Influence of Different Growth Conditions on the Composition of Extracellular Polymeric Substances of <i>Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans</i> and <i>Acidithiobacillus ferrivorans </i>Species
Abstract:Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidansandAcidithiobacillus ferrivoransare used in bioleaching to recover metals such as copper or gold from low-grade ores.At. ferrooxidansis one of the best studied bioleaching microorganisms.At. ferrivoransis known for its ability to leach ores at low temperature. Both microorganisms are involved in acid mine drainage (AMD) formation. The cells are embedded in extracellular polymeric substances (EPS), which play an important role in the attachment to metal-sulfide-surfaces and in cata… Show more
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