In this article we will discuss about the microbes that are involved in leaching. Algae and oligotrophous nonspore forming bacteria belonging to the genera Pseudomonas, Corynebacterium and Arthrobacter predominate in the rocks. Many of them are capable of fixing atmospheric nitrogen. Rocks disintegrate mainly along cracks and at the surface. Accumulation of organic substances, leaching of elements and formation of [...]
Many developing countries are encouraging for the installation of biogas plants to meet out the demand of fuel. India is one of the pioneer countries in biogas technology. U.P. Government in the years 1957 and 1960 established a permanent station named 'Gobar gas Research Station' at Ajitmal in Etawah district. There are many other institutions where research and development programmes [...]
In this article we will discuss about some examples of leaching. 1. Copper Leaching: Copper leaching is practical, feasible and in use throughout the world for many years. In this process, the leaching solution contains sulphate and iron carries the microbial nutrients in and dissolved copper out. The copper containing solution is precipitated. About 5-6% of the world copper production [...]