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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Main Authors: Anna H. Kaksonen, Xiao Deng, Christina Morris, Himel Nahreen Khaleque, Luis Zea, Yosephine Gumulya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-11-01
Series:Microorganisms
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/9/12/2416