Biotechnology of Metals

Erscheinungsjahr 2018
ISBN: 978-0-12-804022-5
Verlag: Elsevier Science & Technology

Buch, Englisch, 502 Seiten, Format (B × H): 241 mm x 197 mm, Gewicht: 1212 g

Biotechnology of Metals: Principles, Recovery Methods and Environmental Concerns deals with all aspects of metal biotechnology in different areas, such as biogenesis, biomaterials, biomimetic strategies, biohydrometallurgy, mineral biobeneficiation, electrobioleaching, microbial corrosion, human implants, concrete biocorrosion, microbiology of environment pollution, and bioremediation. As the technology of this interdisciplinary science has diversified over the last five years, this book provides a valuable source for scientists and students in a number of disciplines, including geology, chemistry, metallurgy, microbiology, chemical engineering, environment, civil engineering, and biomedical engineering.

Zielgruppe

<p>The book can be used as source book, text book for teaching, research, reference and for industrial consultation.</p> <p>a) Teaching text book for undergraduate and graduate students in the fields of geology, microbiology, mining, metallurgy, chemical engineering and environmental sciences.</p> <p>b) Reference book for students, researchers, practicing engineers, mining and metallurgy personal.</p> <p>c) Target industry sectors-mining & metallurgy, Mechanical & chemical engineering, Environment and biotechnology. Oil & gas exploration and processing, Thermal and nuclear power, Mechanical & machining, Aviation, paper and pulp processing, chemical processes, etc.</p> <p>THE MAIN PRIMARY AUDIENCE FOR THIS BOOK WOULD BE METALLURGICAL ENGINEERS, HYDROMETALLURGISTS, MINERAL ENGINEERS, CHEMICAL ENGINEERS, GEOCHEMISTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTISTS (ENGINEERS). The contents of this authored text book are most relevant to the above group of primary audience.</p>

Autoren/Hrsg.

Natarajan, K. A.

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Metallurgie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction to scope and statics of biotechnology relevant to minerals and metals2. Biotechnology3. Biogenesis of minerals and metals4. History and Methods in Biohydrometallurgy5. Microbial adhesion to metals and minerals6. Dump, bioheap leaching and solution mining (In-sit leach)7. Biohydrometallurgy of Zinc and Nickel8. Bioreactor leaching9. Status and developments in bioleaching of metal concentrates10. Bioprocessing of polymetallic ores and ocean manganese nodules11. Reductive dissolution in bioprocessing12. Bioprocessing of secondary minerals and industrial wastes13. Electrochemical concepts in biohydrometallurgy14. Biomineral beneficiation15. Biofouling, biodeterioration and microbial corrosion of metals and alloys16. Microbial aspects of environmental pollution and control17. Experimental and Research techniques in metals biotechnology18. References

Über Autor(innen)

Natarajan, K. A.
Dr. K.A. Natarajan is presently NASI Senior Scientist- Platinum Jubilee Fellow and Emeritus Professor at the Department of Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India. He did his M.S. and Ph.D degrees specializing in Mineral beneficiation and Hydrometallurgy from the University of Minnesota, USA. The Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore conferred on him the degree of Doctor of Science in 1992 for his pioneering research contributions in Minerals bioprocessing. He is a Fellow of several academies such as the Indian Academy of Sciences, Indian National Academy of Engineering, and the National Academy of Sciences. He has received several medals and awards such as the National Metallurgist Award by the Ministry of Mines, Govt. of India, National Mineral award by the Ministry of Mines. Govt. of India, Alumni Award of Excellence in Engineering Research by the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Kamani Gold medal of the Indian Institute of Metals and the Hindustan Zinc Gold Medal. He has also been honored with the presentation of Biotech Product and Process Development & Commercialization Award 2003, Dept. of Biotechnology, Govt. of India. He is on the Editorial board of several international journals in the area of mineral processing. His areas of research include mineral processing, hydrometallurgy, minerals bioprocessing, corrosion engineering and environmental control. He has published over 300 research papers in leading international journals in the above areas. He was the Chairman of the Department of Metallurgy, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore from 1999 to 2004.