sorlini C., Zanardini E., Albo S., Praderio G., Cariati F., Bruni S. (1994). Research on chromatic alterations of marbles from the fountain of Villa Litta (Lainate, Milan). Int Biodet Biodeg, 33, 153-164.

39.         Daffonchio D., Monaco G., Zanardini E., Sorlini C. (1994). AP-PCR fingerprinting of Pseudomonas strains isolated from different environmental matrices. Med Fac Landbouww, Univ Gent, 59/4b, 2121-2129.

40.         Praderio G., Schiraldi A., Sorlini C., Stassi A., Zanardini E. (1993). Microbiological and calorimetric investigations on degraded marbles from the Cà d’Oro façade (Venice). Thermochim Acta, 227, 205-213.

41.         Tedesco G., Cargnello G., Zanardini E., Villa P., Mannini F., Gianazza E. (1990). Vitis vinifera-a chemotaxonomic approach: pollen wall proteins. Vitis, 114-118.

42.         Tedesco G., Cargnello G., Zanardini E., Villa P., Gianazza E. (1990). Characterization of Vitis vinifera biotypes through biochemical methods. Vitis, Special Issue: 96.

 

International book chapters  (2000-present)

1.             Ranalli G., Matteini M., Tosini I., Zanardini E., Sorlini C. (2000). Bioremediation on cultural heritage: removal of sulphates, nitrates and organic substances. In: Of Microbes and Art: the role of microbial communities in the degradation and protection of cultural heritage. (Eds. O. Ciferri, P. Tiano and G. Mastromei), Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers, New York, pp. 231-245.

2.             Daffonchio D., Borin S., Zanardini E., Abbruscato P., Realini M., Urzì C., Sorlini C. (2000). Molecular tools applied to the study of deteriorated artworks. In: Of Microbes and Art: the role of microbial communities in the degradation and protection of cultural heritage. (Eds. O. Ciferri, P. Tiano and G. Mastromei), Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers, New York, pp. 21-38.

3.             Zanardini E., Arnoldi A., Boschin G., D’Agostina A., Negri M., Sorlini C. (2002). Microbial degradation of sulfonylurea herbicides: chlorsulfuron and metsulfuron-methyl. In: Microbiology of Composting. (Eds. H. Insam, N. Riddech, S. Klammer), Springer-Verlag, Berlin: pp. 309-319.

4.             Cappitelli F., Zanardini E., Principi P., Realini M., Sorlini C. (2002). The biodegradability of synthetic resins used as binding media in household paints. In: Plastics in Art. History, Technology and Preservation. (Eds. T. Van Oosten, Y. Shashoua, F. Waenting), Siegl, Monaco: pp. 124-133.

5.             Abbruscato P., Sorlini C., Zanardini E. (2003). Molecular characterization of lead-resistant isolates from Certosa of Pavia red stains. In: Molecular biology and cultural heritage. (Ed. C. Saiz-Jimenez), Swets & Zeitlinger, Lisse: pp. 109-113.

6.             Ranalli G., Belli C., Baracchini C., Caponi G., Pacini P., Zanardini E., Sorlini C. (2003). Deterioration and bioremediation of fresco: a case-study. In: Molecular biology and cultural heritage. (Ed. C. Saiz-Jimenez), Swets & Zeitlinger B.V., Lisse, The Netherlands: pp. 243-246.

7.             Zanardini E., Abbruscato P., Scaramelli L., Onelli E., Realini M., Patrignani G., Sorlini C. (2003). Red stains on Carrara marble: a case study of the Certosa of Pavia, Italy. In: Art, Biology, and Conservation: Biodeterioration of Works of Art. (Eds. R.J. Koestler, V.H. Koestler, A.E Charola, F.E. Nieto-Fernandez), The Metropolitan Museum of Art Pub., New York: pp. 226-247.

8.             Laguardia L., Vassallo E., Cremona A., Cappitelli F., Zanardini E., Vicini S., Princi E., Mesto E., Cagna M. 2005. "Conservation of biodeteriorated ancient documents and paper consolidation by plasma treatments" in 14th Triennial Meeting, The Hague, 12-16 September 2005: Preprints, ed. I. Verger, 1-84407-253-3, James ± James (Science Publishers) Ltd.: London, Vol. I, 193-198.

