Professor Barrie Johnson

Emeritus Professor

  1. 2017
  2. Published

    The effects of temperature and pH on the kinetics of an acidophilic sulfidogenic bioreactor and indigenous microbial communities

    Santos, A. L. & Johnson, D. B., Mar 2017, In: Hydrometallurgy. 168, p. 116-120

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  3. Published

    Indirect Redox Transformations of Iron, Copper, and Chromium Catalyzed by Extremely Acidophilic Bacteria

    Johnson, D. B., Hedrich, S. & Pakostova, E., Feb 2017, In: Frontiers in Microbiology. 8, 211.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  4. Published

    Molecular systematics of the genus Acidithiobacillus: insights into the phylogenetic structure and diversification of the taxon

    Nuñez, H., Moya-Beltrán, A., Covarrubias, P. C., Issotta, F., Cárdenas, J. P., González, M., Atavales, J., Acuña, L. G., Johnson, D. B. & Quatrini, R., 19 Jan 2017, In: Frontiers in Microbiology. 8, 30.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  5. Published

    Recent Advances in Acidophile Microbiology: Fundamentals and Applications

    Johnson, D. B. (ed.) & Schippers, A. (ed.), 19 Jan 2017, Frontiers Media. 155 p.

    Research output: Book/ReportBook

  6. Published

    Biosynthesis of zinc sulfide quantum dots using waste off-gas from a metal bioremediation process

    Murray, A. J., Roussel, J., Rolley, J., Woodhall, F., Mikheenko, I. P., Johnson, D. B., Gomez-Bolivar, J., Merroun, M. L. & Macaskie, L. E., 2017, In: RSC Advances. 7, 35, p. 21484-21491

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  7. Published

    In-situ Bioextraction of Industry Metals from deep Ore Deposits to secure EU Resource Supply

    Matthies, R., Hejny, H., Hirsch, K., Kahnt, R., Marten, H. & Johnson, D. B., 2017, In: Georesources Zeitschrift. 2, p. 37-40

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  8. Published

    The Use of Algal Biomass to Sustain Sulfidogenic Bioreactors for Remediating Acidic Metal-Rich Waste Waters

    Santos, A. L. & Johnson, D. B., 2017, In: Solid State Phenomena. 262, p. 577-581

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  9. 2016
  10. Published

    Biobasierte In-situ-Gewinnung von Industriemetallen aus unzugänglichen Lägerstatten zur EU-Rohstoffsicherung

    Matthies, R., Hejny, H., Hirsch, K., Kahnt, R., Marten, H. & Johnson, D., 12 Sept 2016, In: Georesources Zeitschrift. p. 34-38

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  11. Published

    Detection, identification and typing of Acidithiobacillus species and strains: a review

    Nuñez, H., Covarrubias, P. C., Moya-Beltrán, A., Issotta, F., Atavales, J., Acuña, L. G., Johnson, D. B. & Quatrini, R., Sept 2016, In: Research in Microbiology. 167, 7, p. 555-567

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  12. Published

    Isolation and characterisation of mineral-oxidizing “Acidibacillus” spp. from mine sites and geothermal environments in different global locations

    Holanda, R., Hedrich, S., Nancucheo, I., Oliveira, G., Grail, B. & Johnson, D., Sept 2016, In: Research in Microbiology. 167, 7, p. 613-623

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  13. Published

    Iron Kinetics and Evolution of Microbial Populations in Low-pH, Ferrous Iron-Oxidizing Bioreactors

    Jones, R. M. & Johnson, D. B., 2 Aug 2016, In: Environmental Science and Technology. 50, 15, p. 8239-45 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  14. Published

    Developing Sustainable Biotechnologies for Mine Water Treatment in the 21st Century

    Johnson, B., Santos, A. L., Falagan, C., Jones, R. M., Grail, B. M., Holanda, R. & Hedrich, S., Jul 2016, Procddings IMWA 2016. p. 782-789

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contributionpeer-review

  15. Published

    Microbial communities in passive remediation systems at three abandoned coal mine sites in the United Kingdom

    Falagan Rodriguez, C., Smail, I., Grail, B. & Johnson, D. B., Jul 2016, Proceedings IMWA 2016 . p. 796-803

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contributionpeer-review

  16. Published

    New insights into the microbiology of meromictic acidic pit lakes in the Iberian Pyrite Belt (Spain)

    Falagan Rodriguez, C., Sanchez-Espana, J., Yusta, I. & Johnson, D. B., Jul 2016, Proceedings IMWA 2016. p. 192-198

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contributionpeer-review

  17. Published

    BIOMOre – An alternative mining concept

    Pakostova, E. & Johnson, D. B., Jun 2016.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePosterpeer-review

  18. Published

    Biologically-induced precipitation of aluminium in synthetic acid mine water

    Falagan Rodriguez, C., Johnson, D. B., Sanchez-Espana, J. & Yusta, I., Jun 2016, Biohydromet 2016 Proceedings.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contributionpeer-review

