Analytical Geomicrobiology
A Handbook of Instrumental Techniques

A comprehensive handbook outlining state-of-the-art analytical techniques used in geomicrobiology, for advanced students, researchers and professional scientists.

Janice P. L. Kenney (Edited by), Harish Veeramani (Edited by), Daniel S. Alessi (Edited by)

9781107070332, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 18 July 2019

426 pages, 102 b/w illus.
25.2 x 19.2 x 2.3 cm, 1.08 kg

'The entire book is impeccably edited. In particular, the editors have masterfully ensured that individual chapters follow a common format that provides the necessary introduction to each analytical technique without overwhelming the reader with too much detail. Where necessary, the authors provide up-to-date references to the theory and application of the technique in question, and most chapters include practical examples of how each technique is used in actual research. Usually (but not always), chapter authors provide a step-by-step guide to sample preparation, further increasing the utility of their contribution. Students in microbiology, chemistry, and geology will find this a valuable reference.' M. S. Coyne, Choice

Geomicrobiology is the study of microbes and microbial processes and their role in driving environmental and geological processes at scales ranging from the nano, micron, to meter scale. This growing field has seen major advances in recent years, largely due to the development of new analytical tools and improvements to existing techniques, which allow us to better understand the complex interactions between microbes and their surroundings. In this comprehensive handbook, expert authors outline the state-of-the-art and emerging analytical techniques used in geomicrobiology. Readers are guided through each technique including background theory, sample preparation, standard methodology, data collection and analysis, best practices and common pitfalls, and examples of how and where the technique has been applied. The book provides a practical go-to reference for advanced students, researchers and professional scientists looking to employ techniques commonly used in geomicrobiology.

Foreword Kurt O. Konhauser
Part I. Standard Techniques in Geomicrobiology: 1. General geochemistry and microbiology techniques Sarrah Dunham-Cheatham and Yaqi You
Part II. Advanced Analytical Instrumentation: 2. The application of isothermal titration calorimetry for investigating proton and metal interactions on microbial surfaces Drew Gorman-Lewis
3. Potentiometric titrations to characterize the reactivity of geomicrobial surfaces Daniel S. Alessi, Shannon L. Flynn, Md. Samrat Alam, Leslie J. Robbins and Kurt O. Konhauser
4. Use of multi-collector ICP-MS for studying biogeochemical metal cycling Kai Liu, Lingling Wu and Sherry L. Schiff
Part III. Imaging Techniques: 5. Scanning probe microscopy Adam F. Wallace
6. Applications of scanning electron microscopy in geomicrobiology Jeremiah Shuster, Gordon Southam and Frank Reith
7. Applications of transmission electron microscopy in geomicrobiology Jeremiah Shuster, Gordon Southam and Frank Reith
8. Whole cell identification of microorganisms in their natural environment with fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) Natuschka M. Lee
Part IV. Spectroscopy: 9. X-ray diffraction techniques Daniel K. Unruh and Tori Z. Forbes
10. Application of synchrotron X-ray absorption spectroscopy and microscopy techniques to the study of biogeochemical processes Maxim I. Boyanov and Kenneth M. Kemner
11. Bacterial surfaces in geochemistry – how can X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy help? Madeleine Ramstedt, Laura Leone and Andrey Shchukarev
12. Applications of Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy in geomicrobiology Janice P. L. Kenney and András Gorzsás
13. Mössbauer spectroscopy James M. Byrne and Andreas Kappler
Part V. Microbiological Techniques: 14. Lipid biomarkers in geomicrobiology: analytical techniques and applications Jiasong Fang, Shamik Dasgupta, Li Zhang and Weiqiang Zhao
15. Phylogenetic techniques in geomicrobiology Denise M. Akob, Adam C. Mumford, Darren S. Dunlap and Amisha T. Poret-Peterson.

Subject Areas: Environmental science, engineering & technology [TQ], Pollution & threats to the environment [RNP], Geochemistry [RBGK], Microbiology [non-medical PSG], Ecological science, the Biosphere [PSAF], Organic chemistry [PNN]