Microbial minerals- can microorganisms help prevent weathering?
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Huddersfield
Department Name: Sch of Applied Sciences
Abstract
Microbial interaction with solid surfaces often results in enhanced surface degradation, impacting upon the stability of both natural and man-made surfaces. The precipitation of minerals by certain microorganisms is an emerging biotechnological resource, a process which has the potential to protect and even repair damage-prone surfaces such as monuments, roads and public buildings. Cave environments are characterized by extensive microbially mediated degradation and mineral precipitation; however, the communities and processes driving these changes are largely unexplored. This project aims to isolate mineralizing microbes from caves and determine their potential for the protection and repair of vulnerable surfaces.
Organisations
People |
ORCID iD |
Paul Humphreys (Primary Supervisor) | |
Joanne White (Student) |
Studentship Projects
Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Student Name |
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EP/T51813X/1 | 01/10/2020 | 30/09/2025 | |||
2447957 | Studentship | EP/T51813X/1 | 01/10/2020 | 30/09/2023 | Joanne White |