  19. Published

    In situ bioleaching: an alternative approach of metal extraction from deep-buried sulfide ores

    Pakostova, E., Grail, B. & Johnson, D. B., Jun 2016, Biohydromet 2016 Proceedings.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contributionpeer-review

  20. Published

    New approaches for recovering metals from mine wastes

    Falagan Rodriguez, C., Grail, B. & Johnson, D. B., Jun 2016, Biohydromet 2016 Proceedings.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contributionpeer-review

  21. Published

    Oxidative and reductive bioprocessing of cobalt bearing ores, and recovery of cobalt minerals via biosulfidogenesis

    Smith, S., Grail, B. & Johnson, D. B., Jun 2016, Biohydromet 2016 Proceedings.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contributionpeer-review

  22. Published

    Remediation of acidic metal-rich waste waters using sulfidogenic bioreactor sustained by algal biomass

    Santos, A. L. & Johnson, D. B., Jun 2016, Biohydromet 2016 Proceedings.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contributionpeer-review

  23. Published

    Solid and liquid media for isolating and cultivating acidophilic and acid-tolerant sulfate-reducing bacteria

    Nancucheo, I., Rowe, O. F., Hedrich, S. & Johnson, D., 1 May 2016, In: FEMS Microbiology Letters. 363, p. fnw083

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  24. Published

    Draft Genome Sequence of a Novel Acidophilic Iron-Oxidizing Firmicutes Species, “Acidibacillus ferrooxidans” (SLC66T)

    Nancucheo, I., Oliveira, R., Dall’Agnol, H., Johnson, D. B., Holanda, R., Lopes Nunes, G., Cuadros-Orellana, S. & Oliveira, G., May 2016, In: Genome Announcements. 4, 3, e00383-16.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  25. Published

    The Microbiology of Extremely Acidic Environment

    Johnson, D. B. & Aguilera, A., May 2016, Manual of Environmental Microbiology. Yates, M. V., Nakatsu, C. H., Miller, R. V. & Pillai, S. D. (eds.). 4th ed.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

  26. Published

    A case in support of implementing innovative bio-processes in the metal mining industry

    Sanchez-Andrea, I., Stams, A. J. M., Weijma, J., Gonzalez Contreras, P., Dijkman, H., Rozendal, R. A. & Johnson, D., 18 Apr 2016, In: FEMS Microbiology Letters. 363, 11, fnw106.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  27. Published

    Draft Genome Sequence of “Acidibacillus ferrooxidans” ITV01, a Novel Acidophilic Firmicute Isolated from a Chalcopyrite Mine Drainage Site in Brazil

    Dall’Agnol, H., Nancucheo, I., Johnson, D. B., Oliveira, R., Leite, L., Pylro, V. S., Holanda, R., Grail, B., Carvalho, N., Lopes Nunes, G., Tzotzos, G., Rocha Fernandes, G., Dutra, J., Cuadros-Orellana, S. & Oliveira, G., Mar 2016, In: Genome Announcements. 4, 2, e01748-15.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  28. Published

    Acidithiobacillus ferriphilus sp. nov.: a facultatively anaerobic iron- and sulfur-metabolising extreme acidophile

    Falagan, C. & Johnson, D. B., 1 Jan 2016, In: International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology. 66, 1, p. 206-211

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  29. Published

    Acidophile microbiology in space and time

    Johnson, D. B. & Quatrini, R., 2016, Acidophiles: Life in Extremely Acidic Environments. Johnson, D. B. & Quatrini, R. (eds.). Caister Academic Press Limited, p. 3-16

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapterpeer-review

  30. Published

    Acidophiles: Life in Extremely Acidic Environments

    Quatrini, R. (ed.) & Johnson, B., 2016, Caister Academic Press Limited. 324 p.

    Research output: Book/ReportBookpeer-review

  31. Published

    Iron-mineral accretion from acid mine drainage and its application in passive treatment

    Florence, K., Sapsford, D. J., Johnson, D. B., Kay, C. & Wolkersdorfer, C., 2016, In: Environmental Technology. 37, 11, p. 1428-1440

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  32. Published

    Microbial communities and interactions in low pH environments

    Johnson, D. B., 2016, Acidophiles: Life in Extremely Acidic Environments. Quatrini, R. & Johnson, D. B. (eds.). Caister Academic Press Limited, p. 121-138

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapterpeer-review

  33. 2015
  34. Published

    Combined Recovery of Copper and Mitigation of Pollution Potential of a Synthetic Metal-Rich Stream Draining a Copper Mine in Brazil

    Santos, A. L. & Johnson, B., 1 Nov 2015, In: Advanced Materials Research. p. 606-609

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  35. Published

    Biosynthesis of Zinc Sulfide Quantum Dots Using Waste Off-Gas from Metal Bioremediation Process

    Roussel, J., Murray, A. J., Rolley, J., Johnson, D. B. & Macaskie, L. E., Nov 2015, In: Advanced Materials Research. 1130, p. 555-559

