Potential of <i>Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans</i> to Grow on and Bioleach Metals from Mars and Lunar Regolith Simulants under Simulated Microgravity Conditions
The biomining microbes which extract metals from ores that have been applied in mining processes worldwide hold potential for harnessing space resources. Their cell growth and ability to extract metals from extraterrestrial minerals under microgravity environments, however, remains largely unknown....
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MDPI AG
2021-11-01
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Series: | Microorganisms |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/9/12/2416 |