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Manesh MJH, Willard DJ, Lewis AM, Kelly RM. Extremely thermoacidophilic archaea for metal bioleaching: What do their genomes tell Us? BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2024; 391:129988. [PMID: 37949149 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2023.129988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2023] [Revised: 11/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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Elevated temperatures favor bioleaching processes through faster kinetics, more favorable mineral chemistry, lower cooling requirements, and less surface passivation. Extremely thermoacidophilic archaea from the order Sulfolobales exhibit novel mechanisms for bioleaching metals from ores and have great potential. Genome sequences of many extreme thermoacidophiles are now available and provide new insights into their biochemistry, metabolism, physiology and ecology as these relate to metal mobilization from ores. Although there are some molecular genetic tools available for extreme thermoacidophiles, further development of these is sorely needed to advance the study and application of these archaea for bioleaching applications. The evolving landscape for bioleaching technologies at high temperatures merits a closer look through a genomic lens at what is currently possible and what lies ahead in terms of new developments and emerging opportunities. The need for critical metals and the diminishing primary deposits for copper should provide incentives for high temperature bioleaching.
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- Mohamad J H Manesh
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7905, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7905, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7905, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7905, USA.
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Zhou S, Liao X, Li S, Fang X, Guan Z, Ye M, Sun S. A designed moderately thermophilic consortia with a better performance for leaching high grade fine lead-zinc sulfide ore. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2022; 303:114192. [PMID: 34861501 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.114192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2021] [Revised: 11/22/2021] [Accepted: 11/25/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Unwieldy fine sulfide ores are produced during mining; without being appropriately disposed of, they can cause environmental pollution and waste resources. This study investigated the leaching performance of a moderately thermophilic consortia (Leptospirillum ferriphilum + Acidithiobacillus caldus + Sulfobacillus benefaciens) for fine lead-zinc sulfide raw ore. The results showed this microbial community created a low pH, high ORP, and high cell concentration environment for mineral leaching, improving bioleaching efficiency. Under the action of this consortia, the zinc leaching rate reached 96.44 in 8 days, and reached 100% after 12 days. EPS analysis indicated that the consortia could mediate the secretion of more polysaccharides to ensure leaching efficiency. EPS levels and amino acids were the main factors affecting bioleaching. An analysis of mineral surface characteristics showed the consortia effectively leached pyrite and sphalerite from the fine sulfide ore, and prevented the mineral surface forming the jarosite that could hinder bioleaching. This study found that bioleaching reduced the potential environmental toxicity of the minerals, providing an important reference for guiding the bioleaching of unwieldy fine sulfide raw ore.
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- Siyu Zhou
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory Environmental Catalysis and Pollution Control, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Health Risk Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Institute of Environmental Health and Pollution Control, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory Environmental Catalysis and Pollution Control, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Health Risk Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Institute of Environmental Health and Pollution Control, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory Environmental Catalysis and Pollution Control, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Health Risk Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Institute of Environmental Health and Pollution Control, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory Environmental Catalysis and Pollution Control, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Health Risk Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Institute of Environmental Health and Pollution Control, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory Environmental Catalysis and Pollution Control, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Health Risk Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Institute of Environmental Health and Pollution Control, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, 510225, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory Environmental Catalysis and Pollution Control, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Health Risk Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Institute of Environmental Health and Pollution Control, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China; Guangdong Polytechnic of Environmental Protection Engineering, Foshan, 528216, China.
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Influence of NaCl concentration on microbiologically influenced corrosion of carbon steel by halophilic archaeon Natronorubrum tibetense. Bioelectrochemistry 2021; 140:107746. [PMID: 33578300 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioelechem.2021.107746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2020] [Revised: 01/03/2021] [Accepted: 01/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The influence of NaCl concentration on microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) of Q235 carbon steel by the halophilic archaeon Natronorubrum tibetense was investigated by immersion tests and electrochemical measurements. An increase in NaCl concentration from 0 g/mL to 0.1 g/mL promoted the anodic dissolution of carbon steel and accelerated its corrosion, but MIC did not occur. A further increase in NaCl concentration to 0.2 g/mL led to MIC in inoculated medium, and the occurrence of the MIC resulted in further aggravation of carbon steel corrosion. Once the NaCl concentration reached 0.3 g/mL, the high concentration of chloride ions greatly interfered with the adsorption of dissolved oxygen and the attachment of N. tibetense cells to the surface of carbon steel, thus reducing the corrosion rate of carbon steel and inhibiting the MIC.
