Soils and sediments are major reservoirs of organic matter (OM), whose dynamic turnover
has a major impact on carbon cycling and global climate. OM in soils and sediments is …

Mineral–microbe interactions play important roles in environmental change, biogeochemical
cycling of elements and formation of ore deposits. Minerals provide both beneficial (physical …

Minerals and organic matter (OM) may form intricate associations via myriad interactions. In
soils, the associations of OM with mineral surfaces are mainly investigated because of their …

This study reviews the fundamental mechanisms of biological soil improvement methods—
microbially induced calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP) and biopolymer treatment (BPT) …

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 …

Geological disposal is the preferred option for the final storage of high-level nuclear waste
and spent nuclear fuel in most countries. The selected host rock may be different in …

Our environment is essential for not only the quality, but also the persistence of life on Earth.
Three of the most pressing environmental issues facing modern society are climate change …

Interactions between microorganisms and clay minerals are ubiquitous in nature and are
involved in the formation and transformation of clay minerals and the global cycles of many …

The Karst Waters Institute Breakthroughs in Karst Geomicrobiology and Redox
Geochemistry conference in 1994 was a watershed event in the history of cave …

Bacterial adhesion onto mineral surfaces and subsequent biofilm formation play key roles in
aggregate stability, mineral weathering and the fate of contaminants in soils. However, the …