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Sustainable Urban Mining of Precious Metals

Sustainable Urban Mining of Precious Metals

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The rapid revolution in modern industry has led to a significant increase in waste at the end of the product lifecycle. This book provides a detailed review of extraction techniques for urban mining of precious metals, including gold, silver, and the platinum group. It highlights the merits and demerits of various extraction methods and explores the feasibility of hybrid extraction techniques. It also discusses the sustainability and environmental impact of every process. The book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in extractive metallurgy, hydrometallurgy, chemical engineering, chemistry, and environmental engineering.

Format: Hardback
Length: 242 pages
Publication date: 09 March 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


The rapid transformation of modern industry has resulted in a substantial rise in waste generation at the end of the product lifecycle. It is crucial to establish a closed-loop system, safeguard resources, and integrate into the circular economy. This comprehensive guide delves into various extraction techniques for urban mining of precious metals, including gold, silver, and the platinum group. It highlights the merits and drawbacks of different methods, offering potential improvements. The feasibility of hybrid extraction techniques is explored, along with the sustainability and environmental impact of each process.

Offers a comprehensive review of different techniques used in recycling technology for urban mining of precious metals

Describes the concept of urban mining and its correlation with the circular economy

Discusses the feasibility of precious metal extraction and the scope of urban mines, along with their potential

Explains the subject in the context of sustainability, while describing chemistry fundamentals and industrial practices

Provides technical flow sheets for urban mining of precious metals with a diverse range of lixiviant

This book is designed for graduate students and researchers in extractive metallurgy, hydrometallurgy, chemical engineering, chemistry, and environmental engineering.

Weight: 536g
Dimension: 159 x 243 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367517502

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