The Environmental Mineralogy Group in the School of Earth Sciences at the University of Bristol investigates natural processes involving iron minerals, with a strong focus on microbe–mineral interactions and biomineralisation.
By combining laboratory experiments with advanced spectroscopic and microscopic techniques, we reveal how bacteria produce minerals — and how these biogenic materials can be harnessed for metal recovery, water remediation, and low‑cost energy applications.
Our research is supported by funding from: