Saline-water bioleaching of chalcopyrite with thermophilic, iron(II)- and sulfur-oxidizing microorganisms.

The application of thermoacidophiles for chalcopyrite (CuFeS2) bioleaching in hot, acidic, saline solution was investigated as a possible process route for rapid Cu extraction. The study comprised a discussion of protective mechanisms employed for the survival and/or adaptation of thermoacidophiles...

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Main Authors: Watling, H., Collinson, D., Corbett, Melissa, Shiers, D., Kaksonen, A., Watkin, Elizabeth
Format: Journal Article
Published: 2016
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/45834