This review provides an update to the last mini-review with the same title pertaining to recent
developments in bioleaching and biooxidation published in 2013 (Brierley and Brierley). In …

The bacterial flagellum is a complex and dynamic nanomachine that propels bacteria
through liquids. It consists of a basal body, a hook, and a long filament. The flagellar filament …

Biomining is an increasingly applied biotechnological procedure for processing of ores in
the mining industry (biohydrometallurgy). Nowadays the production of copper from low …

The synthesis of inorganic nanomaterials and nanostructures by the means of diverse
physical, chemical, and biological principles has been developed in recent decades. The …

The state of the art of biosorption for application in precious metals recovery in recent years
is presented in the current work. Precious metals including Au, Ag, Pd, Pt, etc. have …

Nanobiotechnology, bionanotechnology, and nanobiology are terms that have emerged in
reference to the combination of nanotechnology and biology. Through the convergence of …

We are very pleased to present this book to the English speaking readers. Any author is
contented to have his book published by the world-known Springer publishing house, which …

Biotemplates from microbial origin have been a new source of inspiration for designing and
fabricating intricate, high surface area structures that possess potent applications in …

In the last few years, researchers have focused their attention on the synthesis of new
catalyst structures based on or inspired by nature. Biotemplating involves the transfer of …

Biofabrication, referring to engineering of complex constructs with desired features using
living biotemplates, is a new fascinating technology. Microbes as exceptional templates …