Abstract
Gold is a well-known precious metal, which has been reported to be in use since 3400 BCE. Since gold is precious and expensive, the recycling of gold particles from electronic devices has attracted the attention of researchers and industries. Among various conventional techniques available, biosorption is a promising method to recover gold from leachates. In this chapter, the need for recovery of gold to meet the ever-increasing demand for precious metals is discussed. Various technologies available for recovery of gold for secondary sources are discussed and predominantly biosorption is chosen for detailed discussion in this chapter. Different types of biomass employed for gold recovery and their performance are critically analyzed. Furthermore, the limitations and futuristic scope of gold recovery from secondary sources have been discussed. © 2021 WILEY-VCH GmbH.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Sustainable Resource Management |
| Subtitle of host publication | Learn how current technologies can be used to recover and reuse waste products to reduce environmental damage and pollution |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Pages | 463-488 |
| Number of pages | 26 |
| Volume | 1 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9783527825394 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9783527347223 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 19 Apr 2021 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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