Archaea are a domain of prokaryotic organisms with intriguing physiological characteristics
and ecological importance. In Microbial Biotechnology, archaea are historically …

Tungsten is recognized as a critical metal due to its unique properties, economic
importance, and limited sources of supply. It has wide applications where hardness, high …

Bioprocesses converting carbon dioxide with molecular hydrogen to methane (CH4) are
currently being developed to enable a transition to a renewable energy production system …

The search for life beyond Earth has focused on Mars and the icy moons Europa and
Enceladus, all of which are considered a safe haven for life due to evidence of current or …

The growing amount of W mining waste produced globally is of concern for its proven
hazard to the environment and to human health. While uncontrolled biooxidation can result …

Aerosol phase elements such as phosphorus (P), sulfur (S), and metals including iron (Fe)
are essential nutrients that could help sustain potential biodiversity in the cloud deck of …

The bio-dissolution possibility of tungsten from a low-grade scheelite bearing Hutti goldmine
overburden sample was evaluated using two indigenous microorganisms and the results …

The continuous deposition of hazardous metalliferous wastes derived from industrial
steelmaking processes will lead to space shortages while valuable raw metals are being …

Multiple lines of evidence indicate an active hydrogeological history of Mars and
chemolithoautotrophy-suited environments within its Noachian terrains. As a result, one of …

Tungsten (W) is a critical material that is widely used in military applications, electronics,
lighting technology, power engineering and the automotive and aerospace industries. In …