Copper recovery from tailings through bioleaching and further application of bioleached tailings residue: Comprehensive utilization of tailings

2021 ◽  
pp. 130129
Author(s):  
Wei Chen ◽  
Shenghua Yin ◽  
Genmao Zhou ◽  
Zhaokun Li ◽  
Qing Song
Keyword(s):  
Copper Recovery ◽  
Comprehensive Utilization

Copper Recovery from Sludge

1952 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 448-449
Author(s):  
Robert Rusher ◽  
George Blum
Keyword(s):  
Copper Recovery

scholarly journals Synthesis of KAlSiO4 by Hydrothermal Processing on Biotite Syenite and Dissolution Reaction Kinetics

Minerals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 36
Author(s):  
Jiangyan Yuan ◽  
Hongwen Ma ◽  
Zheng Luo ◽  
Xi Ma ◽  
Qian Guo
Keyword(s):  
Reaction Rate ◽  
Reaction Order ◽  
Dissolution Behavior ◽  
Precipitation Process ◽  
Hydrothermal Processing ◽  
Hydrothermal Conditions ◽  
Effective Utilization ◽  
Comprehensive Utilization ◽  
Dissolution Reaction ◽  
Significant Process

To make potassium from K-bearing rocks accessible to agriculture, processing on biotite syenite powder under mild alkaline hydrothermal conditions was carried out, in which two types of KAlSiO4 were obtained successfully. The dissolution-precipitation process of silicate rocks is a significant process in lithospheric evolution. Its effective utilization will be of importance for realizing the comprehensiveness of aluminosilicate minerals in nature. Two kinds of KAlSiO4 were precipitated in sequence during the dissolution process of biotite syenite. The crystal structures of two kinds of KAlSiO4 were compared by Rietveld structure refinements. The kinetics model derived from geochemical research was adopted to describe the dissolution behavior. The reaction order and apparent activation energy at the temperature range of 240–300 °C were 2.992 and 97.41 kJ/mol, respectively. The higher dissolution reaction rate of K-feldspar mainly relies on the alkaline solution, which gives rise to higher reaction order. During the dissolution-precipitation process of K-feldspar, two types of KAlSiO4 with different crystal structure were precipitated. This study provides novel green chemical routes for the comprehensive utilization of potassium-rich silicates.

scholarly journals Recovery of Zinc and Silver from Zinc Acid-Leaching Residues with Reduction of Their Environmental Impact Using a Novel Water Leaching-Flotation Process

Minerals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 586
Author(s):  
Yunpeng Du ◽  
Xiong Tong ◽  
Xian Xie ◽  
Wenjie Zhang ◽  
Hanxu Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hazardous Waste ◽  
Acid Leaching ◽  
Copper Recovery ◽  
Water Leaching ◽  
Flotation Process ◽  
Metal Levels ◽  
Valuable Metals ◽  
Leaching Experiments ◽  
Zinc Hydrometallurgy ◽  
Poor Stability

Zinc-leaching residue (ZLR) is a strongly acidic hazardous waste; it has poor stability, high heavy metal levels, and releases toxic elements into the environment. ZLR has potential as a valuable resource, because it contains elevated levels of zinc and silver. In this paper, the recovery of zinc (Zn) and silver (Ag) from ZLR wastes from zinc hydrometallurgy workshops using water leaching followed by flotation was studied. During water leaching experiments, the zinc and copper recovery rates were 38% and 61%, respectively. Thereafter, various flotation testing parameters were optimized and included grinding time, reagent dosages, pulp density, flotation time, and type of adjuster. Experimental results demonstrated this flotation method successfully recycled Ag and Zn. A froth product containing more than 9256.41 g/t Ag and 12.26% Zn was produced from the ZLR with approximately 80.32% Ag and 42.88% Zn recoveries. The toxicity characteristic leaching procedure (TCLP) results indicated the water-leaching flotation process not only recycled valuable metals such as zinc and silver in zinc-containing hazardous wastes but lowered the hazardous waste levels to those of general wastes and recycled wastes in an efficient, economical, and environmentally friendly way.

scholarly journals Effective Recovery Process of Copper from Waste Printed Circuit Boards Utilizing Recycling of Leachate

JOM ◽  
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joona Rajahalme ◽  
Siiri Perämäki ◽  
Roshan Budhathoki ◽  
Ari Väisänen
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Peroxide ◽  
Sulfuric Acid ◽  
Printed Circuit Boards ◽  
Sulfuric Acid Concentration ◽  
Recovery Process ◽  
Copper Recovery ◽  
Circuit Boards ◽  
Printed Circuit ◽  
Waste Printed Circuit Boards ◽  
Acid Consumption