9.             May E., Webster A.M., Inkpen R., Zamarreno D., Kuever J., Rudolph C., Warcheid T., Sorlini C., Cappitelli F., Zanardini E., Ranalli G. Kgrage L., Vgenopoulos A., Katsinis D., Mello. E., Malagodi M. (2008). The BIOBRUSH Project for bioremediation of heritage stone. In Heritage Microbiology and Science. Microbes, Monuments and Maritime Materials. (Eds. E. May, M. Jones, J. Mitchell). Cambridge: RCS Publishing., pp.76-93. 

10.         Ranalli G., Zanardini E., Sorlini C. (2008). Applied Microbiology: Biodeterioration – including cultural heritage. Encyclopedia of Microbiology (Ed. M. Schaechter), III edition, Elsevier Inc. Pub., USA, cap 132.

11.         Fermo P., Cappitelli F., Piazzalunga A., Vecchi R., Valli G., Zanardini E., Sorlini C. (2008). Chemical-physical and aerobiological Measurements for Indoor Air Quality Assessment at the Ca' Granda Historical Archive, Milan (Italy). In: Conservation Science 2007, London, Archetype Publications, pp. 90-91.

12.         Zanardini E., Cappitelli F., Ranalli G., Sorlini C. (2008). Metals. In: Plant Biology for Cultural Heritage. Biodeterioration and Conservation (Eds. Giulia Caneva, M. P. Nugari,O. Salvadori), Getty Conservation Institute, Los Angeles: pp.153-156.

13.         Ranalli G., Zanardini E., Sorlini C. (2009). Biodeterioration- including Cultural Heritage. In: Moselio Schaechter Ed. Encyclopedia of Microbiology. Oxford: Elsevier, pp. 191-205.

14.         Sorlini C., Ranalli G., Zanardini E. (2010). Stone Bioconservation. In: R. Mitchell and C.J. McNamara. Cultural Heritage Microbiology: Fundamental Studies in Conservation Science. vol. 7, Washington: ASM Press, pp. 291-303.   

15.         Ranalli G., Zanardini E., Sorlini C. (2012). Biodeterioration – including cultural heritage. In: T. Schmidt and M. Schaechter. Topics in Ecological and Environmental Microbiology. Part V Biotechnological Topics, 1st ed., Elsevier Academic Press, Amsterdam: pp. 565-581.      

 

Full papers published in Proceedings and Pre-PRINTS (2000-present)

1.             Principi P., Zucchi M., Ranalli G., Zanardini E., Sorlini C. (2001). Microbiological monitoring of olive husk composting. Proc.: International Conference ORBIT 2001 on biological processing of waste: a product-oriented perspective, Part II, (Ed. Spanish Waste Club), Orbit Association, Siviglia 9-12/5/2001: pp. 405-410.

2.              Principi P., Papagno G., Ranalli G., Zanardini E., Sorlini C. (2001). Influence of wastewater composition in activated sludge population dynamics. Proc.: III IWA International Specialised Conference on microorganisms in activated sludge and biofilm processes, (Eds. V. Tandoi, R. Passino, C.M. Blundo), IRSA-CNR, Roma, 13-15/6/2001: paper n. 14.

3.             Zanardini E., Principi P., Sorlini C. (2001). Preliminary investigations on the effects of low electric current treatment on activated sludge floc structure. Proc.: III IWA International Specialised Conference on microorganisms in activated sludge and biofilm processes, (Eds. V. Tandoi, R. Passino, C.M. Blundo), IRSA-CNR, Roma, 13-15/6/2001: paper n. 15.

4.             Zanardini E., Negri M., Boschin G., D’Agostina A., Valle A., Arnoldi A., Sorlini C. (2001). Biodegradation of chlorsulfuron and metsulfuron-methyl by Aspergillus niger. Proc.: Workshop Analysis, toxicity and biodegradation of organic pollutants in groundwater from contaminated land, landfills and sediments, Barcellona, 8-10/11/2001: pp. 94-99.

