Element Recovery and Sustainability
Increased consumption of electronic equipment has brought with it a greater demand for rare earth elements and metals. Adding to this is the growth in low carbon technologies such as hybrid fuel vehicles. It is predicted that the global supply of rare earth elements could soon be exhausted.
A sustainable approach to the use and recovery of rare earth elements is needed, and this book addresses the political, economic and research agendas concerning them. The problem is discussed thoroughly and a multi-disciplinary team of authors from the chemistry, engineering and biotechnology sectors presents a range of solutions, from traditional metallurgical methods to innovations in biotechnology. Case studies add value to the theory presented, and indirect targets for recovery, such as municipal waste and combustion ash are considered.
This book will be essential reading for researchers in academia and industry tackling sustainable element recovery, as well as postgraduate students in chemistry, engineering and biotechnology. Environmental scientists and policy makers will also benefit from reading about potential benefits of recovery from waste streams.
Element Recovery and Sustainability, The Royal Society of Chemistry, 2013.
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CHAPTER 1: Elemental Sustainability and the Importance of Scarce Element Recoveryp1-28ByAndrew J. Hunt;Andrew J. HuntGreen Chemistry Centre of Excellence, Department of ChemistryThe University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DDUK[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:Thomas J. Farmer;Thomas J. FarmerGreen Chemistry Centre of Excellence, Department of ChemistryThe University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DDUK[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:James H. ClarkJames H. ClarkGreen Chemistry Centre of Excellence, Department of ChemistryThe University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DDUK[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:
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CHAPTER 2: Integration of Traditional Methods for Elemental Recovery in a Zero‐waste Recycling Flow Sheetp29-58ByXuan Wang;Xuan WangDepartment of Metallurgy and Materials EngineeringKU Leuven, Kasteelpark Arenberg 44, 3001 LeuvenBelgiumSearch for other works by this author on:Bart BlanpainBart BlanpainDepartment of Metallurgy and Materials EngineeringKU Leuven, Kasteelpark Arenberg 44, 3001 LeuvenBelgiumSearch for other works by this author on:
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CHAPTER 3: Ionometallurgy: Processing of Metals using Ionic Liquidsp59-79ByGero FrischGero FrischSearch for other works by this author on:
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CHAPTER 4: Biosorption of Elementsp80-113ByPei Pei Gan;Pei Pei GanDepartment of ChemistryNational University of Singapore3 Science Drive 3, SingaporeRepublic of Singapore 117543[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:Sam Fong Yau LiSam Fong Yau LiDepartment of ChemistryNational University of Singapore3 Science Drive 3, SingaporeRepublic of Singapore 117543[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:
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CHAPTER 5: Hyperaccumulation by Plantsp114-139ByChristopher W. N. AndersonChristopher W. N. AndersonSoil and Earth Sciences Group, Institute of Agriculture and EnvironmentMassey University, Palmerston NorthNew Zealand[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:
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CHAPTER 6: F‐block Elements Recoveryp140-184ByMadeleine H. Langford PadenMadeleine H. Langford PadenSearch for other works by this author on:
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CHAPTER 7: Anthropospheric Losses of Platinum Group Elementsp185-206ByN. T. NassarN. T. NassarCenter for Industrial EcologySchool of Forestry and Environmental Studies, Yale University, 195 Prospect Street, New Haven, Connecticut 06511USA[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:
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CHAPTER 8: WEEE Waste Recoveryp207-219ByAvtar S. MatharuAvtar S. MatharuGreen Chemistry Centre of Excellence, Department of ChemistryThe University of YorkHeslington, York, YO10 5DDUK[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:
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CHAPTER 9: Mining Municipal Waste: Prospective for Elemental Recoveryp220-257ByJ. Dodson;J. DodsonInstitute of Chemistry, Federal University of Rio de JaneiroCidade UniversitáriaRio de Janeiro, 21941‐909, BrasilSearch for other works by this author on:H. L. ParkerH. L. ParkerGreen Chemistry Centre of ExcellenceDepartment of Chemistry, University of York, York, YO10 5DDUnited Kindom[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:
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