Biotechnological Innovations in the Mineral-Metal Industry
Biotechnological Innovations in the Mineral-Metal Industry

Author: Sandeep Panda

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2024-02-19

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9783031436246

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The book presents the most advanced biotechnological information with respect to microbial applications in the treatment of mineral-metal bearing wastes. With growing interest in practical industrial applications of biomining microbes, of late, a lot of research has been devoted towards exploring their biotechnological potential for processing wastes derived from both primary and secondary resources for metal recovery. The chapters in the book present compiled information on several aspects of this exciting area of mineral biotechnology, that include fundamental, applied, bioprocess engineering and environment in separate chapters. These chapters provide updated information on the microbe-mineral interactions; resource specific bioleaching covering base, precious and rare earth elements leaching from primary and/or secondary resources; processing of leach solutions through biosorption, biomineralization, bio-electrochemical systems for resource recovery; treatment of mine waters, engineering and scale-up aspects of bioreactor systems for bioleaching of specific wastes and environmental challenges related to bio-mining. The book provides a unique platform for the dissemination of the state-of-the-art research on mineral biotechnology and serves as a bridge between academia and industry. Authored by well-renowned experts, it is an appropriate reference for graduate students, scientists, engineers, environmentalists working in the area of mineral biotechnology and industrial technologies.

Evolutionary and Revolutionary Technologies for Mining
Evolutionary and Revolutionary Technologies for Mining

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2002-03-14

Total Pages: 102

ISBN-13: 0309169836

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The Office of Industrial Technologies (OIT) of the U. S. Department of Energy commissioned the National Research Council (NRC) to undertake a study on required technologies for the Mining Industries of the Future Program to complement information provided to the program by the National Mining Association. Subsequently, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health also became a sponsor of this study, and the Statement of Task was expanded to include health and safety. The overall objectives of this study are: (a) to review available information on the U.S. mining industry; (b) to identify critical research and development needs related to the exploration, mining, and processing of coal, minerals, and metals; and (c) to examine the federal contribution to research and development in mining processes.

Evaluation of the Potential for Biotechnology in the Canadian Mining Industry:
Evaluation of the Potential for Biotechnology in the Canadian Mining Industry:

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 218

ISBN-13:

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This report analyzes the current status and future potential of biotechnology for metal recovery and environmental control in the mining sector. The report compiles biotechnology processes in production and at various stages of development, classified by commodity. Summaries are provided for base metals and uranium leaching; gold & silver processes; environmental applications; fossil fuels; and industrial minerals. For each sector, a summary indicates the status of the technologies, whether the technology is commercial, near commercial, demonstrated at pilot scale, or at the conceptual stage. Technologies within each sector are briefly discussed and key references provided. For commercial and near-commercial technologies, details are given on process principles, applications, limitations, required developments, patents, and other features. An economic analysis of selected technologies demonstrates the feasibility of some processes given a specific context and a preferred domain of application. The impact of biotechnology on recovery of additional reserves is also analyzed using grade distribution versus cumulative tonnage for selected metals. Tonnages of mine waste and mill tailings that could be sources of metal extraction are separately reported. Finally, regulations affecting the use of biotechnology and biotechnological products are reviewed, and the impact of pending regulations on the Canadian mining industry is discussed. Guidelines are given for potential users of processes or importers/manufacturers of products.

Biotechnology of Metals
Biotechnology of Metals

Author: K.A. Natarajan

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2018-06-13

Total Pages: 504

ISBN-13: 0128040998

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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

Biotechnological Innovations for Environmental Bioremediation
Biotechnological Innovations for Environmental Bioremediation

