GB2375545B - Method and bioreactor for enzymatic metal cation reduction in solution - Google Patents

Method and bioreactor for enzymatic metal cation reduction in solution

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Publication number
GB2375545B
GB2375545B GB0218623A GB0218623A GB2375545B GB 2375545 B GB2375545 B GB 2375545B GB 0218623 A GB0218623 A GB 0218623A GB 0218623 A GB0218623 A GB 0218623A GB 2375545 B GB2375545 B GB 2375545B
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Prior art keywords
bioreactor
solution
metal cation
enzymatic metal
cation reduction
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GB0218623A
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GB2375545A (en
Inventor
Ivor Rex Harris
Lynne Elaine Macaskie
John Peter George Farr
Ping Yong
Neil Anthony Rowson
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University of Birmingham
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University of Birmingham
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    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C02—TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE
    • C02F—TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE
    • C02F3/00—Biological treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
    • C02F3/34—Biological treatment of water, waste water, or sewage characterised by the microorganisms used
    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C22—METALLURGY; FERROUS OR NON-FERROUS ALLOYS; TREATMENT OF ALLOYS OR NON-FERROUS METALS
    • C22B—PRODUCTION AND REFINING OF METALS; PRETREATMENT OF RAW MATERIALS
    • C22B11/00—Obtaining noble metals
    • C22B11/04—Obtaining noble metals by wet processes
    • C22B11/042—Recovery of noble metals from waste materials
    • C22B11/046—Recovery of noble metals from waste materials from manufactured products, e.g. from printed circuit boards, from photographic films, paper or baths
    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C22—METALLURGY; FERROUS OR NON-FERROUS ALLOYS; TREATMENT OF ALLOYS OR NON-FERROUS METALS
    • C22B—PRODUCTION AND REFINING OF METALS; PRETREATMENT OF RAW MATERIALS
    • C22B3/00—Extraction of metal compounds from ores or concentrates by wet processes
    • C22B3/18—Extraction of metal compounds from ores or concentrates by wet processes with the aid of microorganisms or enzymes, e.g. bacteria or algae
    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C02—TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE
    • C02F—TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE
    • C02F1/00—Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
    • C02F1/46—Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by electrochemical methods
    • C02F1/461—Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by electrochemical methods by electrolysis
    • C02F1/467—Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by electrochemical methods by electrolysis by electrochemical disinfection; by electrooxydation or by electroreduction
    • C02F1/4676—Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by electrochemical methods by electrolysis by electrochemical disinfection; by electrooxydation or by electroreduction by electroreduction
    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C02—TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE
    • C02F—TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE
    • C02F1/00—Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
    • C02F1/70—Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by reduction
    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C02—TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE
    • C02F—TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE
    • C02F2101/00—Nature of the contaminant
    • C02F2101/10—Inorganic compounds
    • C02F2101/20—Heavy metals or heavy metal compounds
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02P—CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES IN THE PRODUCTION OR PROCESSING OF GOODS
    • Y02P10/00—Technologies related to metal processing
    • Y02P10/20—Recycling

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  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Microbiology (AREA)
  • Organic Chemistry (AREA)
  • Manufacturing & Machinery (AREA)
  • Materials Engineering (AREA)
  • Metallurgy (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Environmental & Geological Engineering (AREA)
  • Geology (AREA)
  • Biotechnology (AREA)
  • Geochemistry & Mineralogy (AREA)
  • General Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Biochemistry (AREA)
  • Biodiversity & Conservation Biology (AREA)
  • Hydrology & Water Resources (AREA)
  • Water Supply & Treatment (AREA)
  • Apparatus Associated With Microorganisms And Enzymes (AREA)
  • Manufacture And Refinement Of Metals (AREA)
GB0218623A 2000-02-23 2001-02-23 Method and bioreactor for enzymatic metal cation reduction in solution Expired - Fee Related GB2375545B (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB0004155A GB0004155D0 (en) 2000-02-23 2000-02-23 Metal reduction
PCT/GB2001/000799 WO2001062990A1 (en) 2000-02-23 2001-02-23 Method and bioreactor for enzymatic metal cation reduction in solution

Publications (3)

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GB0218623D0 GB0218623D0 (en) 2002-09-18
GB2375545A GB2375545A (en) 2002-11-20
GB2375545B true GB2375545B (en) 2004-01-21

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GB0004155A Ceased GB0004155D0 (en) 2000-02-23 2000-02-23 Metal reduction
GB0218623A Expired - Fee Related GB2375545B (en) 2000-02-23 2001-02-23 Method and bioreactor for enzymatic metal cation reduction in solution

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GB (2) GB0004155D0 (en)
WO (1) WO2001062990A1 (en)

Families Citing this family (1)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB0020910D0 (en) * 2000-08-25 2000-10-11 Univ Birmingham Reduction method

Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP0275649A1 (en) * 1986-12-08 1988-07-27 Electricity Association Services Limited A process for the electrochemical regeneration of co-enzymes
US5324491A (en) * 1992-04-03 1994-06-28 The United States Of America As Represented By The Secretary Of The Interior Enzymatic reduction and precipitation of uranium
EP0771867A2 (en) * 1995-10-30 1997-05-07 Japat Ltd Enzyme electrode
WO1997029055A1 (en) * 1996-02-06 1997-08-14 Thiopaq Sulfur Systems B.V. Process for the treatment of water containing heavy metal ions
JPH1138169A (en) * 1997-07-15 1999-02-12 Mitsubishi Heavy Ind Ltd Material of electrode for nuclear reaction equipment

Patent Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP0275649A1 (en) * 1986-12-08 1988-07-27 Electricity Association Services Limited A process for the electrochemical regeneration of co-enzymes
US5324491A (en) * 1992-04-03 1994-06-28 The United States Of America As Represented By The Secretary Of The Interior Enzymatic reduction and precipitation of uranium
EP0771867A2 (en) * 1995-10-30 1997-05-07 Japat Ltd Enzyme electrode
WO1997029055A1 (en) * 1996-02-06 1997-08-14 Thiopaq Sulfur Systems B.V. Process for the treatment of water containing heavy metal ions
JPH1138169A (en) * 1997-07-15 1999-02-12 Mitsubishi Heavy Ind Ltd Material of electrode for nuclear reaction equipment

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GB0004155D0 (en) 2000-04-12
WO2001062990A1 (en) 2001-08-30
AU2001233960A1 (en) 2001-09-03
GB0218623D0 (en) 2002-09-18
GB2375545A (en) 2002-11-20

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