Cyanobacteria as Biocatalysts for Carbonate Mineralization

Microbial carbonate mineralization is widespread in nature and among microorganisms, and of vast ecological and geological importance. However, our understanding of the mechanisms that trigger and control processes such as calcification, i.e., mineralization of CO2 to calcium carbonate (CaCO3), is l...

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Main Authors: Christer Jansson, Caroline M. Ajo-Franklin, Nina A. Kamennaya, Trent Northen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-10-01
Series:Minerals
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/2/4/338