Microbial detoxification of metals and radionuclides.

TitleMicrobial detoxification of metals and radionuclides.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2001
AuthorsLloyd JR, Lovley DR
JournalCurr Opin Biotechnol
Volume12
Issue3
Pagination248-53
Date Published2001 Jun
ISSN0958-1669
KeywordsBacteria, Biodegradation, Environmental, Biotechnology, Environmental Pollution, Genetic Engineering, Geologic Sediments, Metals, Heavy, Radioisotopes
Abstract

Microorganisms have important roles in the biogeochemical cycling of toxic metals and radionuclides. Recent advances have been made in understanding metal-microbe interactions and new applications of these processes to the detoxification of metal and radionuclide contamination have been developed.

Alternate JournalCurr. Opin. Biotechnol.
PubMed ID11404102