Physical Object:
The physical scope of the project consists of the following activities:
- Review of international literature and compilation of information related to research activities on life in extreme environments (such as mining sites, geothermal springs, high-salinity environments, and volcanoes).
- Classification of bibliographic material by activity type and area of occurrence.
- Categorization of microorganisms by species and strain.
- Collection of microorganisms from various regions of Greece in correspondence with international research data.
- Identification and characterization of microorganisms – development of a database.
- Investigation of potential uses and future applications.
- Laboratory study of selected applications, e.g., bio-sorption of rare earth elements and bio-flotation processes.
Purpose – Expected Results:
The use of biological systems and the application of biotechnological processes contribute positively to addressing the challenges related to raw materials, energy, and environmental quality. Furthermore, the study, understanding, and systematic documentation of Greece’s microbial diversity—an area where HSGME can play a pioneering and substantial role—will provide a valuable tool enabling:
- Collaboration and contribution to emerging research fields,
- Participation in international research programs,
- Expansion of the organization’s scientific scope,
- Engagement in new fields of biotechnological application, which are prioritized in upcoming EU-funded research programs,
- Participation in national and European decision-making bodies.
