Elemental sulfur (S0) is widely utilized in environmental pollution control, while its low
bioavailability has become a bottleneck for S0-based biotechnologies. Biogenic sulfur (bio …

Bacteria attach to minerals and form biofilms, which can initiate and enhance bioleaching.
Extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) play a crucial role during the whole process. Little …

Develo** alternative approaches to cap and rehabilitate the large areas of tailings
landscapes is critical for sustainable development of mining industry. This study revealed …

Bacterial contact leaching of ores is more effective than non-contact leaching. Adhesion is
the first step for leaching bacteria to form a biofilm on a mineral surface. Extracellular …

Although Tween-20 was used as an important catalyst to increase chalcopyrite bioleaching
rate by acidophiles, the effect of Tween-20 on initial adhesion and biofilm development of …

This paper presents the possibility of producing phosphorus fertilizers through
Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans utilization in secondary raw materials solubilization …

Adhesion plays an important role in bacterial dissolution of metal sulfides, since the attached
cells initiate the dissolution. In addition, biofilms, forming after bacterial attachment, enhance …

The early-stage attachment behaviors of acidophiles on mineral surfaces and the
subsequent biofilm formation play important roles in acid mine drainage production, and …

Pine oil, commonly used as a flotation frother, could affect the bioleaching process. The
attachment and biofilm development of acidophiles on metal sulfides were essential for …

Adhesion and biofilm formation play important roles in the bio-dissolution of metal sulfides,
which can initiate dissolution and enhance bioleaching. Ethyl xanthate, a commonly used …