Biogeochemistry of ferruginous duricrusts

铁质硬壳的生物地球化学

• 批准号: LP140100805
• 负责人: Prof Gordon Southam
• 金额: $ 36.33万
• 依托单位: The University of Queensland
• 依托单位国家: 澳大利亚
• 项目类别: Linkage Projects
• 财政年份: 2015
• 资助国家: 澳大利亚
• 起止时间: 2015-06-16 至 2020-12-20
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://dataportal.arc.gov.au/RGS/Web/Grants/LP140100805
• 关键词: Biogeochemistry; ferruginous; duricrusts

The project is focussed on the examination and application of microbial iron cycling in the formation of geologically stable, iron duricrusts in tropical regimes. The aim of the project is to develop a site-scale bioremediation strategy for iron ore mines by re-establishing canga, which are ‘ancient’ distinct ecosystems possessing unique plant species rarely found on Earth. This university-industry collaboration aims to produce economic benefits for the world’s iron mining industry through advanced training in mining-related research, and through the completion of the mining life cycle by site remediation, enhancing Australia’s position as a global leader in providing innovative solutions to today’s mining challenges.

该项目的重点是研究和应用微生物铁循环在热带地区形成地质稳定的铁硬结壳。该项目的目的是通过重建canga，为铁矿制定一个现场规模的生物修复战略，canga是“古老”的独特生态系统，拥有地球上罕见的独特植物物种。这项大学与工业界的合作旨在通过采矿相关研究的高级培训，并通过现场修复完成采矿生命周期，为世界铁矿开采业带来经济效益，增强澳大利亚作为全球领导者的地位，为当今的采矿挑战提供创新解决方案。