Mathematical model for microbial oxidation of pure lead sulfide by Thiobacillus ferrooxidans.
A shrinking-core mathematical model describing bioleaching of lead sulfide is developed considering the deposition of insoluble bio-oxidation products on metal sulfide particle surfaces. Variations in particle size are considered as it affects diffusion limitations.
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Department of Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology Engineering Laboratory, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri 63130, USA.