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2024

Journal Article

Bioleaching of printed circuit boards in a two-stage reactor system with enhanced ferric iron regeneration in a re-circulating packed-bed reactor from PCB leaching

Maluleke, Musa D., Kotsiopoulos, Athanasios, Govender-Opitz, Elaine and Harrison, Susan T. L. (2024). Bioleaching of printed circuit boards in a two-stage reactor system with enhanced ferric iron regeneration in a re-circulating packed-bed reactor from PCB leaching. Minerals Engineering, 218 109000, 109000. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2024.109000

Bioleaching of printed circuit boards in a two-stage reactor system with enhanced ferric iron regeneration in a re-circulating packed-bed reactor from PCB leaching

2024

Journal Article

Acid mine drainage and metal(loid) risk potential of South African coal processing wastes

Moyo, Annah, Do Amaral Filho, Juarez R., Harrison, Susan T.L. and Broadhurst, Jennifer L. (2024). Acid mine drainage and metal(loid) risk potential of South African coal processing wastes. Minerals Engineering, 215 108825, 108825. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2024.108825

Acid mine drainage and metal(loid) risk potential of South African coal processing wastes

2024

Journal Article

The hydraulic characteristics of a subsurface flow stone biofilter for treating polluted runoff from an informal settlement

Maraj, Kalpana, Winter, Kevin and Harrison, Susan T.L. (2024). The hydraulic characteristics of a subsurface flow stone biofilter for treating polluted runoff from an informal settlement. Water Supply, 24 (4), 1254-1266. doi: 10.2166/ws.2024.080

The hydraulic characteristics of a subsurface flow stone biofilter for treating polluted runoff from an informal settlement

2024

Journal Article

Exploring microbial adaptation of immobilised acidophilic cultures to improve microbial oxidation rates and copper tolerance in e-waste bioleaching

Maluleke, Musa D., Kotsiopoulos, Athanasios, Govender-Opitz, Elaine and Harrison, Susan T.L. (2024). Exploring microbial adaptation of immobilised acidophilic cultures to improve microbial oxidation rates and copper tolerance in e-waste bioleaching. Minerals Engineering, 207 108560, 1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2023.108560

Exploring microbial adaptation of immobilised acidophilic cultures to improve microbial oxidation rates and copper tolerance in e-waste bioleaching

2024

Journal Article

Harnessing fermentation may enhance the performance of biological sulfate-reducing bioreactors

Hessler, Tomas, Harrison, Susan T.L., Banfield, Jillian F. and Huddy, Robert J. (2024). Harnessing fermentation may enhance the performance of biological sulfate-reducing bioreactors. Environmental Science and Technology, 58 (6), 2830-2846. doi: 10.1021/acs.est.3c04187

Harnessing fermentation may enhance the performance of biological sulfate-reducing bioreactors

2024

Journal Article

Sulfur oxidation kinetics of Acidithiobacillus caldus and its inhibition on exposure to thiocyanate present in cyanidation tailings wastewater

Edward, Catherine J., Smart, Mariette, Kotsiopoulos, Athanasios and Harrison, Susan T.L. (2024). Sulfur oxidation kinetics of Acidithiobacillus caldus and its inhibition on exposure to thiocyanate present in cyanidation tailings wastewater. Research in Microbiology, 175 (1-2) 104134, 104134. doi: 10.1016/j.resmic.2023.104134

Sulfur oxidation kinetics of Acidithiobacillus caldus and its inhibition on exposure to thiocyanate present in cyanidation tailings wastewater

2024

Conference Publication

Evaluating the oxidative resistance of co-disposed coal waste beds augmented via microbially-induced calcite precipitation

Hajee, I., Harrison, S. T.L. and Kotsiopoulos, A. (2024). Evaluating the oxidative resistance of co-disposed coal waste beds augmented via microbially-induced calcite precipitation. 31st IMPC-International Mineral Processing Congress, IMPC 2024, Washington DC, United States, 29 September 2024 - 3 October 2024. Englewood, CO United States: Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration.

