An in situ characterization technique called electrochemical noise(ECN) was used to investigate the bioleaching of natural pyrite.ECN experiments were conducted in four active systems(sulfuric acid,ferric-ion,9k cu...An in situ characterization technique called electrochemical noise(ECN) was used to investigate the bioleaching of natural pyrite.ECN experiments were conducted in four active systems(sulfuric acid,ferric-ion,9k culture medium,and bioleaching solutions).The ECN data were analyzed in both the time and frequency domains.Spectral noise impedance spectra obtained from power spectral density(PSD)plots for different systems were compared.A reaction mechanism was also proposed on the basis of the experimental data analysis.The bioleaching system exhibits the lowest noise resistance of 0.101 MΩ The bioleaching of natural pyrite is considered to be a bio-battery reaction,which distinguishes it from chemical oxidation reactions in ferric-ion and culture-medium(9k) solutions.The corrosion of pyrite becomes more severe over time after the long-term testing of bioleaching.展开更多
The variation of main parameters including ion concentration, pH value, potential and biomass was examined in bioleaching pyrite. The pH value of the solution decreased obviously. Most of T.ferrooxidans adhered to the...The variation of main parameters including ion concentration, pH value, potential and biomass was examined in bioleaching pyrite. The pH value of the solution decreased obviously. Most of T.ferrooxidans adhered to the surface of pyrite. The surface properties of pyrite and leached products were determined by SEM, EDS and XRD. Pyrite was corroded selectively by T.ferrooxidans and sulfur in pyrite was leached preferentially. The primary product for bioleaching pyrite was jarosite. Based on these results, it can be found that pyrite is oxidized mainly through the direct role of T.ferrooxidans . A band model for bioleaching pyrite was built, by which the bioleaching process was explained theoretically. The model shows that the holes, which are injected into the valence band of pyrite through adhered T.ferrooxidans , result from dissolved oxygen in the solution.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 51304047 and 51374066)the Ph.D. Programs Foundation of the Ministry of Education of China (No.20130042120040)
文摘An in situ characterization technique called electrochemical noise(ECN) was used to investigate the bioleaching of natural pyrite.ECN experiments were conducted in four active systems(sulfuric acid,ferric-ion,9k culture medium,and bioleaching solutions).The ECN data were analyzed in both the time and frequency domains.Spectral noise impedance spectra obtained from power spectral density(PSD)plots for different systems were compared.A reaction mechanism was also proposed on the basis of the experimental data analysis.The bioleaching system exhibits the lowest noise resistance of 0.101 MΩ The bioleaching of natural pyrite is considered to be a bio-battery reaction,which distinguishes it from chemical oxidation reactions in ferric-ion and culture-medium(9k) solutions.The corrosion of pyrite becomes more severe over time after the long-term testing of bioleaching.
文摘The variation of main parameters including ion concentration, pH value, potential and biomass was examined in bioleaching pyrite. The pH value of the solution decreased obviously. Most of T.ferrooxidans adhered to the surface of pyrite. The surface properties of pyrite and leached products were determined by SEM, EDS and XRD. Pyrite was corroded selectively by T.ferrooxidans and sulfur in pyrite was leached preferentially. The primary product for bioleaching pyrite was jarosite. Based on these results, it can be found that pyrite is oxidized mainly through the direct role of T.ferrooxidans . A band model for bioleaching pyrite was built, by which the bioleaching process was explained theoretically. The model shows that the holes, which are injected into the valence band of pyrite through adhered T.ferrooxidans , result from dissolved oxygen in the solution.