Chemolithoautotrophic bacteria: biochemistry and environmental biology
Auteur :
Yamanaka, Tateo
Éditeur :
Springer Verlag, Japan
ISBN :
9784431998501
Date de publication :
21 oct. 2010
Dimensions :
23,5 x 15,5 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Japon
Included are recent findings regarding the oxidation mechanisms of ammonia, nitrite, sulfur compounds, and ferrous iron by special bacteria. Applications of bacteria, such as in sewage treatment and in biohydometallurgy, among others, are detailed, and bacteria considered closest to the origins of life are discussed in the final chapter.