5.             Zanardini E., Principi P., Brusa T., Abbruscato P., C. Sorlini (2001). Biodegradability of two sulfonylurea herbicides as single compounds and in mixture condition. Proc.: Workshop Analysis, toxicity and biodegradation of organic pollutants in groundwater from contaminated land, landfills and sediments, Barcellona, 8-10/11/2001: pp. 89-93.

6.             Cappitelli F., Abbruscato P., Zanardini E., Ranalli G., Realini M., Sorlini C. (2003). The EU funded project "Bioremediation for Building Restoration of the Urban Stone Heritage in European States (BIOBRUSH)", Air Pollution and Cultural Heritage Workshop, December 1-3, 2003, Seville, Spagna, 53-4.

7.             Boschin G., Valle A., D’Agostina A., Negri M., Antonioni C., Zanardini E., Sorlini C., Arnoldi A. (2003). Chemical and microbial degradation of triflusulfuron-methyl and azimsulfuron under laboratory conditions. Proc.: XII Symposium Pesticide Chemistry (Eds. A.A.M. Del Re, E. Capri, L. Padovani, M. Trevisan), La Goliardica Pavese, Piacenza, 4-6/6/2003: pp. 217-222.

8.             Cappitelli F., Zanardini E., Abbruscato P., Ranalli G., Sorlini C. (2003). Selection of biological agents with bioremedial activity on stones in historic cities. Proc.: VII International Symposium of the Organisation of World Heritage Cities, Rodi, 23-26/9/2003: paper n. 86.

9.             Bonomo L., Negri M., Saponaro S., Sorlini C., Valle A., Zanardini E. (2003). Slurry and solid phase treatments of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Proc.: II European Bioremediation Conference, Chania, Creta, 30/6-4/7/2003: pp. 496-499.

10.         Depero L.E., Sorlini C., Toniolo L., Cappitelli F., Bontempi E., Abbruscato P., Pedrazzani R., Zanardini E. 2004. Investigation of the damage caused by microorganisms colonizing Candoglia marble of Milan Cathedral", Archeometry 2004, Saragoza (Spain) 3-7/5/2004.

11.         Cappitelli F., Fermo P., Piazzalunga A., Vecchi R., Valli G., Sorlini C., Zanardini E. (2007). Chemical-physical and aerobiological measurements for indoor air quality at the Ca' Granda historical Archive, Milan (Italy), Conservation Science 2007, Milan 10-11/5/2007.

 

Italian book chapters (2000-present)

1.              Daffonchio D.,  Borin S., Brusetti L., Rizzi A., Sorlini C., Zanardini E., Zucchi M., Sacchi G.. (2004). Effetti delle piante transgeniche sui microrganismi della rizosfera: biodiversità e scambio genico orizzontale. In: Biodiversità e organismi geneticamente modificati. (Eds S. Arcioni, M. Buiatti, A. Cavallin, D. Daffonchio, G. Delrio, D. Mariotti, A. Santagostino, C. Sorlini, G. Succi), Ministero dell'Ambiente e della Tutela del Territorio. Roma: pp. 91-105.

2.              Zanardini E., Cappitelli F., Ranalli G., Sorlini C. (2005). "Metalli". In La biologia vegetale per i beni culturali, Vol I., ed. Caneva G., Nugari M. P., Salvadori O., Nardini Editore, Firenze, 152-155.

3.              Sorlini C., Ranalli G., Zanardini E. (2005). "Ambienti edafici". In La biologia vegetale per i beni culturali, Vol I., ed. Caneva G., Nugari M. P., Salvadori O., Nardini Editore, Firenze: pp. 214-218.

4.              Sorlini C., Zanardini E., Cappitelli F. (2006). “Valutazione del rischio aerobiologico”. In La Pietà Rondanini: il Michelangelo di Milano. Conoscenza e conservazione, ed. M.T. Fiorio e L. Toniolo, Quaderni del Castello Sforzesco no. 6, Comune di Milano: pp. 177-182. 

5.              Sorlini C., Zanardini E., Cappitelli F. (2006). "Biotecnologie microbiche per la pulitura dell'ara". In La Pietà Rondanini: il Michelangelo di Milano. Conoscenza e conservazione, ed. M.T. Fiorio e L. Toniolo, Quaderni del Castello Sforzesco no. 6, Comune di Milano: pp. 193-198. 

