Overview
Background
My research portfolio integrates, at a deep level, fundamentals of process engineering and molecular & microbiology across applications including biominerals engineering, bioenvironmental systems, valorisating & repurposing waste, bioproducts and algal biotechnology. Integrating microbial dynamics and structure – function relationships informs building robust & resilience bioprocesses and novel bioproducts. Using IDTD research, I seek sustainable approaches to mineral & water-sensitive systems
Availability
- Professor Sue Harrison is:
- Available for supervision
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Chemistry, University of Cape Town
- Bachelor (Honours) of Microbiology, University of Cape Town
- Doctor of Philosophy of Chemical Engineering, University of Cambridge
Works
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1997
Journal Article
Demonstration of the Crabtree effect in Phaffia rhodozyma during continuous and fed-batch cultivation
Reynders, M. B., Rawlings, D. E. and Harrison, S. T.L. (1997). Demonstration of the Crabtree effect in Phaffia rhodozyma during continuous and fed-batch cultivation. Biotechnology Letters, 19 (6), 549-552. doi: 10.1023/A:1018341421122
1997
Journal Article
The application of mini-hydrocyclones in the concentration of yeast suspensions
Cilliers, J. J. and Harrison, S. T.L. (1997). The application of mini-hydrocyclones in the concentration of yeast suspensions. Chemical Engineering Journal, 65 (1), 21-26. doi: 10.1016/S1385-8947(96)03100-2
1997
Journal Article
A preliminary investigation of the ferric leaching of a pyrite/arsenopyrite flotation concentrate
Breed, A. W., Harrison, S. T.L. and Hansford, G. S. (1997). A preliminary investigation of the ferric leaching of a pyrite/arsenopyrite flotation concentrate. Minerals Engineering, 10 (9), 1023-1030. doi: 10.1016/s0892-6875(97)00081-2
1997
Conference Publication
The effect of solids suspension on microbial cell disruption
Scholtz, NJ, Pandit, AB and Harrison, STL (1997). The effect of solids suspension on microbial cell disruption. 4th International Conference on Bioreactor and Bioprocess Fluid Dynamics, Edinburgh Scotland, Jul 01-03, 1997. EDMUNDS: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING PUBL.
1997
Journal Article
The use of mini-hydrocyclones for differential separations within mineral slurries subjected to bioleaching
Harrison, S. T.L. and Cilliers, J. J. (1997). The use of mini-hydrocyclones for differential separations within mineral slurries subjected to bioleaching. Minerals Engineering, 10 (5), 529-535. doi: 10.1016/s0892-6875(97)00030-7
1996
Journal Article
The effect of As(III) and As(V) on the batch bioleaching of a pyrite-arsenopyrite concentrate
Breed, A. W., Glatz, A., Hansford, G. S. and Harrison, S. T.L. (1996). The effect of As(III) and As(V) on the batch bioleaching of a pyrite-arsenopyrite concentrate. Minerals Engineering, 9 (12), 1235-1252. doi: 10.1016/S0892-6875(96)00119-7
1996
Journal Article
Studies on the growth, modelling and pigment production by the yeast Phaffia rhodozyma during fed-batch cultivation
Reynders, M. B., Rawlings, D. E. and Harrison, S. T.L. (1996). Studies on the growth, modelling and pigment production by the yeast Phaffia rhodozyma during fed-batch cultivation. Biotechnology Letters, 18 (6), 649-654. doi: 10.1007/BF00130759
1992
Journal Article
Plasticization of poly(hydroxybutyrate) in vivo
Harrison, Susan T.L., Chase, Howard A., Amor, Stuart R., Bonthrone, Karen M. and Sanders, Jeremy K.M. (1992). Plasticization of poly(hydroxybutyrate) in vivo. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 14 (1), 50-56. doi: 10.1016/S0141-8130(05)80020-0
1992
Journal Article
A pulsatile flow bioreactor
Harrison, S. T.L. and Mackley, M. R. (1992). A pulsatile flow bioreactor. Chemical Engineering Science, 47 (2), 490-493. doi: 10.1016/0009-2509(92)80039-F
1991
Journal Article
The lysis of Gram-negative Alcaligenes eutrophus by enzymes from Cytophaga
Harrison, Susan T.L., Chase, Howard A. and Dennis, John S. (1991). The lysis of Gram-negative Alcaligenes eutrophus by enzymes from Cytophaga. Biotechnology Techniques, 5 (2), 115-120. doi: 10.1007/BF00159982
1991
Journal Article
The disruption of Alcaligenes eutrophus by high pressure homogenisation: key factors involved in the process
Harrison, S. T., Chase, H. A. and Dennis, J. S. (1991). The disruption of Alcaligenes eutrophus by high pressure homogenisation: key factors involved in the process. Bioseparation, 2 (3), 155-166.
1991
Journal Article
Bacterial cell disruption: A key unit operation in the recovery of intracellular products
Harrison, Susan T.L (1991). Bacterial cell disruption: A key unit operation in the recovery of intracellular products. Biotechnology Advances, 9 (2), 217-240. doi: 10.1016/0734-9750(91)90005-G
1991
Journal Article
Combined chemical and mechanical processes for the disruption of bacteria
Harrison, S. T., Dennis, J. S. and Chase, H. A. (1991). Combined chemical and mechanical processes for the disruption of bacteria. Bioseparation, 2 (2), 95-105.
Supervision
Availability
- Professor Sue Harrison is:
- Available for supervision
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Available projects
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High Voltage Pulse (HVP) Enhanced Leaching of Mineral Ores
Project description
High Voltage Pulse (HVP) technology is an emerging innovation that offers several potential advantages to the mining industry. Utilizing high-voltage pulses for ore fracturing is a groundbreaking approach that has attracted attention in various sectors, particularly mining and oil extraction. While HVP has proven effective in enhancing mineral liberation and pre-weakening for subsequent processing steps, its direct application in leaching remains under-explored.
The potential for leveraging HVP to improve the leaching process presents a promising avenue for future research and innovation. The key objectives of the project are to:
- Assess the suitability of different ores for HVP-enhanced leaching
- Evaluate the sustainability of HVP-enhanced leaching
- Explore scalability and integration possibilities
Lead supervisor: Dr Christian Antonio
Associate supervisor: Prof Sue Harrison
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