
Biohydrometallurgy of Rare Earth Ores
- 1st Edition - May 1, 2026
- Latest edition
- Authors: Hongbo Zhao, Li Shen, Xiaoyu Meng, Guanzhou Qiu
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 4 4 1 5 1 - 6
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 4 4 1 5 2 - 3
Biohydrometallurgy of Rare Earth Ores offers an in-depth exploration of innovative bioleaching techniques for the extraction of rare earth elements, critical for various high-t… Read more
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- Presents advanced biomining and biohydrometallurgy techniques that utilize microorganisms and their metabolites for the clean extraction of rare earth elements, offering eco-friendly alternatives to conventional chemical leaching methods
- Examines the challenges associated with extracting rare earth elements from low-grade ores, providing insights into efficient and sustainable practices that can mitigate environmental risks while maximizing resource recovery
- Compiles and analyses extensive research findings and practical applications related to ion-adsorption type rare earth ores
2. (Bio)leaching of rare earth ore by coordination chemistry
3. Bioleaching of rare earth ores by common microorganisms
4. Bioleaching of rare earth ores by native and improved microorganisms
5. Comparative chemical and bioleaching of rare earth ores
6. Bioleaching of rare earth ores by different biological approaches
7. Non-contact Bioleaching of rare earth ores by key metabolites
8. Utilizations of microbial cells after separations of metabolites
9. Bioleaching of rare earth ores with metabolites produced by solid wastes
10. REEs recovery from bioleaching solution through inorganic precipitation
11. REEs recovery from bioleaching solution through organic precipitation
12. REEs recovery from bioleaching solution through autoprecipitation
13. REEs recovery from solution through biosorption
14. REEs enrichment and preparation of high-purity Material by biotechnology
15. Environmental assessment on bioleaching of rare earth ores
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: May 1, 2026
- Language: English
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Hongbo Zhao
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Li Shen
Prof. Li Shen obtained her BSc, MSc and PhD degrees from Central South University in Changsha, China. She commenced her PhD studies, instructed by Professor Guanzhou Qiu and obtained her doctoral degree in Bioengineering in 2011. From 2006.01 to 2007.09, she worked at Central South University as a teaching assistant. From 2007.09 to 2012.09, she worked at Central South University as a lecturer. From 2012.09 to 2022.09, she worked at Central South University as an associate professor. Since 2022.09, she has been working at Central South University as full professor. Her researches mainly focus on rare earth bio-metallurgy, bioremediation of heavy metal pollution. Prof. Shen has more than 90 publications and 25 authorized patents, she has presided over 10 key research projects. In addition, Prof. Shen has won more than 10 awards in the education and teaching reform and curriculum ideological and political construction.
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Xiaoyu Meng
Dr. Xiaoyu Meng obtained his MSc and PhD degrees from Central South University in Changsha, China. Dr. Meng obtained his doctoral degree in Minerals Processing Engineering in 2024. Since 2024.08, he worked at Central South University as assistant Professor. His researches mainly focus on (bio)hydrometallurgy of rare earth resources.
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