Disproportionation of Inorganic Sulfur Compounds by Mesophilic Chemolithoautotrophic<i>Campylobacterota</i>
Shasha Wang, Lijing Jiang, Shaobin Xie, Karine Alain, Zhaodi Wang, Jun Wang, Delin Liu, Zongze Shao
Abstract
The phylum Campylobacterota , notably represented by the genera Sulfurimonas and Sulfurovum , is ubiquitous and predominant in deep-sea hydrothermal systems. It is well-known to be the major chemolithoautotrophic sulfur-oxidizing group in these habitats.
Topics & Concepts
SulfurOxidizing agentMesophileHydrothermal circulationDisproportionationChemistryPhylumBacteriaOrganic chemistryBiologyPaleontologyCatalysisBiochemistryGeneMetal Extraction and BioleachingMine drainage and remediation techniquesCalcium Carbonate Crystallization and Inhibition