| Title | Microbial Metal Transformations |
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| Author | Geoffrey M. Gadd |
| Address | Division of Environmental and Applied Biology, Biological Sciences Institute, School of Life Sciences, University of Dundee, Dundee DD1 4HN, Scotland, |
| Bibliography | Journal of Microbiology, 39(2),83-88, 2001, |
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| Key Words | toxic metals, metal mobilization, metal immobilization |
| Abstract | There is considerable interest in how microbiological processes can affect the behaviour of metal contaminants in natural and engineered environments and their potential for bioremediation. The extent to which microorganisms can affect metal contaminants is dependent on the identity and chemical form of the metal and the physical and chemical nature of the contaminated site or substance. In general terms, microbial processes which solubilize metals increase their bioavailability and potential toxicity, whereas those that immobilize them reduce bioavailability. The balance between mobilization and immobilization varies depending on the metal, the organisms, their environment and physico-chemical conditions. |
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