Biohydrometallurgy of Rare Earth Ores

Hongbo Zhao, Li Shen, Xiaoyu Meng, Guanzhou Qiu

• Publisher: Elsevier
• Year: 2026
• eBook ISBN:
  9780443441523
• Topic: Physical Sciences
• Subtopic: Natural Resource Extraction Industry

Biohydrometallurgy of Rare Earth Ores offers an in-depth exploration of innovative bioleaching techniques for the extraction of rare earth elements that is critical for various high-tech applications. The book begins with foundational concepts in bioleaching, explaining how microorganisms and their metabolites can facilitate the extraction of REEs from ores. Further sections examine different biological approaches, including the use of native and genetically improved microorganisms, and highlight the role of coordination chemistry in enhancing leaching processes. The text also delves into comparative analyses of chemical versus bioleaching methods, emphasizing the advantages of biological techniques in terms of efficiency and environmental sustainability.Additionally, the book addresses the environmental impacts of bioleaching practices, providing a holistic view of the sustainability of these methods while also detailing the recovery processes of REEs from bioleaching solutions and exploring various methods such as inorganic and organic precipitation, biosorption, and the utilization of waste-derived metabolites. It will serve as a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and industry professionals interested in the sustainable extraction of rare earth elements. - Presents advanced biomining and biohydrometallurgy techniques that utilize microorganisms and their metabolites for the clean extraction of rare earth elements - Offers eco-friendly alternatives to conventional chemical leaching methods - Examines the challenges associated with extracting rare earth elements from low-grade ores - Provides insights into efficient and sustainable practices that can mitigate environmental risks while maximizing resource recovery - Compiles and analyzes extensive research findings and practical applications related to ion-adsorption type rare earth ores

Table of contents

• Title of Book
• Chapter 1 Fundamentals on bioleaching of rare earth elements
• Chapter 2 Characteristics of primary rare earth element resources
• Chapter 3 Bioleaching of rare earth ores by typical microorganisms
• Chapter 4 (Bio)leaching of rare earth ores by coordination chemistry
• Chapter 5 Bioleaching of rare earth ores by different biological approaches
• Chapter 6 Noncontact bioleaching of rare earth ores by key metabolites
• Chapter 7 Bioleaching of rare earth ores with metabolites produced by solid wastes
• Chapter 8 Utilizations of microbial cells after separations of metabolites
• Chapter 9 Rare earth element recovery from bioleaching solution through inorganic precipitation
• Chapter 10 Rare earth element recovery from bioleaching solution through autoprecipitation and organic precipitation
• Chapter 11 Rare earth element recovery from solution through biosorption
• Chapter 12 Rare earth element enrichment and preparation of high-purity material by biotechnology
• Chapter 13 Environmental assessment on biohydrometallurgy of rare earth ores
• Index