Author: Sudipti Arora

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2022-08-03

Total Pages: 1072

ISBN-13: 9811690014

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This edited book focuses on the application and implementation of bioremediation and other strategies to create a sustainable and healthy environment. It provides a collection of approaches to environmental biotechnology for wastewater treatment, removal of soil heavy metals, degradation of pesticides, removal of dyes, waste management, and microbial conversion of environmental pollutants. This book brings to the fore contributions of certain globally important environmental biotechnologist. Bioremediation is a popular branch of biotechnology that involves the use of living organisms such as microorganisms (microbial remediation), bacteria, fungus (mycoremediation), and plants (phytoremediation) to bind, extract, and clean up contaminants, pollutants, and toxins from soil, groundwater, and other environments. This book is of interest to researchers, scientists, and academic faculty in environmental sciences. Also, it serves as additional reading and reference material for undergraduate and graduate students as well as postdocs in environmental, agriculture, ecology, and soil sciences. National and International policy makers will also find valuable information from this book.

Biotechnological Innovations in Energy and Environmental Management
Biotechnological Innovations in Energy and Environmental Management

Author: Open Universiteit (Heerlen, Netherlands)

Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 362

ISBN-13:

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Provides an overview of the central environmental issues which arise from the activities of humans with special emphasis on the need to achieve a sustainable, more environmentally responsive development. Examines how biotechnology may be applied to the production and utilisation of renewable energy and material resources and to consider how this and the biotechnological treatment of waste will contribute to the management of the environment.

Biotechnological Innovations in Chemical Synthesis
Biotechnological Innovations in Chemical Synthesis

Author: University of Greenwich

Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 402

ISBN-13: 9780750605618

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A self-study textbook for technicians seeking further education, graduates extending their knowledge base, experienced workers facing changes in jobs, managers unfamiliar with the new technology, and people returning after a career break. Explores some ways biotechnology can provide new routes for producing traditional organic chemical products and enable new products to replace those with environmental or other drawbacks. The aspects discussed include a biocatalyst in organic synthesis, the efficiency of growth and product formation, the production and diversification of antibiotics, and the industrial production of amino acids by fermentation and chemo-enzymatic methods.

Innovations in Biotechnology for a Sustainable Future
Innovations in Biotechnology for a Sustainable Future

Author: Naga Raju Maddela

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2021-10-23

Total Pages: 455

ISBN-13: 303080108X

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This contributed volume compiles the latest improvements in the field of biotechnology. It focuses on topics that comprises industrial, environment, agricultural and medical related issues to technology and biological studies and exhibits the correlation between the biological world and the dependence of humans on it. The book is organized into five parts covering the role of biotechnology in industrial products, environmental remediation, agriculture and pharmacological agents. Ranging from micro-scale studies to macro, it covers a huge domain of agricultural biotechnology and focuses on important commercial crops (e.g. cacao and coffee), arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, flow and distribution of phosphorus in agricultural soils in the Latin American region. Overall, the book portrays the importance of modern biotechnology and its role in solving the problems in modern day life. The book is a ready reference for practicing students, researchers of environmental engineering, chemical engineering, agricultural engineering, and other allied fields likewise.

Innovation-Based Development of the Mineral Resources Sector: Challenges and Prospects
Innovation-Based Development of the Mineral Resources Sector: Challenges and Prospects

Author: Vladimir Litvinenko

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2018-10-11

Total Pages: 671

ISBN-13: 0429663706

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Innovation-Based Development of the Mineral Resources Sector: Challenges and Prospects contains the contributions presented at the XI Russian-German Raw Materials Conference (Potsdam, Germany, 7-8 November 2018). The Russian-German Raw Materials Conference is held within the framework of the “Permanent Russian-German Forum on the Issues of the Use of Raw Materials”, which has as goals to develop new approaches to effectively use energy, mineral and renewable natural resources and to initiate cooperation in the field of sustainability and environmental protection. The contributions cover current trends in the development of raw materials markets and the world economy, the state of the environment and new technologies applied in the sector, effectively responding to modern challenges. The 63 accepted papers are grouped into four main sections: • Mineral exploration and mining • Mining services • Processing of raw materials • Other Innovation-Based Development of the Mineral Resources Sector: Challenges and Prospects will be of interest to academics and researchers involved in the mineral resources sector, but also to professionals in the public, foreign trade and education fields, and representatives of major corporations and professional associations.