Noun
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bioleaching (uncountable)
The dissolution of metals from their ores by the use of microorganisms such as bacteria
Bioleaching of non-sulfidic ores by layering of waste sulfides and elemental sulfur, colonized by Acidithiobacillus spp., has been accomplished, which provides a strategy for accelerated leaching of materials that do not contain sulfide minerals. Source: Internet
Bioleaching of non-sulfidic ores such as pitchblende also uses ferric iron as an oxidant (e. Source: Internet
At the current time, it is more economical to smelt copper ore rather than to use bioleaching, since the concentration of copper in its ore is in general quite high. Source: Internet
For these reasons, a setup of bioleaching must be carefully planned, since the process can lead to a biosafety failure. Source: Internet
Bioleaching with fungi Several species of fungi can be used for bioleaching. Source: Internet