Microbes play key geoactive roles in the biosphere, particularly in the areas of element
biotransformations and biogeochemical cycling, metal and mineral transformations …

Biologically induced and controlled mineralization of metals promotes the development of
protective structures to shield cells from thermal, chemical, and ultraviolet stresses. Metal …

The nanoparticulate gold component in ore deposits and exploration samples is yet to be
fully realised but new methods of characterisation and analysis, access to high-grade gold …

Predicting nanoparticle fate in aquatic environments requires mimicking of ecosystem
complexity to observe the geochemical processes affecting their behaviour. Here, 12 nm Au …

Tellurium (Te) is a rare metalloid in the chalcogen group of the Periodic Table. Tellurium is
regularly listed as a critical raw material both due to its increased use in the solar industry …

Biofilms living on gold (Au) grains play a key role in the biogeochemical cycle of Au by
promoting the dispersion of Au via the formation of Au nanoparticles as well as the formation …

Currently, lead (Pb) has become a severe environmental pollutant and fungi hold a
promising potential for the remediation of Pb-containing wastewater. The present study …

Platinum (Pt) is a rare precious metal that is a strategic commodity for industries in many
countries. The demand for Pt has more than doubled in the last 30 years due to its role in the …

A deeper understanding of the behaviour of inorganic nanoparticles in biological media is
needed not only to fully control and develop the potential of these materials but also to …

Una recopilación completa de 651 determinaciones de edades radiométricas desde 1968
(415 dataciones 40Ar/39Ar, 211 K/Ar, 5 U/Th, 4 Rb/Sr, 2 U/Pb y de fisión termocronología …