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Mineral Formation by Microorganisms: Concepts and Applications

Mineral Formation by Microorganisms: Concepts and Applications

Paperback

Series: Microbiology Monographs, Book 36

BiologyGeology

ISBN10: 3030808092
ISBN13: 9783030808099
Publisher: Springer Nature
Published: May 8 2023
Pages: 387
Weight: 1.22
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

This book explains how microorganisms play a pivotal role in the formation of biominerals, including carbonates, silicate minerals and oxides. As readers will learn, these minerals may be produced either intracellularly or extracellularly in order to sustain microbial life. Experienced scientists from the field show that some of these biominerals can be produced in an active form, which involves direct enzymatic intervention to form precipitates. In addition, passive mineral formation can be mediated by the presence of dead cells.

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