About this Research Topic
Biomineralization is a process performed by various types of organisms. In bacteria from their internal metabolism they change their surrounding environment inducing the precipitation of crystals like calcium carbonate, struvite, among many others. One of the most studied processes is the precipitation of carbonates induced microbiologically or MICP in the presence of urea. The bacteria use their urease enzyme generating ammonium and carbonate inducing the precipitation of calcium carbonate. Currently MICP can have a relevant role due to its involvement in the removal of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) through its coprecipitation with CaCO3 and in biocementation as well as other biotechnological applications.
The objective of the present Research Topic is to cover promising, recent and novel research trends in biomineralization and MICP. In addition, to present new advances in the use of microorganisms in mineral processes (inside the process), for example, for the replacement of chemical reagents, in the search for environmentally friendly solutions, or for the novel treatment of mineral processing residues such as mine tailings (MT).
Areas to be covered in this Research Topic may include, but are not limited to:
- New biomineralizing bacteria from extreme environments including anaerobic, aerobic, acidophilus and halophilic
- New applications of MICP
- Application of biocementation in PTEs and metalloids removal processes
- Formation of biocement in acidic environments
- Biomining
- Nano-biomining
- Mineral bioprocesses
- Development of bioinspired mineral processes
The types of manuscripts accepted include; original research articles, short notes, minireviews, and reviews.
The objective of the present Research Topic is to cover promising, recent and novel research trends in biomineralization and MICP. In addition, to present new advances in the use of microorganisms in mineral processes (inside the process), for example, for the replacement of chemical reagents, in the search for environmentally friendly solutions, or for the novel treatment of mineral processing residues such as mine tailings (MT).
Areas to be covered in this Research Topic may include, but are not limited to:
- New biomineralizing bacteria from extreme environments including anaerobic, aerobic, acidophilus and halophilic
- New applications of MICP
- Application of biocementation in PTEs and metalloids removal processes
- Formation of biocement in acidic environments
- Biomining
- Nano-biomining
- Mineral bioprocesses
- Development of bioinspired mineral processes
The types of manuscripts accepted include; original research articles, short notes, minireviews, and reviews.
Keywords: MICP, Biocementation, PTEs, Biomineralization, Immobilization, Bioremediation
Important Note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
