Biohydrometallurgy for Rare Earth Elements Recovery from Industrial Wastes [PDF]
Molecules, 2021 Biohydrometallurgy recovers metals through microbially mediated processes and has been traditionally applied for the extraction of base metals from low-grade sulfidic ores.
Laura Castro +3 more
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Effect of Anthropogenic Disturbances on the Microbial Relationship during Bioremediation of Heavy Metal-Contaminated Sediment [PDF]
Microorganisms, 2023 Soil, sediment, and waters contaminated with heavy metals pose a serious threat to ecosystem function and human health, and microorganisms are an effective way to address this problem.
Quanliu Yang +6 more
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AI-driven pan-proteome analyses reveal insights into the biohydrometallurgical properties of Acidithiobacillia [PDF]
Frontiers in Microbiology, 2023 Microorganism-mediated biohydrometallurgy, a sustainable approach for metal recovery from ores, relies on the metabolic activity of acidophilic bacteria.
Liangzhi Li +12 more
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Silicon Nitride Bioceramics Sintered by Microwave Exhibit Excellent Mechanical Properties, Cytocompatibility In Vitro, and Anti-Bacterial Properties [PDF]
Journal of Functional Biomaterials, 2023 Silicon nitride is a bioceramic with great potential, and multiple studies have demonstrated its biocompatibility and antibacterial properties. In this study, silicon nitride was prepared by a microwave sintering technique that was different from common ...
Jiayu He +8 more
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Roles of mobile genetic elements and biosynthetic gene clusters in environmental adaptation of acidophilic archaeon Ferroplasma to extreme polluted environments [PDF]
Frontiers in MicrobiologyAcid mine drainage (AMD), characterized by high concentrations of heavy metals and strong acidity, presents a significant challenge in environmental remediation.
Yiran Li +14 more
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Co-Bioleaching of Pyrite Flotation Tailings and Crushed Printed Circuit Boards [PDF]
MoleculesThe aim of this study was to investigate the potential for co-bioleaching of ground printed circuit boards (PCBs) and flotation tailings using a single-stage biohydrometallurgical process.
Aleksandr Kolosoff +2 more
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Biooxidation of a Pyrite-Arsenopyrite Concentrate Under Stressful Conditions [PDF]
MicroorganismsGold recovery from refractory pyrite-arsenopyrite concentrates using stirred tank reactor biooxidation is widely applied worldwide. Therefore, studies to address the characteristic problem of this technology are urgent.
Aleksandr Bulaev +7 more
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Electrochemical and structural characterization of recombinant respiratory proteins of the acidophilic iron oxidizer Ferrovum sp. PN-J47-F6 suggests adaptations to the acidic pH at protein level [PDF]
Frontiers in MicrobiologyThe tendency of the periplasmic redox proteins in acidophiles to have more positive redox potentials (Em) than their homologous counterparts in neutrophiles suggests an adaptation to acidic pH at protein level, since thermodynamics of electron transfer ...
Sophie R. Ullrich +3 more
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Separations, 2023 Iron oxidase was proposed to be the initial electron acceptor from the ferrous ion in the iron oxidation of the Acidithiobacillus genus for metal bioextraction; however, its most fundamental property of direct ferrous oxidation kinetics remains ...
Yuandong Liu +12 more
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Separations, 2023 Rusticyanin plays a crucial role in ferrous oxidation of sulfide minerals during bioleaching for industrial metal extraction. Diverse isoforms of rusticyanin have been found, but until now, except for type-A rusticyanin, other isoforms or sources of ...
Yuandong Liu +11 more
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