Evaluating the oxidative resistance of co-disposed coal waste beds augmented via microbially-induced calcite precipitation

2024

Journal Article

Microbial immobilisation and adaptation to Cu2+ enhances microbial Fe2+ oxidation for bioleaching of printed circuit boards in the presence of mixed metal ions

Maluleke, Musa D., Kotsiopoulos, Athanasios, Govender-Opitz, Elaine and Harrison, Susan T.L. (2024). Microbial immobilisation and adaptation to Cu2+ enhances microbial Fe2+ oxidation for bioleaching of printed circuit boards in the presence of mixed metal ions. Research in Microbiology, 175 (1-2) 104148, 104148. doi: 10.1016/j.resmic.2023.104148

Microbial immobilisation and adaptation to Cu2+ enhances microbial Fe2+ oxidation for bioleaching of printed circuit boards in the presence of mixed metal ions

2023

Journal Article

Validity of using expert judgements to inform multiple criteria decision analysis: selecting technologies for sulfide-enriched fine coal waste reuse

Stander, Helene-Marie, Cohen, Brett, Harrison, Susan T. L. and Broadhurst, Jennifer L. (2023). Validity of using expert judgements to inform multiple criteria decision analysis: selecting technologies for sulfide-enriched fine coal waste reuse. Journal of Cleaner Production, 415 137671, 137671. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.137671

Validity of using expert judgements to inform multiple criteria decision analysis: selecting technologies for sulfide-enriched fine coal waste reuse

2023

Journal Article

Vitamin interdependencies predicted by metagenomics-informed network analyses and validated in microbial community microcosms

Hessler, Tomas, Huddy, Robert J., Sachdeva, Rohan, Lei, Shufei, Harrison, Susan T. L., Diamond, Spencer and Banfield, Jillian F. (2023). Vitamin interdependencies predicted by metagenomics-informed network analyses and validated in microbial community microcosms. Nature Communications, 14 (1) 4768, 1-12. doi: 10.1038/s41467-023-40360-4

Vitamin interdependencies predicted by metagenomics-informed network analyses and validated in microbial community microcosms

2023

Journal Article

Enzymatic degradation of carbonaceous matter in contrasting South African refractory gold ores using cell-free spent medium from Phanerochaete chrysosporium

Konadu, Kojo T., Makaula, Didi X., Smart, Mariette, Cindy,, Mendoza, Diego M., Opitz, Elaine, Harrison, Susan T.L. and Sasaki, Keiko (2023). Enzymatic degradation of carbonaceous matter in contrasting South African refractory gold ores using cell-free spent medium from Phanerochaete chrysosporium. Hydrometallurgy, 220 106087, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.hydromet.2023.106087

Enzymatic degradation of carbonaceous matter in contrasting South African refractory gold ores using cell-free spent medium from Phanerochaete chrysosporium

2023

Journal Article

Residence time distribution analysis of drip-irrigated beds—the effect of material and fluid properties with implications for heap leaching practice

Odidi, Michael D., Fagan-Endres, Marijke A. and Harrison, Susan T. L. (2023). Residence time distribution analysis of drip-irrigated beds—the effect of material and fluid properties with implications for heap leaching practice. Minerals, 13 (2) 267, 1-21. doi: 10.3390/min13020267

Residence time distribution analysis of drip-irrigated beds—the effect of material and fluid properties with implications for heap leaching practice

2023

Journal Article

Design and engineering characterization of a horizontal tubular bioreactor with spiral impeller for cell cultivation

Sharma, Rajesh, Collair, Wesley, Williams, Aqeel, Harrison, Susan T. L. and Tai, Siew L. (2023). Design and engineering characterization of a horizontal tubular bioreactor with spiral impeller for cell cultivation. Biochemical Engineering Journal, 191 108794, 108794. doi: 10.1016/j.bej.2022.108794

Design and engineering characterization of a horizontal tubular bioreactor with spiral impeller for cell cultivation

2023

Journal Article

Moisture absorption rates via capillary suction within packed beds – The effect of material and fluid properties with implications for heap leaching operations

