Bioextraction and Biodeterioration of Metals

The editors present an up-to-date research review of the most important topics in metal corrosion caused by micro-organisms and the use of micro-organisms in the the extraction of metals from their ores. These two areas of biotechnology have great economic impact and have undergone intense research activity in recent years.Each chapter is written by a specialist covering current research efforts in the field.The book is aimed at research workers, postgraduates and industry in biotechnology, microbiology, metallurgy and engineering.