6.             Ranalli G., Zanardini E., F. Cappitelli F. (2008). “Depurazione biologica delle acque”. In Microbiologia Agroambientale, vol. 2, B. Biavati e C. Sorlini Eds. C.E.A. Casa Editrice Ambrosiana, Milano, cap. 17: pp. 539-580.

7.             Zanardini E., Cappitelli F., Ranalli G. (2008). “Microrganismi e beni culturali: tra deterioramento e biorisanamento”. In Microbiologia Agroambientale, vol. 2, B. Biavati e C. Sorlini Eds. C.E.A. Casa Editrice Ambrosiana, Milano, cap. 19:  pp. 615-633.

 

Interviews and TV programmes

          Participation in Superquark biology, "Batteri per restauri", 23 August 2004.

 

International congress abstracts and posters  (2000-present)

1.             Zanardini E., Arnoldi A., Boschin G., D’Agostina A., Sorlini C. (2000). Microbial and chemical degradation of sulfonylurea herbicides: chlorsulfuron and metsulfuron-methyl. In: Microbiology in Composting and Other Biodegradation Processes. Innsbruck, 18-20/10/2000: 25.

2.             Zanardini E., Ranalli G., Argenzio P., Sorlini C. (2000). Reducing of odour production from animal manure by electrochemical treatment. In: Microbiology in Composting and Other Biodegradation Processes. Innsbruck, 18-20/10/2000: 21.

3.             Cappitelli F., Zanardini E., Principi P., Realini M., Sorlini C. (2000). Fungi attack on synthetic binders in paints. London Materials Society, South Kensington Forum, Bridging Art and Science, London 26/10/2000.

4.             Cappitelli F., Zanardini E., Principi P., Realini M., Sorlini C. (2001). Investigation on biodegradability of synthetic binders in paints by fungi. In: ICOM Interim Meeting Modern Materials Working Group, Colonia 12-14/3/2001: 68.

5.             Arnoldi A., G. Boschin, D’Agostina A., Zanardini E., Negri M., Sorlini C. (2001). Microbial degradation of metsulfuron-methyl and chlorsulfuron by pure cultures of Pseudomonas fluorescens. In: II MGPR International Symposium of Pesticides in Food and the Environment in Mediterranean Countries. Valencia, 9-12/5/2001.

6.             Arnoldi A., Boschin G., D’Agostina A., Zanardini, E., Negri M., Valle A., Sorlini C. (2002). Aspergillus niger degradation of two sulfonylureas, chlorsulfuron and metsulfuron-methyl. In: MGPR 2002 - Pesticide Research in Food and Environment: Cooperation between Mediterranean Countries, Sousse, Tunisia, 24-26/4/2002.

7.             Zanardini E., Abbruscato P., Scaramelli L., Onelli E., Realini M., Patrignani G., Sorlini C. (2002). Red stains on Carrara marble: a study case of Certosa of Pavia (Italy). In: International Symposium Art, Biology, and Conservation 2002, The Metropolitan Museum, New York, 12-15/6/2002: 64-67.

8.             Cappitelli F., Abbruscato P., Zanardini E., Ranalli G., Realini M., Sorlini C. (2003). The EU funded project “Bioremediation for Building Restoration of the Urban Stone Heritage in European States (BIOBRUSH)”. In: Workshop on Air Pollution and Cultural Heritage, Siviglia, 1-3/12/2003: 53-54.

9.             Ranalli G., Garavaglia V., Zanardini E., Sorlini C. (2003) Fermentative hydrogen bioproduction from inhibited metanogenesis. In: First International Conference Hydrogen, our future. Abstract Book, H2IT-FAST, FieraMilano, Milano 25-28/11/2003: 42.

10.         Cappitelli F., Ranalli G., Zanardini E., Mello E., Sorlini C. (2005). Biotreatment of salts in stone at Matera Cathedral, Heritage, Microbiology and Science, University of Portsmouth, 29 June- 2 July 2005, Portsmouth, UK: 51.

11.         Cappitelli F., Zanardini E., Toniolo L., Abbruscato P., Ranalli G., Sorlini C. (2005). Bioconservation of the marble base of the Pietà Rondanini by Michelangelo Buonarroti, Geophysical Research Abstracts, European Geosciences Union, General Assembly 2005, 24-29 April 2005, Vienna: 77.