AbstractThis study presents an optimized leaching and electrowinning process for the recovery of copper from waste printed circuit boards including studies of chemical consumption and recirculation of leachate. Optimization of leaching was performed using response surface methodology in diluted sulfuric acid and hydrogen peroxide media. Optimum leaching conditions for copper were found by using 3.6 mol L−1 sulfuric acid, 6 vol.% hydrogen peroxide, pulp density of 75 g L−1 with 186 min leaching time at 20°C resulting in complete leaching of copper followed by over 92% recovery and purity of 99.9% in the electrowinning. Study of chemical consumption showed total decomposition of hydrogen peroxide during leaching, while changes in sulfuric acid concentration were minor. During recirculation of the leachate with up to 5 cycles, copper recovery and product purity remained at high levels while acid consumption was reduced by 60%.

The Highly Selective Synthesis of 5-Methy Vanillin from the By-product in Vanilla Industry and The Scent Influence for Vanillin

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haifang Mao ◽  
Hongzhao Wang ◽  
Ting Tang ◽  
Shi Qixuan ◽  
Haiyan Yu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Selective Synthesis ◽  
Selective Method ◽  
Comprehensive Utilization

Aimed on comprehensive utilization of useless by-product, a highly selective method was proposed for 5-methyl vanillin (M-Vanillin) production by employing the o-Vanillin which is a useless by-product in vanillin industry...

scholarly journals Importance of Initial Interfacial Steps during Chalcopyrite Bioleaching by a Thermoacidophilic Archaeon

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. 1009
Author(s):  
Camila Safar ◽  
Camila Castro ◽  
Edgardo Donati
Keyword(s):  
High Temperatures ◽  
Laser Scanning ◽  
Laser Scanning Microscopy ◽  
Copper Recovery ◽  
Confocal Laser ◽  
Mineral Surface ◽  
Thermophilic Microorganisms ◽  
Valuable Metals ◽  
Refractory Mineral ◽  
Biofilm Development

Studies of thermophilic microorganisms have shown that they have a considerable biotechnological potential due to their optimum growth and metabolism at high temperatures. Thermophilic archaea have unique characteristics with important biotechnological applications; many of these species could be used in bioleaching processes to recover valuable metals from mineral ores. Particularly, bioleaching at high temperatures using thermoacidophilic microorganisms can greatly improve metal solubilization from refractory mineral species such as chalcopyrite (CuFeS2), one of the most abundant and widespread copper-bearing minerals. Interfacial processes such as early cell adhesion, biofilm development, and the formation of passive layers on the mineral surface play important roles in the initial steps of bioleaching processes. The present work focused on the investigation of different bioleaching conditions using the thermoacidophilic archaeon Acidianus copahuensis DSM 29038 to elucidate which steps are pivotal during the chalcopyrite bioleaching. Fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) and confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) were used to visualize the microorganism–mineral interaction. Results showed that up to 85% of copper recovery from chalcopyrite could be achieved using A. copahuensis. Improvements in these yields are intimately related to an early contact between cells and the mineral surface. On the other hand, surface coverage by inactivated cells as well as precipitates significantly reduced copper recoveries.

Assessment on Biogas Utilizations in Rural Areas in Urumqi, Xinjiang

2012 ◽  
Vol 512-515 ◽  
pp. 343-346
Author(s):  
Xiao Li Ma ◽  
I Shin Chang ◽  
Jing Wu
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Practical Experience ◽  
Biomass Energy ◽  
Development Mode ◽  
Ecological Benefits ◽  
Engineering Construction ◽  
Comprehensive Utilization ◽  
Existing Problems ◽  
Reliable Source

As the effective and efficient means of resources utilization, biomass energy has become a very valuable and reliable source of alternative energy in China, especially for remote areas and countryside. First, in order to facilitate the development of biogas applications and promote the economic, social and ecological benefits from comprehensive utilization of biogas in rural areas in Urumqi (Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, XUAR), the biogas potential was estimated, the biogas engineering construction and biogas comprehensive utilization were evaluated, and the existing problems of biogas development were analyzed, in this study. Second, countermeasures and recommendations were proposed in trying to resolved existing problems, based on international practical experience. And, according to local climatic situation and regional characteristics in Urumqi, ecological agriculture was proposed in this study as the development mode for the rural areas in Urumqi, based on the development of biogas technologies and international practical experience.

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