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Calorimetric methods for the study of fungi on building materials

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Author

  • Yujing Li

Summary, in English

The aim of this project is to study the fungal growth habits on building materials as a function of humidity, temperature and other environmental parameters. The method of calorimetry is used as a way to quantify fungal activity on building materials. Calorimetry is a general, but sensitive method that can continuously monitor biological processes as a function of environmental conditions. In this report, three different studies are presented: (1) A calorespirometric device was developed and used to study the energetics and gas exchange of one rot fungus and two mould fungi. (2) Calorimetry was correlated with the quantification of ergosterol, an established method in fungal research. It is shown that there is correlation between these two methods. (3) Calorimetry combined with equipment for humidity and temperature modification makes it possible to measure fungal activity at different temperature and humidity levels.

Publishing year

2004

Language

English

Document type

Licentiate thesis

Publisher

Division of Building Materials, LTH, Lund University

Topic

  • Materials Engineering

Keywords

  • fungal growth
  • fungal activity
  • ergosterol
  • humidity
  • temperature
  • calorespirometry
  • oxygen
  • mätmetoder
  • röta
  • svamp
  • byggmaterial
  • påväxt
  • kalorimetri
  • microcalorimetry
  • isothermal calorimetry
  • Fungi
  • building materials
  • mould
  • Serpula lacrymans
  • rot fungi

Status

Published

Supervisor

ISBN/ISSN/Other

  • TVBM-3121