12.          Ranalli G., Zanardini E., Cappitelli F., Sorlini C. (2006). Biorestauro: tecniche innovative di pulitura con microrganismi. In: Workshop Multi-quality approach to cultural heritage, Roma 14-15/11/2006, CNR: 61-62.

13.          Ranalli G., Zanardini E., Cappitelli F., Sorlini C. (2007). Biorestauro: tecniche innovative di pulitura con microrganismi. In: 3 Simposio Italo-Giapponese. Nuove Tecnologie sulle Vie della Cultura. Tecnologie dell'informazione e della comunicazione culturale, Tokyo, April 16-17, 2007, Istituto Italiano di Cultura in Tokyo, CNR: 46.

14.          Zanardini E., Purdy K., May E., Moussard H., Williams S., Oakley B.,  Murrell C. (2011). Investigation of archaeal and bacterial community structure and functional gene diversity in exfoliated sandstone at Porchester Castle (UK). In: International Symposium on Biodeterioration and Biodegradation (IBBS-15), Vienna (Austria) September 19-24: 90.

15.          Di Guardo A., Raspa G., Borin S., Zanardini E., Morosini C., Armiraglio S., Sale V.M., Anelli S., Nastasio P. (2014). Addressing spatial variability of aged pollutants in a large site contaminated by PCBs and other POPs. In: 34th International Symposium on Halogenated Persistent Organic Pollutants – Dioxin 2014, Madrid,  31/8-5/9/14.

16.          Di Guardo A, Raspa G, Borin S, Zanardini E, Morosini C, Armiraglio S,  Sale V.M, Anelli S, Nastasio P.  (2015). Comparing spatial variability of PCBs, PCDDs/Fs and metals in heavily contaminated farm soils in Brescia (Italy). In: SETAC Europe 25th Annual Meeting, Barcelona, 3-7 May 2015.

17.          Mapelli F., Vergani L., Marasco R., Chouaia B., Fusi M., Di Guardo A., Raspa G., Zanardini E., Morosini C., Armiraglio S., Anelli S., Nastasio P., Sale V.M., Daffonchio D., Borin S. (2015). Spatial pattern of bacterial diversity in a site with mixed and uneven contamination, and assessment of rhizoremediation potential”. In: BAGECO13 Conference, Milan, 14-18 June 2015.

18.          Mapelli F., Vergani L., Marasco R., Chouaia B., Fusi M., Di Guardo A., Raspa G., Zanardini E., Morosini C., Armiraglio S., Anelli S., Nastasio P., Sale V.M., Daffonchio D., Borin S. (2015) . Spatial pattern of bacterial diversity in a site with mixed and uneven contamination, and assessment of rhizoremediation potential”. In: Rhizosphere 4 Conference, Maastricht 21-25 June 2015.

 

National congress abstracts and posters (2000-present)

1.             Zanardini E., Argenzio P., Valle A., Ranalli G., Sorlini C. (2000). Effetti del trattamento elettrolitico su colture microbiche. In: Atti II Convegno FISV. Riva del Garda 30/9-4-10/2000: 111 (6.34).

2.             Principi P., Foladori P., Bruni L., Dallago L., Ragazzi M., Zanardini E. (2002). Applicazione della citometria di flusso per l’indagine microbiologica del processo di compostaggio. In: IV Convegno FISV, Riva del Garda, 20-23/9/2002: 197 (13.25).

3.             Sorlini C., Zanardini E., Cappitelli F., Abbruscato P., Zangrossi M., Realini M., Ranalli G., May E., Inkpen R., Webster A., Vicente D., Mottershead D., Kuever J., Rudolph C., Peterschewsky J., Gärtner M., Büsselmann P., Ilse I., Krage L., Vitina I., Sidraba I., Igaune S., Aide R., Vgenopolous A., Katsinis D., Patra A.M., Papida S., Mello E., Gianferri R., La Russa M.F., Marsala F., Giangiulio E. (2003). Il progetto europeo “Bioremediation for Building Restoration of the Urban Stone Heritage in European States (BIOBRUSH)”. In: Convegno Biologia e Beni Culturali 22-23/9/2003, Villa Gallia, Como: 30.

