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  • Biotechnology

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  • Precious metal recovery from solid waste is a growing concern.
  • Bioleaching offers a sustainable alternative to traditional chemical methods.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare bioleaching with chemical leaching for copper extraction from electroplating sludge.
  • To assess the environmental impact and material reusability of the leached residues.

Main Methods:

  • Copper extraction using chemical sulfuric acid leaching.
  • Copper extraction using a mixed consortium bioleaching process.
  • Analysis of leached residues using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Energy-Dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX).

Main Results:

  • Bioleaching achieved 94.3% copper extraction efficiency within 7 days, significantly outperforming chemical leaching.
  • SEM and EDX confirmed significant changes in sludge morphology and minimal residual copper after bioleaching.
  • Leached residues passed toxicity tests, indicating suitability for construction applications.

Conclusions:

  • Mixed consortium bioleaching is a superior method for copper recovery from electroplating sludge compared to chemical leaching.
  • This bioleaching process reduces environmental pollution and promotes efficient metal resource utilization.
  • Treated sludge can be safely repurposed as non-hazardous construction material, supporting a circular economy.