Biomining uses microorganisms to recover metals, in particular copper and gold, from ores and concentrates. This book takes a strong applied approach to the study of biomining. It describes emerging and established industrial processes, as well as the underlying theory of the process, along with the biology of the microorganisms involved. Chapters have been contributed by experts from leading biomining companies, consultants and internationally recognized researchers and academics.
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Biomining uses microorganisms to recover metals, in particular copper and gold, from ores and concentrates. This book takes a strong applied approach to the study of biomining. It describes emerging and established industrial processes, as well as the underlying theory of the process, along with the biology of the microorganisms involved. Chapters have been contributed by experts from leading biomining companies, consultants and internationally recognized researchers and academics.
Imprint | Springer-Verlag |
Country of origin | Germany |
Release date | October 2010 |
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First published | 2007 |
Editors | Douglas E Rawlings, D. Barrie Johnson |
Dimensions | 235 x 155 x 19mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 314 |
Edition | Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2007 |
ISBN-13 | 978-3-642-07115-7 |
Barcode | 9783642071157 |
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LSN | 3-642-07115-5 |