Analytical Geomicrobiology : A Handbook of Instrumental Techniques

This comprehensive handbook outlines the state-of-the-art analytical techniques used in geomicrobiology, guiding readers through each technique, including background theory, sample preparation, data collection and analysis, best practices and common pitfalls, and applications. It will be useful for advanced students, researchers, and professional scientists.

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.