Environmental Technologies to Treat Platinum Group Element Pollution: Principles and Engineering by Piet N. L. Lens, Mohanakrishnan Logan ISBN 9781789065084, 9781789065091, 9781789065077, 1789065089, 1789065097, 1789065070 instant download

Environmental Technologies to Treat Platinum Group Element Pollution: Principles and Engineering by Piet N. L. Lens, Mohanakrishnan Logan ISBN 9781789065084, 9781789065091, 9781789065077, 1789065089, 1789065097, 1789065070 instant download

The unique properties of Platinum Group Elements (PGE) combine resilience and high catalytic activity, which make them indispensable across a range of industries, from automotive to electronics, from jewellery to biomedical implants, and beyond. This book provides comprehensive insights on existing technologies and up-to-date advances in the abatement of pollution by PGE and sustainable practices for efficient extraction and recovery of PGE from secondary sources. 
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Highlights include: 
· Sources, occurrence, and wide application range of PGE, showcasing their critical role in modern society and industry. 
· State-of-the-art analytical methodologies for PGE, including sample pretreatment, advancements in chromatographic separation and innovations in mass spectrometry. 
· Process fundamentals of PGE biorecovery, including microbial biosorption and bioreduction as well as PGE metabolism in (hyperaccumulator) plants enabling phytoremediation and phytomining. 
· Advanced ways for PGE valorisation by extraction using green solvents followed by purification using novel adsorption, ion exchange and membrane processes. 
· Critical insights on the status and major challenges of mechanical, pyrometallurgical, hydrometallurgical, and biometallurgical technologies to achieve a high overall PGE recovery.