Transformation of metals and metalloids by microorganisms

Susan M. Glasauer, Euan P. Burford, Geoffrey Michael Gadd

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    Abstract

    Microorganisms exhibit a variety of direct and indirect mechanisms that can alter the chemical speciation of metals and metalloids, and their release from minerals and other solid substrates. Such mechanisms are important components of biogeochemical cycles for metal(loid)s, and may be important determinants of microbial metal tolerance or resistance. Those mechanisms that alter metal mobility through, e.g., solubilization or bioprecipitation, are of significance in transformations of environmental pollutants, as well in environmental biotechnologies such as bioleaching, bioremediation and element biorecovery.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationEncyclopedia of Soils in the Environment
    Subtitle of host publicationVolume 2: Chemistry
    EditorsSiobhán Staunton, Baoshan Xing
    PublisherElsevier
    Pages243-255
    Number of pages13
    Volume2
    Edition2
    ISBN (Print)9780323951333
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2023

    Publication series

    NameEncyclopedia of Soils in the Environment
    PublisherElsevier

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