Carbonate dissolution without acid: carbonate hydrolysis, catalyzed by photosynthetic microorganisms, in deteriorating stone monuments
H. J. Sun, G. Zhang, Z. Jibrin
The paper investigates carbonate dissolution in stone monuments caused by photosynthetic microorganisms, finding evidence of cyanobacterial biofilms and mineral dissolution patterns consistent with their activity.
bioRxiv · Jul 14, 2023 · PreprintEcology