Applications of bio char low cost and sustainable wastewater treatment technologies in gold processing: A review

M. M. Manyuchi, N. Sukdeo, W. Stinner

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Abstract

The mining industry generates a lot of wastewater from its processes. This wastewater must be treated economically and in a sustainable and economic manner for possible reuse. Technologies such as bio adsorption are being applied as low cost technology for gold wastewater processing. This paper reviews the potential to treat gold wastewater using bio adsorbents. The efficiency of the wastewater treatment is dependent on the quality of wastewater, the characteristics of the bio adsorbent used and the process conditions. Efficiencies as high as 70-99% have been reported when bio char was used a gold tailings wastewater treatment method.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2021 IEEE International Conference on Engineering, Technology and Innovation, ICE/ITMC 2021 - Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781665449632
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 21 Jun 2021
Event2021 IEEE International Conference on Engineering, Technology and Innovation, ICE/ITMC 2021 - Cardiff, United Kingdom
Duration: 21 Jun 202123 Jun 2021

Publication series

Name2021 IEEE International Conference on Engineering, Technology and Innovation, ICE/ITMC 2021 - Proceedings

Conference

Conference2021 IEEE International Conference on Engineering, Technology and Innovation, ICE/ITMC 2021
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityCardiff
Period21/06/2123/06/21

Keywords

  • Bio adsorbents
  • Bio char
  • Gold sector
  • Low cost technologies
  • Sustainability
  • Wastewater treatment

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Information Systems and Management
  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
  • Engineering (miscellaneous)
  • Control and Optimization
  • Management of Technology and Innovation
  • Strategy and Management

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