Iron (Fe) is the fourth most abundant element in the earth's crust and plays important roles in
both biological and chemical processes. The redox reactivity of various Fe (II) forms has …

In drinking water distribution systems (DWDS), biofilms are the predominant mode of
microbial growth, with the presence of extracellular polymeric substance (EPS) protecting …

Novel versatile nanomaterials may facilitate strategies for simultaneous soil remediation and
agricultural production, but a thorough and mechanistic assessment of efficacy and safety is …

This third edition offers a comprehensive overview of the latest theories on flow, transport,
and heat-exchange processes in porous media. It also details sophisticated porous media …

Microbial Geotechnology is a new branch of geotechnical engineering that deals with the
applications of microbiological methods to geological materials used in engineering. The …

The threat of heavy metal pollution to public health and wildlife has led to an increased
interest in develo** systems that can remove or neutralise its toxic effects in soil …

Using the isotope specificity of 57Fe Mössbauer spectroscopy, we report spectroscopic
observations of Fe (II) reacted with oxide surfaces under conditions typical of natural …

Biomineralization is a critical process controlling the biogeochemical cycling, fate, and
potential environmental impacts of heavy metals. Despite the indispensability of extracellular …

Bacterial cells, growing naturally in freshwater and marine environments or experimentally
in culture, can precipitate a variety of authigenic iron minerals. With the vast majority of …

Attachment of engineered and naturally occurring macromolecules greatly affects the
environmental fate and toxicity of engineered nanomaterials (ENMs). A better understanding …