Phylogenetically divergent bacteria consortium from neutral activated sludge showed heightened potential on bioleaching spent lithium-ion batteries.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2021.112592
Abstract: Recycling of spent lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) has become a global issue because of the potential environment risks raised by spent LIBs as well as high valuable metal content remaining in them. Although bioleaching is an… read more here.
Keywords: consortium; bioleaching; spent lithium; ion batteries ... See more keywords
Enhanced chalcopyrite dissolution in stirred tank reactors by temperature increase during bioleaching
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DOI: 10.1016/j.hydromet.2018.05.018
Abstract: Abstract Primary copper sulfides, such as chalcopyrite, represent the most important copper resource and are currently mainly exploited by pyrometallurgy. Bioleaching is considered as environmental-friendly and economic alternative, and the technical feasibility of stirred tank… read more here.
Keywords: chalcopyrite dissolution; recovery; temperature increase; bioleaching ... See more keywords
Synergetic bioleaching of copper sulfides using mixed microorganisms and its community structure succession
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.118689
Abstract: Abstract Although mixed bacteria are gradually utilized in copper sulfide bioleaching, the synergistic effects and community successions of mixed bacteria are still not well known, leading to an undesirable extraction efficiency of valuable minerals. Thus,… read more here.
Keywords: succession; extraction; community; bioleaching ... See more keywords
Bioleaching assisted foam fractionation for recovery of gold from the printed circuit boards of discarded cellphone.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2019.10.016
Abstract: Present work was focused on recovering gold (Au) from the printed circuit boards (PCBs) of discarded cellphone by bioleaching assisted continuous foam fractionation. First, the cyanide-producing strains of Pseudomonas putida and Bacillus megaterium were co-cultured… read more here.
Keywords: gold printed; fractionation; bioleaching; circuit boards ... See more keywords
A delve into the exploration of potential bacterial extremophiles used for metal recovery
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DOI: 10.22034/gjesm.2018.03.010
Abstract: A multitude of microbes are involved in the solubilisation of minerals and metals as this approach offers numerous advantages over traditional methods. This strategy is preferred as it is eco-friendly and economical, thus overcoming the… read more here.
Keywords: potential bacterial; extremophiles used; bacterial extremophiles; bioleaching ... See more keywords
A Systems-Based Approach for Cyanide Overproduction by Bacillus megaterium for Gold Bioleaching Enhancement
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DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2020.00528
Abstract: With the constant accumulation of electronic waste, extracting precious metals contained therein is becoming a major challenge for sustainable development. Bacillus megaterium is currently one of the microbes used for the production of cyanide, which… read more here.
Keywords: bacillus megaterium; bioleaching; gold; cyanide ... See more keywords