The Effect of Cell Immobilization by Calcium Alginate on Bacterially Induced Calcium Carbonate Precipitation

Microbially induced mineral precipitation is recognized as a widespread phenomenon in nature. A diverse range of minerals including carbonate, sulphides, silicates, and phosphates can be produced through biomineralization. Calcium carbonate (CaCO3) is one of the most common substances used in variou...

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Main Authors: Mostafa Seifan, Ali Khajeh Samani, Shaun Hewitt, Aydin Berenjian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-10-01
Series:Fermentation
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2311-5637/3/4/57