Iron (Fe) has long been a recognized physiological requirement for life, yet for many
microorganisms that persist in water, soils and sediments, its role extends well beyond that …

The iron sulfides constitute a diverse group of solids and dissolved complexes many of
which play key roles in marine systems. The group is particularly complex in the lower …

Uncovers the Key Role Microbes Play in the Transformation of Oxidizable and Reducible
MineralsMany areas of geomicrobial processes are receiving serious attention from …

Mixed-valent iron [Fe (II)-Fe (III)] minerals such as magnetite and green rust have received a
significant amount of attention over recent decades, especially in the environmental …

During the past decade, interest in chemical reactions occurring at metal oxide-aqueous
solution interfaces has increased significantly because of their importance in a variety of …

Purpose The rationale of this paper is to review the state of the art regarding the biotic and
abiotic reactions that can influence Fe availability in soils. In soil, the management-induced …

Soil microbes play an essential role in the environment by contributing to the release of key
nutrients from primary minerals that are required not only for their own nutrition but also for …

The genus Shewanella has been studied since 1931 with regard to a variety of topics of
relevance to both applied and environmental microbiology. Recent years have seen the …

The sequestration of sulfur within sedimentary pyrite is a major sink in the global
biogeochemical sulfur cycle and has consequent impacts on the related cycles of carbon …

Over the past decade, the significance of bacteria in the biogeochemical manganese and
iron cycles has gained broad appreciation. Particular interest has been devoted to the …