Mineral Formation by Microorganisms: Concepts and Applications by Aydin Berenjian
English | EPUB | 2022 | 388 Pages | ISBN : 3030808068 | 27.5 MB
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.
