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2010 Impact on Scientific Community
Carolyn Pearce Writes Chapter on Microbial Production of Metalloid Nanoparticles
Carolyn Pearce, Fundamental and Computational Directorate, on contributing to a chapter in a new book, Microbial Metal and Metalloid Metabolism: Advances and Applications. The study of microbe-metal interactions has led to innovations and discoveries, such as development of microbial fuel cells, pili that function as "nanowires," and new, enhanced approaches to bioremediation.
Scheduled for release in June, the American Society for Microbiology publication reviews the current state of research in the field, as well as emerging developments and applications, and forecasts future research directions.
One of five authors, Carolyn lent her expertise in microbial synthesis of nanominerals to the writing of "Nanoparticles Formed From Microbial Oxyanion Reduction of Toxic Group 15 and Group 16 Metalloids." Written as a review chapter providing background information, the chapter also includes snapshots of current research in this up and coming area. Read the full article. (announced 6/1/2010)