Magnetite: Properties and Occurrences Magnetite is a ferromagnetic material, which is also easily available and possesses considerable magnetic properties. It is a rock mineral and one of the main…
Hydrolysis – a chemical reaction Hydrolysis is a chemical reaction or process where a chemical compound reacts with water. In practical terms, hydrolysis means the act of separating chemicals when…
Kawah Ijen, Indonesia “Kawah Ijen” Volcano is a group of composite volcanoes located on the border between Banyuwangi Regency and Bondowoso Regency of East Java, Indonesia. It is…
A Hydrogen Bond A hydrogen bond is a low kind type of dipole-dipole bond that exists between an electronegative molecule and a hydrogen molecule bonded to another electronegative…
An Organotroph An organotroph is an organism that obtains hydrogen or electrons from organic substrates. It is an organism that obtains hydrogen or electrons from organic substrates.…
An Electrotroph An electrotroph is a microorganism that can receive electrons necessary for its growth from an electrode (power supply) terminal. It is an Emerging Biocommodity Producer…
Loch Ness, Scotland “Loch Ness” (/ˌlɒx ˈnɛs/; Scottish Gaelic: Loch Nis [l̪ˠɔx ˈniʃ]) is one of Scotland’s best-known attractions; it is large, with a depth of 788 feet…
An Electrolithoautotroph An electrolithoautotroph is an organism that feeds on electricity. These organisms use electricity to convert carbon dioxide to organic matters by using electrons directly taken…
A Mixotroph A mixotroph is an organism that can use a mix of different sources of energy and carbon. It is estimated that mixotrophs comprise more than…
An Autotroph Autotrophs are usually plants; they are also called “self-feeders” or “primary producers”. It is an organism that makes organic compounds from simple molecules. They are…
Fairy Circles, Namibia “Fairy Circles” (arid grass formation) are circular patches of land barren of plants, varying between 2 and 15 meters (7 and 49 ft) in diameter,…
Heterotroph A heterotroph is an organism requiring organic compounds for its principal source of food. It is an organism that requires organic substrates to get its…