Mineral Formation by Microorganisms: Concepts and Applications

Microorganisms play a crucial role in forming biominerals such as carbonates, silicate minerals, and oxides, which can be produced intracellularly or extracellularly to sustain microbial life. This book provides thorough coverage on various types of microbial mineral formation and their roles in microbial domains, and offers insights into common techniques for studying biomineral-producing microorganisms and their use in biotechnological applications.

Format: Hardback
Length: 387 pages
Publication date: 08 May 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Microorganisms are essential in the formation of biominerals, such as carbonates, silicate minerals, and oxides, which are crucial for sustaining microbial life. These minerals can be produced intracellularly or extracellularly, with some being produced in an active form through direct enzymatic intervention. Passive mineral formation can also occur through the presence of dead cells. This comprehensive book provides detailed coverage of various types of microbial mineral formation and their roles in different microbial domains. It also offers insights into common techniques for studying biomineral-producing microorganisms, factors influencing biomineralization, and the potential applications of this process in biotechnological applications. Whether you are a microbiologist or a biochemist, this book is a valuable resource for understanding the intricate relationship between microorganisms and biominerals and their significance in various fields.
Microorganisms play a pivotal role in the formation of biominerals, including carbonates, silicate minerals, and oxides, which are essential for sustaining microbial life. These minerals can be produced intracellularly or extracellularly, with some being produced in an active form through direct enzymatic intervention. Passive mineral formation can also occur through the presence of dead cells. This comprehensive book provides detailed coverage of various types of microbial mineral formation and their roles in different microbial domains. It also offers insights into common techniques for studying biomineral-producing microorganisms, factors influencing biomineralization, and the potential applications of this process in biotechnological applications. Whether you are a microbiologist or a biochemist, this book is a valuable resource for understanding the intricate relationship between microorganisms and biominerals and their significance in various fields.

Microorganisms are essential in the formation of biominerals, such as carbonates, silicate minerals, and oxides, which are crucial for sustaining microbial life. These minerals can be produced intracellularly or extracellularly, with some being produced in an active form through direct enzymatic intervention. Passive mineral formation can also occur through the presence of dead cells. This comprehensive book provides detailed coverage of various types of microbial mineral formation and their roles in different microbial domains. It also offers insights into common techniques for studying biomineral-producing microorganisms, factors influencing biomineralization, and the potential applications of this process in biotechnological applications. Whether you are a microbiologist or a biochemist, this book is a valuable resource for understanding the intricate relationship between microorganisms and biominerals and their significance in various fields.

Weight: 758g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030808068
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022