Geomicrobiology

ISBN-13: 9781578086658 / Angielski / Twarda / 2010 / 320 str.

S. K. Jain;A. A. Khan;M. K. Rai

Opis

Geomicrobiology is a combination of geology and microbiology, and includes the study of interaction of microorganisms with their environment, such as in sedimentary rocks. This book examines the role that microbes have played in various fundamental geological processes. It is suitable for researchers working in the field of microbiology.

Spis treści

Microbe-Mineral Interactions: Cave Geomicrobiology Deep-sea Piezophilic Bacteria: Geomicrobiology and Biotechnology Chalcopyrite Bioleaching: The Changing Face of Copper Treatment. Mineral Biotechnology of Sulphides Petroleum Geomicrobiology. Bio/Geomarkers and Mineralizing Hydrothermal Settings: Selected Earth Analogs, Microbiological Ecosystems and Astrobiological Potential Spirulina Biotechnology, Extant Analogues of the Microbial Origins of Life, Biodeterioration of Archaeological Monuments and Approach for Restoration

O autorze

Sudhir K. Jain, Abdul Arif Khan, Mahendra K. Rai