4.             Cappitelli F., Zanardini E., Principi P., Abbruscato P., Vicini S., Princi E., Sorlini C. (2003).  Il biodeterioramento di resine sintetiche usate come leganti. In: Convegno Biologia e Beni Culturali 22-23/9/2003, Villa Gallia, Como: 24.

5.             Zanardini E., Abbruscato P., Cappitelli F., Realini M., Sorlini C. (2003). Studio delle croste nere presenti sul marmo di Candoglia del Duomo di Milano. In: Convegno Biologia e Beni Culturali 22-23/9/2003, Villa Gallia, Como: 32.

6.             Garavaglia V., Guarino M., Navarotto P., Negri M., Zanardini E., Sorlini C., Vitali F., Gramolini G.R., Bartoletti L. (2003). Fermentazioni batteriche più efficaci se abbinate con le celle a combustibile. In: Ecomondo Rimini 21-25/10/2003.

7.             Garavaglia V., Guarino M., Navarotto P., Negri M., Zanardini E., Sorlini C. (2003). Utilizzo delle microbial fuel cell (MFC): l’ultima frontiera delle energie rinnovabili. In: Ecomondo Rimini 21-25/10/2003.

8.             Bonomo L., Negri M., Manfredini A.,Valle A., Saponaro S., Sorlini C., Zanardini E. (2003) Biotrattamento di un suolo inquinato da idrocarburi policiclici aromatici (IPA) in biopila: confronto tra bioaugmentation e biostimulation. Ricerca e sviluppo di tecnologie di bonifica di siti contaminati. In: INCA Soil Remedaition N 5, (Eds Pietro Canepa e Fabio Fava).

9.             Abbruscato P., Valle A., Manfredini A., Zangrossi M., Zanardini E., Sorlini C. (2004). Monitoraggio della fertilità del suolo attraverso lo screening di alcune attività microbiche. In: Trentaduesimo Convegno Nazionale Società Italiana di Microbiologia (SIM), Bollettino SIM Anno 6 - N 1, 139.

10.         Negri M., Manfredini A.G., Pajoro M., Valle A., Zanardini E., Sorlini C. (2004). Biodegradation of Methyl Tertiary-Butyl Ether (MTBE) in co-metabolic conditions: lab-scale investigation. In: Atti 6 FISV, 471.

11.         Manfredini A.G., Negri M., Pajoro M., Valle A., Zanardini E. Sorlini C. (2004). Trattamento in fase solida di un suolo inquinato da idrocarburi policiclici aromatici e da idrocarburi lineari C>12. In: 32°  Convegno Nazionale Società Italiana di Microbiologia (SIM), Bollettino SIM Anno 6 - N 1, 138.

12.         Negri M., Magnani M., Manfredini A., Pajoro M., Sorlini C., Zanardini E. (2004). Trattamento aerobico-anaerobico della frazione fermentescibile separata da RSU. In: I Quaderni di ECOMONDO Atti dei Seminari, Maggioli Ed., 556-558.

13.         Negri M., Manfredini A., Pajoro M., Sorlini C., Zanardini E., Caligiuri G.,Tia C. (2004).  Biotrattamento in Biopile di un terreno inquinato da idrocarburi proveniente dall ex area industriale delle acciaierie di Bagnoli, Napoli. In: I Quaderni di ECOMONDO Atti dei Seminari, Maggioli Ed., 345-348.

14.         Sorlini C., Depero L.,E., Toniolo L., Gallazzi C., Ranalli G., Abbruscato P., Bontempi E., Cappitelli F., Comelli D., Pedrazzani R., Zanardini E. (2004). Indagini chimico-fisiche e microbiologiche di un Cartonnage di papiro del sec. II a.C. proveniente dal Medio Egitto. In:  III Convegno Nazionale AIAR, L’Archeometria in Italia: la scienza per i Beni Culturali. Bressanone, 11-12/2/2004.

