The role of EPS in the selective biosorption and desorption of REEs
Memphis J. Hill, Brandon R. Briggs
This study investigates how Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 binds and desorbs rare earth elements (REEs) using extracellular polymeric substances and sodium citrate, showing high recovery efficiency from Alaskan coal.
bioRxiv · Jul 3, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology