Mechanism of surfactant effect on bacterial adsorption during bioleaching of lepidolite

• Published in: Applied clay science Vol. 264; p. 107646
• Main Authors: Xu, Chao, Zhao, Xingqing, Duan, Huaiyu, Gu, Wei, Zhang, Du, Wang, Rucheng, Lu, Xiancai
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.02.2025
• Subjects: Bacterial adsorption; Bioleaching; Lepidolite; Surface tension; Surfactant; Lepidolite; Bioleaching; Surface tension; Surfactant; Bacterial adsorption

Direct contact of bacteria with minerals can provide better leaching effect than indirect contact in the process of bioleaching. As a leaching assistant, surfactant can change the surface tension of ore leaching solution, improve the bacterial adsorption capacity and enhance the biological leaching...