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Bioelectrochemical system for the biooxidation of a chalcopyrite concentrate by acidophilic bacteria coupled to energy current generation and cathodic copper recovery
José S. Fernández-Reyes, J. Viridiana García-Meza
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80% confidenceA bioelectrochemical system was developed to biooxidize chalcopyrite concentrate using acidophilic bacteria, generating energy and recovering copper.
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Abstract
Key findings
- The system successfully biooxidized chalcopyrite concentrate, releasing copper ions and generating electricity.
- The bioelectrochemical system showed improved copper recovery and energy generation compared to traditional methods.
- The use of acidophilic bacteria in the bioelectrochemical system was found to be efficient and sustainable.
Keywords
BioleachingChalcopyriteAcidithiobacillus thiooxidansSulfurOxidizing agentMicrobial fuel cell
Identifiers
- Journal
- Biotechnology Letters
- Year
- 2018