The use of pyrite as a source of lixiviant in the bioleaching of electronic waste

Electronic waste (e-waste) contains a wide range of elements, many of which are highly toxic to environmental and human health. On the other hand e-waste represents a significant potential source of valuable metals. This study used microbial oxidation of pyrite to generate a biolixiviant. Its effici...

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Main Authors: Bryan, Christopher, Watkin, Elizabeth, McCredden, Timothy, Wong, Zachary, Harrison, S., Kaksonen, A.
Format: Journal Article
Published: Elsevier 2015
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/12046