by Elvis Fosso-Kankeu, Martin Mkandawire, Bhekie B. Mamba
Nanotechnology
has revolutionized processes in many industries but its application in
the mining industry has not been widely discussed. This unique book
provides an overview of the successful implementation of nanotechnology
in some of the key environmental and beneficiation mining processes.
This
book explores extensively the potential of nanotechnology to
revolutionize the mining industry which has been relying for a very long
on processes with limited efficiencies. The nine specialized chapters
focus on applying nanoflotation to improve mineral processing, effective
extraction of metals from leachates or pregnant solutions using
nanoscale supramolecular hosts, and development of nano-adsorbents or
nano-based strategies for the remediation or valorization of AMD.
The
application of nanotechnology in mining has so far received little
attention from the industry and researchers and this groundbreaking book
features critical issues so far under-reported in the literature:
Application of nanotechnology in mineral processing for the enhancement of froth flotation
Development of smart nanomaterials and application for the treatment of acid mine drainage
Recovery of values from pregnant solutions using nanoadsorbents
Valorization of AMD through formation of multipurpose nanoproducts.
Audience
Industrial
interest will be from mining plant operators, environmental managers,
water treatment plants managers, and operators. Researchers in
nanotechnology, environmental science, mining, and metallurgy
engineering will find the book valuable, as will government entities
such as regulatory bodies officers and environmentalists.