Geomicrobiology is a combination of geology and microbiology, and includes the study of interaction of microorganisms with their environment, such as in sedimentary rocks. This is a new and rapidly-developing field that has led in the past decade to a radically-revised view of the diversity and activity of microbial life on Earth. Geomicrobiology examines the role that microbes have played in the past and are currently playing in a number of fundamental geological processes. The present book is of great importance for researchers working in the field of microbiology, biotechnology, geology and environmental biotechnology. It can be a major reference book for students as well as researchers.

Microbe¿Mineral Interactions: Cave Geomicrobiology
Kathleen H. Lavoie, Diana E. Northup and Hazel A. Barton

Deep-sea Piezophilic Bacteria: Geomicrobiology and Biotechnology
Jiasong Fang and Chiaki Kato

Chalcopyrite Bioleaching: The Changing Face of Copper Treatment
Todd J. Harvey

Mineral Biotechnology of Sulphides
Ata Akcil and Haci Deveci

Petroleum Geomicrobiology
Elijah Ohimain

Bio/Geomarkers and Mineralizing Hydrothermal Settings: Selected Earth Analogs, Microbiological Ecosystems and Astrobiological Potential
J. Mart¿z-Fr¿, E. L¿ro and A. Esteve

Spirulina Biotechnology
Hiren Doshi, A. Ray and I.L. Kothari

Extant Analogues of the Microbial Origins of Life
Brendan, P. Burns, Falicia Goh, Michelle A. Allen, Rachael Shi and Brett A. Neilan

Biodeterioration of Archaeological Monuments and Approach for Restoration
Preeti Bhatnagar, A.A. Khan,S.K. Jain and M.K. Rai