In situ detection of Cu2+, Fe3+ and Fe2+ ions at the microbe-mineral interface during bioleaching of chalcopyrite by moderate thermophiles
Weimin Zeng, Zhiru Liu, Charles Amanze, Jinju Cheng, Wanqing Liao, Xueling Wu, Guanzhou Qiu, Qiankun Wang, Zengling Wu, Laichang Zou, Li Shen
Topics & Concepts
BioleachingChalcopyriteMineralChemistryDissolutionMetalJarositeMetal ions in aqueous solutionExtracellular polymeric substanceBiofilmChemical engineeringMetallurgyInorganic chemistryMaterials scienceCopperBacteriaGeologyPhysical chemistryEngineeringPaleontologyOrganic chemistryMetal Extraction and BioleachingExtraction and Separation ProcessesMinerals Flotation and Separation Techniques