Description: Bioextraction and Biodeterioration of Metals The research in metal-microbe interactions is reviewed, for researchers and engineers. Christine C. Gaylarde (Edited by), Hector A. Videla (Edited by), Dennis Allsopp (Foreword by) 9780521122351, Cambridge University Press Paperback / softback, published 5 November 2009 392 pages 22.9 x 15.2 x 2.1 cm, 0.52 kg "Overall, I recommend this book to microbiologists who are interested in knowing more about the physical and chemical aspects of metal bioextraction and biocorrosion." L.G. Leduc, CSM Newsletter This book was first published in 1995. Interactions between microbes and metals have a huge economic importance. Metallic structures and apparatus can be corroded, leading to reduced efficiency of operation and even danger to users. However, micro-organisms have enormous potential for the removal of economically important metals from their ores. Specialists cover the different aspects of the subject in separate chapters, which include marine corrosion and the prospects and management of biomining bacteria. The chemical and electrochemical aspects and the prospects for controlling the positive and negative effects of these micro-organisms are covered in detail. Mining and oil industries engineers and researchers will find the contents of this book extremely pertinent. Researchers in biotechnology, metallurgy and microbiology will also find much of interest here. Foreword Preface C. Gaylarde and H. Videla 1. Metal-microbe interactions T. Ford, J. Maki and R. Mitchell 2. Bacterial leaching of refractory gold sulphide ores D. Morin 3. Development of improved biomining bacteria D. E. Rawlings and D. R. Woods 4. Electrochemical aspects of biologically induced corrosion H. A. Videla 5. The effect of biofilms on marine corrosion S. C. Dexter 6. The influence of marine macrofouling on corrosion R. G. J. Edyvean 7. Chemical and physicochemical aspects of metal biofilms H. H. Paradies 8. Monitoring techniques for biologically induced corrosion R. A. King 9. Prospects for sensors of biologically induced corrosion C. A. C. Sequeira 10. Design, selection and use of biocides C. C. Gaylarde. Subject Areas: Biotechnology [TCB]
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BIC Subject Area 1: Biotechnology [TCB]
Subject Area: Mechanical Engineering
Item Height: 234mm
Item Width: 156mm
Author: Hector A. Videla, Christine C. Gaylarde
Publication Name: Bioextraction and Biodeterioration of Metals
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication Year: 2009
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 550g
Number of Pages: 392 Pages
