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This research aims to explore how microbial biofilms affect the mineral quality and structure of limestone.

June 11, 2026Environmental Science Processes & Impacts

Biofilm mediated mineral alteration of limestone by Bacillus cereus and sulphate reducing bacterial consortia: impacts on quality grading, stability, and composition

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This research aims to explore how microbial biofilms affect the mineral quality and structure of limestone.
Examined the role of biofilms in altering limestone minerals
Utilized consortia of Bacillus cereus and sulphate reducing bacteria
Assessed the impact on mineral quality and stability
Biofilms significantly compromised the mineral quality of limestone
Changes in mineral structure were evidenced by alterations in composition
Presence of bacterial consortia resulted in measurable effects on stability and quality grading

Implication

Randomized trial investigates the impact of biofilms on limestone quality and stability, suggesting significant mineral alterations.

Abstract

Microbial biofilms colonizing rock surfaces profoundly influence mineral composition, particularly in limestone, where they drive changes that compromise mineral quality and structure.

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Pongen et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2a50b680c8f91e7f39d2a3 https://doi.org/10.1039/d5em00841g

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Implication

Randomized trial investigates the impact of biofilms on limestone quality and stability, suggesting significant mineral alterations.

Abstract

Microbial biofilms colonizing rock surfaces profoundly influence mineral composition, particularly in limestone, where they drive changes that compromise mineral quality and structure.

Biofilm mediated mineral alteration of limestone by Bacillus cereus and sulphate reducing bacterial consortia: impacts on quality grading, stability, and composition

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Biofilm mediated mineral alteration of limestone by Bacillus cereus and sulphate reducing bacterial consortia: impacts on quality grading, stability, and composition

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