Odidi, Michael D., Fagan-Endres, Marijke A. and Harrison, Susan T.L. (2023). Moisture absorption rates via capillary suction within packed beds – The effect of material and fluid properties with implications for heap leaching operations. Hydrometallurgy, 215 105975, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.hydromet.2022.105975

Moisture absorption rates via capillary suction within packed beds – The effect of material and fluid properties with implications for heap leaching operations

2023

Journal Article

An accurate residence time distribution measurement method for low volumetric flowrate systems, with application to heap leaching columns

Fagan-Endres, Marijke A., Odidi, Michael D. and Harrison, Susan T. L. (2023). An accurate residence time distribution measurement method for low volumetric flowrate systems, with application to heap leaching columns. Chemical Engineering Communications, 210 (11), 2057-2063. doi: 10.1080/00986445.2023.2169679

An accurate residence time distribution measurement method for low volumetric flowrate systems, with application to heap leaching columns

2023

Book Chapter

Microbial ecology of bioheaps, stirred tanks, and mine wastes

Bryan, Christopher George and Harrison, Susan Therese Largier (2023). Microbial ecology of bioheaps, stirred tanks, and mine wastes. Biomining technologies: extracting and recovering metals from ores and wastes. (pp. 133-149) edited by David Barrie Johnson, Christopher George Bryan, Michael Schlömann and Francisco Figueroa Roberto. Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing. doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-05382-5_7

Microbial ecology of bioheaps, stirred tanks, and mine wastes

2022

Journal Article

Valorization of South African coal wastes through dense medium separation

Amaral Filho, Juarez R. do, Gcayiya, Msimelelo, Kotsiopoulos, Athanasios, Broadhurst, Jennifer L., Power, David and Harrison, Susan T. L. (2022). Valorization of South African coal wastes through dense medium separation. Minerals, 12 (12) 1519, 1-11. doi: 10.3390/min12121519

Valorization of South African coal wastes through dense medium separation

2022

Journal Article

Sulfur and oxygen isotope constraints on sulfate sources and neutral rock drainage-related processes at a South African colliery

Ódri, Ágnes, Amaral-Filho, Juarez, Smart, Mariette, Broadhurst, Jennifer, Harrison, Susan T. L., Petersen, Jochen, Harris, Chris, Edraki, Mansour and Becker, Megan (2022). Sulfur and oxygen isotope constraints on sulfate sources and neutral rock drainage-related processes at a South African colliery. Science of the Total Environment, 846 157178, 1-14. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.157178

Sulfur and oxygen isotope constraints on sulfate sources and neutral rock drainage-related processes at a South African colliery

2022

Journal Article

Elemental sulphur recovery from a sulphate-rich aqueous stream in a single hybrid linear flow channel reactor is mediated through microbial community dynamics and adaptation to reactor zones

Marais, T. S., Huddy, R. J. and Harrison, S. T. L. (2022). Elemental sulphur recovery from a sulphate-rich aqueous stream in a single hybrid linear flow channel reactor is mediated through microbial community dynamics and adaptation to reactor zones. FEMS Microbiology Ecology, 98 (11) fiac059, 1-20. doi: 10.1093/femsec/fiac059

Elemental sulphur recovery from a sulphate-rich aqueous stream in a single hybrid linear flow channel reactor is mediated through microbial community dynamics and adaptation to reactor zones

2022

Journal Article

Effect of temperature change on the performance of the hybrid linear flow channel reactor and its implications on sulphate-reducing and sulphide-oxidising microbial community dynamics

Marais, T. S., Huddy, R. J., Van Hille, R. P. and Harrison, S. T. L. (2022). Effect of temperature change on the performance of the hybrid linear flow channel reactor and its implications on sulphate-reducing and sulphide-oxidising microbial community dynamics. Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 10 908463, 1-20. doi: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.908463

Effect of temperature change on the performance of the hybrid linear flow channel reactor and its implications on sulphate-reducing and sulphide-oxidising microbial community dynamics