Removal of Cu, Zn and Pb from mine tailings by bioleaching
Effects of initial pH
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 20880849 |
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| Authors | Zhou Ming (0000-0002-5597-764X, Henan University of Science and Technology, corresponding author), Liu Ya-Na, Yana Liu (0000-0002-7642-4219, Henan University of Science and Technology), Zhu Shu-Fa, Shufa Zhu (Henan University of Science and Technology), Juan Miao (Henan University of Science and Technology), Miao Juan, Dong Tie-You (Henan University of Science and Technology) |
| Year | 2012 |
| Volume | 69 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 616-624 |
| Publication date | 2012-08-01 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0020-7233 • E-ISSN: 1026-7476 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/00207233.2012.685691 |
| OpenAlex | W2062718419 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 19 |
The presence of heavy metals in mine tailings poses potential threats to environment and human health. The paper reports an investigation of the effects of initial pH on bioleaching of heavy metals (Cu, Zn and Pb) from mine tailings by indigenous sulphur-oxidising bacteria
Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans · Bioleaching · Copper · Heavy metals · Human health · Metallurgy · Mining engineering · Sulfur · Tailings · Waste management · Chemistry · Engineering · Environmental Chemistry · Environmental Science · Geology · Materials Science · Metal Extraction and Bioleaching · Mine drainage and remediation techniques · Minerals Flotation and Separation Techniques
| Highly cited | No |
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