ISSN:
1476-5535
Keywords:
Pyrite oxidation
;
Coal desulfurization
;
Thiobacillus ferrooxidans
;
Acidianus brierleyi
;
Kinetics
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
Summary Thiobacillus ferrooxidans andAcidianus brierleyi were capable of oxidizing pure pyrite as well as oxidizing sulfur in coal. First order reactions were assumed in the kinetic analysis performed. For oxidation of pure pyrite the rate constant was higher forA. brierleyi than forT. ferrooxidans. For sulfur removal from coal the values of the rate constants were comparable for the two microorganisms.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01569961
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