Alessandro Pasquale De Rosa

Lemongrass Essential Oil as a Potential, Sustainable Coating Agent for the Prevention and Removal of Algal Biofilms on Building Materials: Efficacy, Mechanisms of Action, and Effects on Material Properties

Algal biofilms contribute to the biodeterioration of building materials (BMs), while restrictions on conventional algicides stimulate the search for sustainable protection strategies. This study evaluated the antialgal potential of selected essential oils and active compounds, with particular emphasis on lemongrass ess...