Elemental sustainability: Towards the total recovery of scarce metals

Some modern so-called low carbon technologies are actually broadening concerns over future elemental sustainability for a wide range of elements. In order to address the rapid dispersion of metals, such as indium and silver, we need to be more innovative in recovery technologies that essentially tur...

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Published in:Chemical engineering and processing 2012, Vol.51, p.69-78
Main Authors: Dodson, J.R., Hunt, A.J., Parker, H.L., Yang, Y., Clark, J.H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bioleaching
Biosorption
Green chemistry
Metal recovery
Sustainability
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Summary:Some modern so-called low carbon technologies are actually broadening concerns over future elemental sustainability for a wide range of elements. In order to address the rapid dispersion of metals, such as indium and silver, we need to be more innovative in recovery technologies that essentially turn a waste into a resource. A multi-disciplinary blend of chemistry, extractive metallurgy, engineering and biotechnology is required to realise this ambition.
ISSN:0255-2701
1873-3204
DOI:10.1016/j.cep.2011.09.008