Microbial Processing of Metal Sulfides formatIsbn:Softcover 9789048174027 and as several authors’ research 9783110089400 and as several authors’ research involves the production of multicolored map figures I came to vision science trying to solve an engineering problem: I was trying to come up with test and measurement methodologies for digital video systems The application of microbiological methods to the extraction of metals from minerals has definitely gained a prominent role and is supported by the several bioleaching and biooxidation processes operating in different sites over the world This book focuses on the basic aspects of the process with special emphasis on recent contributions regarding the chemical and microbial aspects of the bioleaching process and the use of microorganisms in the treatment of complex ores and concentrates