Biohydrometallurgy of Chalcopyrite

Biohydrometallurgy of Chalcopyrite
Author: Hongbo Zhao
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 248
Release: 2021-07-29
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0128219025

Bioleaching of chalcopyrite is always a challenge and research hotspot. The low copper extraction and dissolution kinetics restricted the industrial application of chalcopyrite bioleaching. To solve this problem, the dissolution process and passivation mechanism of chalcopyrite in bioleaching should be first studied, then the rate-limiting steps should be analysed explicitly, and finally the intensifying method can be put forward. Many scholars have made efforts to investigate the dissolution mechanism of chalcopyrite in bioleaching. However, there is no congruence of opinion as yet. Biohydrometallurgy of Chalcopyrite summarizes and discusses the reported research findings. In addition, this book publishes the related results found by the authors' research. Then, the dissolution mechanism of chalcopyrite in bioleaching is interpreted. Finally, the process intensification techniques of chalcopyrite bioleaching are provided and discussed. Hence, this book provides useful reference and guidance in both laboratory research and industrial production. - Interprets the dissolution mechanism of chalcopyrite in bioleaching - Provides feasible technologies for intensifying chalcopyrite bioleaching - Overviews the current situations of chalcopyrite bioleaching - Helps the readers to deeply understand the bioleaching mechanisms of chalcopyrite - Provides topics for future research and potential industrial applications

Biomining

Biomining
Author: Douglas E. Rawlings
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 302
Release: 2013-03-09
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3662061112

Biomining is the use of microorganisms in the recovery of metals from ores. During bioleaching, metals such as copper, nickel or zinc are oxidized through microbial action from the water-insoluble sulfide to the soluble sulfate forms. Although gold is inert to microbial action, microbes can also be used in gold recovery from certain types of ores because as they oxidize the ore, they open up its structure, thereby allowing a gold-solubilizing agent such as cyanide to penetrate the ore. The book describes several industrial bioleaching and biooxidation processes as well as the underlying theory and biology of the microbes involved.

Microbial Processing of Metal Sulfides

Microbial Processing of Metal Sulfides
Author: Edgardo R. Donati
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 312
Release: 2007-05-11
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1402055897

The application of microbiological methods to the extraction of metals from minerals is supported by several bioleaching and biooxidation processes operating in different sites over the world. This book details the basic aspects of the process with special emphasis on recent contributions regarding the chemical and microbial aspects of the bioleaching process and the use of microorganisms in the treatment of complex ores and concentrates.

Biotechnology of Metals

Biotechnology of Metals
Author: K.A. Natarajan
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 504
Release: 2018-06-13
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0128040998

Biotechnology of Metals: Principles, Recovery Methods and Environmental Concerns deals with all aspects of metal biotechnology in different areas, such as biogenesis, biomaterials, biomimetic strategies, biohydrometallurgy, mineral biobeneficiation, electrobioleaching, microbial corrosion, human implants, concrete biocorrosion, microbiology of environment pollution, and bioremediation. As the technology of this interdisciplinary science has diversified over the last five years, this book provides a valuable source for scientists and students in a number of disciplines, including geology, chemistry, metallurgy, microbiology, chemical engineering, environment, civil engineering, and biomedical engineering. - Offers comprehensive coverage of an interdisciplinary subject - Outlines the role of microbiology and biotechnology in mining, metallurgy, waste disposal and environmental control - Covers new topics, such as biogenesis, biomaterials processing, the role of micro-organisms in causing corrosion, and much more - Presents scientifically illustrated experimental research methods in metals biotechnology

Hydrometallurgy

Hydrometallurgy
Author: Suresh Bhargava
Publisher: MDPI
Total Pages: 335
Release: 2018-07-02
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3038424641

This book is a printed edition of the Special Issue "Hydrometallurgy" that was published in Metals

Hydrometallurgy ’94

Hydrometallurgy ’94
Author: Institution of Mining & Metallurgy
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 1146
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9401112142

Hydrometallurgy '94 contains the 78 papers that were presented at the international symposium organized by the Institution of Mining and Metallurgy and the Society of Chemical Industry and held in Cambridge, England, in July 1994. In the papers specific attention is paid to the concept of sustainable development and the associated ideas of cleaner technology, recycling and waste minimization that have particular relevance to the extractiona nd processing of metals and other mineral products. The papers, by authors from 30 contries, are grouped under the headings: Hydrometallurgy and Sustainable Development; Materials Production and the Environment; Fundamentals; Leaching; Bioprocessing; Gold Solution Purification; Effluent Treatment; Processes; and Recycling.

Hydrometallurgy

Hydrometallurgy
Author: Michael Free
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 456
Release: 2013-10-07
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1118230779

"This book provides a college-level overview of chemical processing of metals in water-based solutions, in the field that is known as hydrometallurgy"--

Recent Advances in Hydro- and Biohydrometallurgy

Recent Advances in Hydro- and Biohydrometallurgy
Author: Kostas a Komnitsas
Publisher: MDPI
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2019-07-30
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3039212990

This book is a printed edition of the Special Issue Recent Advances in Hydro- and Biohydrometallurgy that was published in Minerals

Bioelectrosynthesis

Bioelectrosynthesis
Author: Falk Harnisch
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 423
Release: 2019-01-04
Genre: Science
ISBN: 303003299X

This volume discusses both the latest experimental research in bioelectrosynthesis and current applications. Beginning with an introduction into the “electrification of biotechnology” as well as the underlying fundamentals, the volume then discusses a wide range of topics based on the interfacing of biotechnological and electrochemical reaction steps. It includes contributions on the different aspects of bioelectrochemical applications for synthesis purposes, i.e. the production of fine and platform chemicals based on enzymatically or microbially catalyzed reactions driven by electric energy. The volume finishes with a summary and outlook chapter which gives an overview of the current status of the field and future perspectives. Edited by experts in the field, and authored by a wide range of international researchers, this volume assesses how research from today’s lab bench can be developed into industrial applications, and is of interest to researchers in academia and industry.