15.         Colombo C., Realini M., Sansonetti A., Rampazzi L., Bonaduce I., Colombini M.P., Zanardini E., Abbruscato P. (2004). Approfondimento analitico di due morfologie del degrado sul Marmo di Carrara, In: VIII Congresso Nazionale di Chimica dell’Ambiente e dei Beni Culturali-Governare la complessità con la complessità, Colle di Val d’Elsa (SI, Italy), 8-11 giugno 2004: 43.

16.         Villa F., Principi P., Zanardini E., Cappitelli F., Giussani B., Sorlini C., (2006). Dinamica della comunità ammonio-ossidante tramite PCR in situ del gene funzionale amoA in un sistema di depurazione a fanghi attivi contaminati da rame", In: SIMTREA, 17-18 July 2006, Bologna, Italy: 41.

17.         Rampazzi L., Principi P., Rizzo B., Tumiati S., Zanardini E., Martin S. (2006). Approccio multi-integrato alla caratterizzazione delle colonne in marmo dei Musei Civici di Como. In: XXII Congresso Nazionale della Società Chimica Italiana, Firenze, 10-15 settembre 2006: 59.

18.         Ranalli G., Zanardini E., Cappitelli F., Sorlini C. (2008). Impiego di microrganismi nella pulitura di affreschi. In: Il Camposanto di Pisa: un progetto di restauro integrato. Opera della Primaziale Pisana (OPA), Pisa, 6-8 marzo.

19.         Rampazzi L.,  Zanardini E., Corti C., Ranalli G. (2010). Valutazione dell’efficacia di sistemi microbiologici di biopulitura di substrati lapidei mediante indagini chimico-mineralogiche. In: XII Congresso Nazionale di Chimica dell’Ambiente e dei Beni Culturali, Taormina, 26-30 settembre 2010: 99.

 

Congress oral presentations and invited talks  (more relevant)

” Microbiological and biochemical investigations on stone of the Cà d’Oro façade (Venice)”. In: III International Symposium on the Conservation of Monuments in the Mediterranean Basin, Venice. 22-25/6/1994.

“The molecular diversity of Geodermatophilus-like organisms: application for the diagnosis of biodeterioration”. In: XI International Biodeterioration and Biodegradation Symposium, Arlington, Washington (Virginia), 1-6/8/1999.   

“Microbial and chemical degradation of sulfonylurea herbicides: chlorsulfuron and metsulfuron-methyl”. In: Meeting on Microbiology in Composting and other biodegradation processes, Innsbruck, 18-20/10/2000.

“Red stains on Carrara marble: a case study of the Certosa of Pavia (Italy)”. In: International Symposium on Art Biology and Conservation 2002 (ABC 2002), Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 12-15/6/2002.

 “Molecular techniques applied to the study of microbial communities colonising different lithotypes". In: Symposium on Molecular Approaches and Standardization in Cultural Heritage, Seville, 4/7/2002.

“Microbiology and cultural heritage”. In: Microbiology Group Seminar, University of Warwick, 14/12/2006.

“La Microbiologia applicata ai beni culturali”. In: Convegno Scienza e Arte nel Territorio Comasco, Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche e Ambientali, Università degli Studi dell’Insubria, Biblioteca Comunale di Como, 14/11/2007.

 “Primi dati sui marmi antichi di Como”. In: Convegno di Studi: Materiali e Costruttori nel Comasco per una Ricerca Archivistica, Storica e Scientifica. Universita’ degli Studi dell’Insubria e Fondazione Provinciale della Comunita’ Comasca, Como, 14/5/2007.    

 “Investigation of archaeal and bacterial community structure and functional gene diversity in exfoliated sandstone at Porchester Castle (UK)”. In: International Symposium on Biodeterioration and Biodegradation (IBBS-15), Vienna (Austria), 19-24/9/2011.

“Biodeterioramento e biorestauro”. In: Workshop: Presentazione del Dipartimento di Scienze e Alta Tecnologia e del Centro di Scienza e Simbolica dei Beni Culturali. Como, 21/6/2011.

“Microbiologia e beni culturali: casi di studio di biodeterioramento e biorestauro”. In: Workshop: Presentazione del Centro di Scienza e Simbolica dei Beni Culturali. Como, 21/11/2011.

“Microbiological aspects of the conservation of cultural heritage”. In: Workshop III Scuola di Chimica dell’Ambiente e dei beni Culturali. Varese, 27/11/2013.