Microbial Processing of Metal Sulfides formatIsbn:Softcover 9789048174027 and as several authors’ research 9783642096402 and as several authors’ research involves the production of multicolored map figures Technologische Herausforderungen und Intelligente Technik The application of microbiological methods to the extraction of metals from minerals has definitely gained a prominent role and is supported by the several bioleaching and biooxidation processes operating in different sites over the world This book focuses on the basic aspects of the process with special emphasis on recent contributions regarding the chemical and microbial aspects of the bioleaching process and the use of microorganisms in the treatment of complex ores and concentrates