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Formation and Reactivity of Biogenic Iron Microminerals

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/893865· OSTI ID:893865

Radionuclide and heavy metal contaminants at DOE sites pose immediate and long-term environmental problems. Under the NABIR program, bacteria are being considered for their role in the cycling of these contaminants because they influence many redox reactions in the subsurface. Dissimilatory metal reducing bacteria (DMRB) are particularly important to controlling the biogeochemistry of subsurface environments through enzymatic reduction of iron and manganese minerals. During reduction of FeIII, biogenic FeII phases form at the cell-mineral interface which may profoundly influence metal reduction.

Research Organization:
University of Guelph, Ontario, CA; University of Toronto, Ontario, CA
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE - Office of Environmental Management (EM)
OSTI ID:
893865
Report Number(s):
NABIR-1012275-2002
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English