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  36. Published

    Characteristics of Acidibacillus Spp.: A Novel Genus of Acidophilic Iron-Oxidising Firmicutes

    Barata Holanda, R., Hedrich, S., Falagan Rodriguez, C., Nancucheo, I., Dall’Agnol, H., Grail, B. & Johnson, D. B., Nov 2015, In: Advanced Materials Research. 1130, p. 36-39

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  37. Published

    Development of a Strategy for Selective Metal Recovery from Pregnant Leach Solutions of Kupferschiefer Bioleaching

    Hedrich, S., Schippers, A. & Johnson, D. B., Nov 2015, In: Advanced Materials Research. 1130, p. 255-258

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  38. Published

    Microbial Communities in Sediments in Acidic, Metal-Rich Mine Lakes: Results from a Study in South-West Spain

    Falagan Rodriguez, C., Sánchez-España, F. J., Yusta, I. & Johnson, D. B., Nov 2015, In: Advanced Materials Research. 1130, p. 7-10

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  39. Published

    New Insights into Salt-Tolerance in Acidophilic Iron-Oxidising Bacteria

    Johnson, D. B., Grail, B. & Bonnefoy, V., Nov 2015, In: Advanced Materials Research. 1130, p. 3-6

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  40. Published
  41. Published

    Indirect bioleaching of sulfidic ores and its importance for the development of in situ processing of deep-buried base metal deposits

    Pakostova, E., Grail, B. & Johnson, D. B., Oct 2015.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaperpeer-review

  42. Published

    Oxidative and reductive bioprocessing of cobalt-containing ores and biomineralisation of cobaltiferous leachates

    Smith, S., Grail, B. & Johnson, D. B., Oct 2015.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaperpeer-review

  43. Published

    Genome Sequence of the Acidophilic Sulfate-Reducing Peptococcaceae Strain CEB3

    Petzsch, P., Poehlein, A., Johnson, D. B., Daniel, R., Schlömann, M. & Mühling, M., 6 Aug 2015, In: Genome Announcements. 3, 4

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  44. Published

    Genome Sequence of the Moderately Acidophilic Sulfate-Reducing Firmicute Desulfosporosinus acididurans (Strain M1T)

    Petzsch, P., Poehlein, A., Johnson, D. B., Daniel, R., Schlömann, M. & Mühling, M., 6 Aug 2015, In: Genome Announcements. 3, 4

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  45. Published

    Redox Transformations of Iron and Other Transition Metals by Acidophilic Bacteria

    Johnson, D. B., Aug 2015.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaperpeer-review

  46. Published

    Biomining in reverse gear: using bacteria to extract metals from oxidized ores

    Johnson, D. B. & du Plessis, C. A., 1 May 2015, In: Minerals Engineering. 75, 1, p. 2-5

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  47. Published

    Genome Sequence of the Acidophilic Ferrous Iron-Oxidizing Isolate Acidithrix ferrooxidans Strain Py-F3, the Proposed Type Strain of the Novel Actinobacterial Genus Acidithrix

    Eisen, S., Poehlein, A., Johnson, D. B., Daniel, R., Schlömann, M. & Mühling, M., 30 Apr 2015, In: Genome Announcements. 3, 2

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  48. Published

    Genome Sequence of the Acidophilic Iron Oxidizer Ferrimicrobium acidiphilum Strain T23T

    Eisen, S., Poehlein, A., Johnson, D. B., Daniel, R., Schlömann, M. & Mühling, M., 30 Apr 2015, In: Genome Announcements. 3, 2

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  49. Published

    Extraction of copper from an oxidized (lateritic) ore using bacterially-catalysed reductive dissolution

    Nancucheo, I. P., Ňancucheo, I., Grail, B. M., Hilario, F., du Plessis, C. A. & Johnson, D. B., 1 Apr 2015, In: Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 98, 14, p. 6297-6305

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  50. Published

    Diversity of acidophilic prokaryotes at two acid mine drainage sites in Turkey

    Aytar, P., Kay, C. M., Mutlu, M. B., Cabuk, A. & Johnson, D. B., Apr 2015, In: Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 22, 8, p. 5995-6003

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  51. Published

    Biomining goes underground

    Johnson, D. B., 27 Feb 2015, In: Nature Geoscience. 8, p. 165-166

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  52. Published

    Acidithrix ferrooxidans gen. nov., sp. nov.; a filamentous and obligately heterotrophic, acidophilic member of the Actinobacteria that catalyzes dissimilatory oxido-reduction of iron

    Jones, R. M. & Johnson, D. B., 29 Jan 2015, In: Research in Microbiology. 166, 2, p. 111-120

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  53. Published

    Desulfosporosinus acididurans sp nov.: an acidophilic sulfate-reducing bacterium isolated from acidic sediments

    Sanchez-Andrea, I., Stams, A. J., Hedrich, S., Nancucheo, I. & Johnson, D. B., Jan 2015, In: Extremophiles. 19, 1, p. 39-47

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review