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Qian H, Liu S, Wang P, Huang Y, Lou Y, Huang L, Jiang C, Zhang D. Investigation of microbiologically influenced corrosion of 304 stainless steel by aerobic thermoacidophilic archaeon Metallosphaera cuprina. Bioelectrochemistry 2020; 136:107635. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bioelechem.2020.107635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2020] [Revised: 08/14/2020] [Accepted: 08/14/2020] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Xia J, Liu H, Nie Z, Fan X, Zhang D, Zheng X, Liu L, Pan X, Zhou Y. Taking insights into phenomics of microbe-mineral interaction in bioleaching and acid mine drainage: Concepts and methodology. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2020; 729:139005. [PMID: 32361456 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.139005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2020] [Revised: 04/24/2020] [Accepted: 04/24/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Phenomics is originally a biological concept. In the most recent years, the studies of plant and human phenomics have started, and show a strong momentum and trend of development. In this paper, based on the related research on bioleaching/acid mine drainage (AMD), we put forward the relevant concepts and methodology of phenomics of microbe-mineral interaction (MMI) in bioleaching/AMD environments. It refers to the systematic study on phenotypes of MMI on both levels of microbiome and mineralome under various environmental conditions, by which it gives the relationship between microbial/mineral genome and phenome of MMI responding to the varying environmental conditions. The pertinent methodology is of mainly (meta)-omics, synchrotron radiation-based techniques and supercomputing-based density function theory (DFT) calculation.
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- Jinlan Xia
- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China; Key Laboratory of Biometallurgy of Ministry of Education of China, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.
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- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China; Key Laboratory of Biometallurgy of Ministry of Education of China, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China; Key Laboratory of Biometallurgy of Ministry of Education of China, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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Zhang R, Neu TR, Blanchard V, Vera M, Sand W. Biofilm dynamics and EPS production of a thermoacidophilic bioleaching archaeon. N Biotechnol 2019; 51:21-30. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nbt.2019.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2018] [Revised: 02/07/2019] [Accepted: 02/07/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Castro C, Urbieta MS, Plaza Cazón J, Donati ER. Metal biorecovery and bioremediation: Whether or not thermophilic are better than mesophilic microorganisms. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2019; 279:317-326. [PMID: 30755320 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2019.02.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2018] [Revised: 02/03/2019] [Accepted: 02/04/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Metal mobilization and immobilization catalyzed by microbial action are key processes in environmental biotechnology. Metal mobilization from ores, mining wastes, or solid residues can be used for recovering metals and/or remediating polluted environments; furthermore, immobilization reduces the migration of metals; cleans up effluents plus ground- and surface water; and, moreover, can help to concentrate and recover metals. Usually these processes provide certain advantages over traditional technologies such as more efficient economical and environmentally sustainable results. Since elevated temperatures typically increase chemical kinetics, it could be expected that bioprocesses should also be enhanced by replacing mesophiles with thermophiles or hyperthermophiles. Nevertheless, other issues like process stability, flexibility, and thermophile-versus-mesophile resistance to acidity and/or metal toxicity should be carefully considered. This review critically analyzes and compares thermophilic and mesophilic microbial performances in recent and selected representative examples of metal bioremediation and biorecovery.
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- C Castro
- CINDEFI (CONICET-CCT LA PLATA UNLP), Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Calles 47 y 115, (1900), La Plata, Argentina
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- CINDEFI (CONICET-CCT LA PLATA UNLP), Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Calles 47 y 115, (1900), La Plata, Argentina.
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- CINDEFI (CONICET-CCT LA PLATA UNLP), Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Calles 47 y 115, (1900), La Plata, Argentina
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- CINDEFI (CONICET-CCT LA PLATA UNLP), Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Calles 47 y 115, (1900), La Plata, Argentina
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Qian H, Ju P, Zhang D, Ma L, Hu Y, Li Z, Huang L, Lou Y, Du C. Effect of Dissolved Oxygen Concentration on the Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion of Q235 Carbon Steel by Halophilic Archaeon Natronorubrum tibetense. Front Microbiol 2019; 10:844. [PMID: 31073296 PMCID: PMC6495067 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2019.00844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2019] [Accepted: 04/02/2019] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The influence of dissolved oxygen concentration (DOC) on the microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) of Q235 carbon steel in the culture medium of halophilic archaeon Natronorubrum tibetense was investigated. The increase of DOC from 0.0 to 3.0 ppm was found to strengthen the oxygen concentration cell by promoting cathodic reaction. Meanwhile, the increased DOC also promoted archaeal cell growth, which could consume more metallic iron as energy source and aggravated the localized corrosion. When the DOC further increased to 5.0 ppm, the uniform corrosion was dominant as the biofilms became uniformly presented on the steel surface. Combined with the stronger inhibition effect of oxygen diffusion by the increased biofilm coverage, the MIC of carbon steel in the 5.0 ppm medium was weaker than that in the 3.0 ppm medium. From weight loss and electrochemical tests, the results all demonstrated that the carbon steel in the 3.0 ppm medium had the largest corrosion rate.
