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Biogenic Magnetite Formation through Anaerobic Biooxidation of Fe(II)

Year: 2001

Type: article

Abstract: The presence of isotopically light carbonates in association with fine-grained magnetite is considered to be primarily due to the reduction of Fe(III) by Fe(III)-reducing bacteria in the environment. Here, we report on magnetite formation by biooxidation of Fe(II) coupled to denitrification. This metabolism offers an alternative environmental source of biogenic magnetite.

Source: Applied and Environmental Microbiology

DOI: 10.1128/aem.67.6.2844-2848.2001

Authors: Swades K. Chaudhuri, Joseph G. Lack, John D. Coates

Institutions: Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Southern Illinois University System

Language: English

Topic: Geomagnetism and Paleomagnetism Studies

Subfield: Geophysics

Field: Earth and Planetary Sciences

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2045828249

FWCI: 7.156

Cites: 35

Cited by: 253

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