Description
This book explores a significant shift in gold extraction methodologies and examines the environmental challenges associated with conventional gold extraction processes. It integrates nanotechnology into mineral processing, highlighting green chemistry approaches and providing an in-depth analysis of their environmental benefits, including reduced toxicity and improved energy efficiency. The book also explores the challenges and opportunities associated with these emerging technologies, addressing issues related to process scale-up and economic feasibility. Key FeaturesPrimarily focuses on sustainable practices for gold extraction. Discusses sustainability and eco-friendly approaches in mineral processing. Emphasizes environmentally benign processes, emerging technologies, nanotechnology, and their underlying principles. Integrates green chemistry principles with nanotechnological advancements in mineral processing. Provides a comprehensive examination of the environmental challenges associated with traditional gold extraction methods. This book is intended for graduate students, researchers, and professionals in metallurgical, environmental, and chemical engineering, as well as chemistry and environmental sciences.