Elucidation of Iron(III) Bioleaching Properties of Gram-Positive Bacteria.

ABSTRACT: Microbial-based iron reduction is an emerging technology used as an alternative to conventional chemical-based iron reduction. The iron reduction in kaolin refinement is vital for enhancing its commercial value. Extensive studies on microbial-based iron reduction mainly focus on Gram-negative bacteria, whereas little is understood about Gram-positive bacteria's mechanism and potential application. This study aims to investigate the iron-reducing mechanism of two Gram-positive bacterial isolates, Bacillus cereus (B. cereus) and Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus). By varying the growth environment of bacteria and monitoring the biochemical changes during the process of iron reduction, the results show that Gram-positive bacterial iron reduction performance depends

SUBMITTER: Jing H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9608414 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature