Iron Ores Bioprocessing

ISBN-13: 9783031104459 / Angielski / Miękka / 2023

Mingming Zhang

Opis

This book describes leading research in bioengineering for development of novel technologies for ferrous metal extraction. The author includes new developments in molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology, cell metabolism, and engineering principles and applies them to the conventional iron ore industry - proposing innovative solutions to various industry challenges. The book focuses on applied approaches and describes emerging and established industrial processes, as well as the underlying theory of the process, and the biology of the microorganisms involved.

• Elaborates on bioprocessing technologies applicable for extraction of ferrous metals using cross-pollination of microbiology and extractive metallurgy;
• Presents a systematic overview of bioprocessing technologies encompassing laboratory research, pilot scale studies, and industrial process flowsheet design;
• Provides comprehensive coverage of the engineering principles behind bioprocesses of iron ores including material and energy balances, transport processes, reactions and reactor engineering.

Spis treści

Bioprocessing technologies.- Microorganisms for Industrial Ferrous Metal Extraction.- Physical Chemical and Biological Processes in Iron Ore Bioprocessing.- Engineering Design and Process Requirements.- Economics of Bioprocessing Technologies.- Environmental considerations.- Laboratory Research and Techniques.- Feasibility and Pilot Scale Studies.- Outstanding Questions and Future Developments.

O autorze

Dr. Mingming Zhang has over 20 years’ experience in the mining and steelmaking industry. He joined Wood Mackenzie in 2021 and has served as technical expert and consults for iron ore, steel, other natural resources in the Metals and Mining industries worldwide.