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- Hongchang Qian
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, Institute for Advanced Materials and Technology, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, China
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- Shanghai Aerospace Equipment Manufacturer, Shanghai, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, Institute for Advanced Materials and Technology, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, Institute for Advanced Materials and Technology, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, Institute for Advanced Materials and Technology, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, Institute for Advanced Materials and Technology, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, Institute for Advanced Materials and Technology, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, Institute for Advanced Materials and Technology, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, Institute for Advanced Materials and Technology, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, China
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A scaled-up continuous process for biooxidation as pre-treatment of refractory pyrite-arsenopyrite gold-bearing concentrates. Biochem Eng J 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bej.2017.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Differential fluoride tolerance between sulfur- and ferrous iron-grown Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans and its mechanism analysis. Biochem Eng J 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bej.2016.12.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Panda S, Akcil A, Pradhan N, Deveci H. Current scenario of chalcopyrite bioleaching: a review on the recent advances to its heap-leach technology. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2015; 196:694-706. [PMID: 26318845 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2015.08.064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2015] [Revised: 08/10/2015] [Accepted: 08/11/2015] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Chalcopyrite is the primary copper mineral used for production of copper metal. Today, as a result of rapid industrialization, there has been enormous demand to profitably process the low grade chalcopyrite and "dirty" concentrates through bioleaching. In the current scenario, heap bioleaching is the most advanced and preferred eco-friendly technology for processing of low grade, uneconomic/difficult-to-enrich ores for copper extraction. This paper reviews the current status of chalcopyrite bioleaching. Advanced information with the attempts made for understanding the diversity of bioleaching microorganisms; role of OMICs based research for future applications to industrial sectors and chemical/microbial aspects of chalcopyrite bioleaching is discussed. Additionally, the current progress made to overcome the problems of passivation as seen in chalcopyrite bioleaching systems have been conversed. Furthermore, advances in the designing of heap bioleaching plant along with microbial and environmental factors of importance have been reviewed with conclusions into the future prospects of chalcopyrite bioleaching.
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- Sandeep Panda
- Department of Bioresources Engineering, CSIR-Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (IMMT), Bhubaneswar 751013, Odisha, India
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- Mineral-Metal Recovery and Recycling Research Group, Mineral Processing Division, Department of Mining Engineering, Suleyman Demirel University, TR32260 Isparta, Turkey.
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- Department of Bioresources Engineering, CSIR-Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (IMMT), Bhubaneswar 751013, Odisha, India
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- Hydromet B&PM Group, Mineral & Coal Process. Div., Dept. of Mining Eng., Karadeniz Technical University, TR61080 Trabzon, Turkey
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Li S, Zhong H, Hu Y, Zhao J, He Z, Gu G. Bioleaching of a low-grade nickel-copper sulfide by mixture of four thermophiles. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2014; 153:300-306. [PMID: 24374030 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2013.12.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2013] [Revised: 12/02/2013] [Accepted: 12/04/2013] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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This study investigated thermophilic bioleaching of a low grade nickel-copper sulfide using mixture of four acidophilic thermophiles. Effects of 0.2g/L l-cysteine on the bioleaching process were further evaluated. It aimed at offering new alternatives for enhancing metal recoveries from nickel-copper sulfide. Results showed a recovery of 80.4% nickel and 68.2% copper in 16-day bioleaching without l-cysteine; while 83.7% nickel and 81.4% copper were recovered in the presence of l-cysteine. Moreover, nickel recovery was always higher than copper recovery. l-Cysteine was found contributing to lower pH value, faster microbial growth, higher Oxidation-Reduction Potential (ORP), higher zeta potential and absorbing on the sulfide surfaces through amino, carboxyl and sulfhydryl groups. X-ray Diffraction (XRD) patterns of leached residues showed generation of S, jarosite and ammoniojarosite. Denaturing Gradient Gel Electrophoresis (DGGE) results revealed that l-cysteine could have variant impacts on different microorganisms and changed the microbial community composition dramatically during nickel-copper sulfide bioleaching.
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- Shuzhen Li
- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China; Key Laboratory of Biohydrometallurgy, Ministry of Education, Changsha, Hunan 410083, China
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- School of Life Science, Central South University, Changsha 410012, China
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- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China; Key Laboratory of Biohydrometallurgy, Ministry of Education, Changsha, Hunan 410083, China
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- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.
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- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China; Key Laboratory of Biohydrometallurgy, Ministry of Education, Changsha, Hunan 410083, China
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Comparative study of sulfur utilization and speciation transformation of two elemental sulfur species by thermoacidophilic Archaea Acidianus manzaensis YN-25. Process Biochem 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.procbio.2013.09.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Chen B, Wu B, Liu X, Wen J. Comparison of microbial diversity during column bioleaching of chalcopyrite at different temperatures. J Basic Microbiol 2013; 54:491-9. [PMID: 23832814 DOI: 10.1002/jobm.201300092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2013] [Accepted: 06/08/2013] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Bowei Chen
- National Engineering Laboratory of Biohydrometallurgy; General Research Institute for Nonferrous Metals; Beijing China
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- National Engineering Laboratory of Biohydrometallurgy; General Research Institute for Nonferrous Metals; Beijing China
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- National Engineering Laboratory of Biohydrometallurgy; General Research Institute for Nonferrous Metals; Beijing China
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- National Engineering Laboratory of Biohydrometallurgy; General Research Institute for Nonferrous Metals; Beijing China
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