Microbial mineralization

Author: Yan Baorui
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Publish Date: 2000-04-01
Features: This book is one of the more systematic works in China that discusses the microbial mineralization of various types of ore deposits. It includes theories and research methods of microbial mineralization in deep-sea manganese nodules, deep underground brine, oilfield groundwater, geothermal water, and metal ore deposits. The book comprehensively argues the mineralization processes and mechanisms of both modern and ancient microorganisms from macro to micro, and from qualitative to quantitative, across multiple disciplines. It also provides detailed introductions to field surveys of microorganisms and in vitro experiments on mineralization processes, with a special focus on quantitative methods for studying the role of microorganisms in the transfer and enrichment of mineral elements. This book serves as a reference for scientists and researchers in the fields of geology, marine geology, ore genesis, bio-mineralization, and geochemistry, as well as for faculty and students in universities and colleges.