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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2019
Journal Article
Transformation of the carbonaceous matter in double refractory gold ore by crude lignin peroxidase released from the white-rot fungus
Konadu, Kojo T., Harrison, Susan T.L., Osseo-Asare, Kwadwo and Sasaki, Keiko (2019). Transformation of the carbonaceous matter in double refractory gold ore by crude lignin peroxidase released from the white-rot fungus. International Biodeterioration and Biodegradation, 143 104735, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.ibiod.2019.104735
2019
Journal Article
Exploring the socio-hydrological assessment of two small municipalities in the Western Cape
Owen, Germaine, Abrams, Amber, Carden, Kirsty, Harrison, Sue, Selala, Callies and Verster, Bernelle (2019). Exploring the socio-hydrological assessment of two small municipalities in the Western Cape. Water Wheel, 18 (5), 34-36.
2019
Journal Article
Continuous bioleaching of arsenopyrite from mine tailings using an adapted mesophilic microbial culture
Borja, Danilo, Nguyen, Kim Anh, Silva, Rene A., Ngoma, Emmanuel, Petersen, Jochen, Harrison, Susan T.L., Park, Jay Hyun and Kim, Hyunjung (2019). Continuous bioleaching of arsenopyrite from mine tailings using an adapted mesophilic microbial culture. Hydrometallurgy, 187, 187-194. doi: 10.1016/j.hydromet.2019.05.022
2019
Journal Article
Effect of surfactant on the growth and activity of microorganisms in a heap bioleaching system
Ghadiri, Mehdi, Harrison, Susan T.L. and Fagan-Endres, Marijke A. (2019). Effect of surfactant on the growth and activity of microorganisms in a heap bioleaching system. Minerals Engineering, 138, 43-51. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2019.03.028
2019
Journal Article
Sequential pretreatment of double refractory gold ore (DRGO)with a thermophilic iron oxidizing archeaon and fungal crude enzymes
Konadu, Kojo T., Huddy, Robert J., Harrison, Susan T.L., Osseo-Asare, Kwadwo and Sasaki, Keiko (2019). Sequential pretreatment of double refractory gold ore (DRGO)with a thermophilic iron oxidizing archeaon and fungal crude enzymes. Minerals Engineering, 138, 86-94. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2019.04.043
2019
Journal Article
Supplementing structural integrity of waste rock piles through improved packing protocols to aid acid rock drainage prevention strategies
Mjonono, D., Harrison, S. T. L. and Kotsiopoulos, A. (2019). Supplementing structural integrity of waste rock piles through improved packing protocols to aid acid rock drainage prevention strategies. Minerals Engineering, 135, 13-20. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2019.02.029
2019
Journal Article
Yeast flocculation aids the performance of yeast dewatering using mini-hydrocyclones
Cilliers, J. J. and Harrison, S. T. L. (2019). Yeast flocculation aids the performance of yeast dewatering using mini-hydrocyclones. Separation and Purification Technology, 209, 159-163. doi: 10.1016/j.seppur.2018.06.019
2019
Book Chapter
Cell disruption
Harrison, Sue T. L. (2019). Cell disruption. Comprehensive Biotechnology. (pp. 692-712) Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-444-64046-8.00134-8
2018
Journal Article
Stratification of microbial communities throughout a biological sulphate reducing up-flow anaerobic packed bed reactor, revealed through 16S metagenomics
Hessler, Tomas, Harrison, Susan T.L. and Huddy, Robert J. (2018). Stratification of microbial communities throughout a biological sulphate reducing up-flow anaerobic packed bed reactor, revealed through 16S metagenomics. Research in Microbiology, 169 (10), 543-551. doi: 10.1016/j.resmic.2018.09.003
2018
Journal Article
Low-level thiocyanate concentrations impact on iron oxidation activity and growth of Leptospirillum ferriphilum through inhibition and adaptation
Edward, Catherine J., Kotsiopoulos, Athanasios and Harrison, Susan T.L. (2018). Low-level thiocyanate concentrations impact on iron oxidation activity and growth of Leptospirillum ferriphilum through inhibition and adaptation. Research in Microbiology, 169 (10), 576-581. doi: 10.1016/j.resmic.2018.10.003
2018
Journal Article
Influence of X-ray Μ-Computed Tomography on the microbial activity of a mixed thermophilic and mesophilic bioleaching culture colonising a mineral surface
Ghadiri, Mehdi, Harrison, Susan T.L. and Fagan-Endres, Marijke A. (2018). Influence of X-ray Μ-Computed Tomography on the microbial activity of a mixed thermophilic and mesophilic bioleaching culture colonising a mineral surface. Biochemical Engineering Journal, 139, 123-131. doi: 10.1016/j.bej.2018.08.009
2018
Journal Article
Energy requirements for the in-situ recovery of biobutanol via gas stripping
Naidoo, Muven, Tai, Siew Leng and Harrison, Susan Therese Largier (2018). Energy requirements for the in-situ recovery of biobutanol via gas stripping. Biochemical Engineering Journal, 139, 74-84. doi: 10.1016/j.bej.2018.07.022
2018
Journal Article
Bioleaching of arsenopyrite from Janggun mine tailings (South Korea) using an adapted mixed mesophilic culture
Ngoma, Emmanuel, Borja, Danilo, Smart, Mariette, Shaik, Kathija, Kim, Hyunjung, Petersen, Jochen and Harrison, Susan T.L. (2018). Bioleaching of arsenopyrite from Janggun mine tailings (South Korea) using an adapted mixed mesophilic culture. Hydrometallurgy, 181, 21-28. doi: 10.1016/j.hydromet.2018.08.010
2018
Journal Article
Ethanol from Biomass Hydrolysates by Efficient Fermentation of Glucose and Xylose – A Review
Nosrati-Ghods, Nosaibeh, Harrison, Susan T. L., Isafiade, Adeniyi J. and Tai, Siew L. (2018). Ethanol from Biomass Hydrolysates by Efficient Fermentation of Glucose and Xylose – A Review. ChemBioEng Reviews, 5 (5), 294-311. doi: 10.1002/cben.201800009
2018
Journal Article
Generic flowsheeting approach to generating first estimate material and energy balance data for Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Penicillin V production
Harding, K. G., Dennis, J. S. and Harrison, S. T. L. (2018). Generic flowsheeting approach to generating first estimate material and energy balance data for Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Penicillin V production. Sustainable Production and Consumption, 15, 89-95. doi: 10.1016/j.spc.2018.05.004
2018
Journal Article
Co-disposal of benign desulfurised tailings with sulfidic waste rock to mitigate ARD generation: Influence of flow and contact surface
Kotsiopoulos, A. and Harrison, S. T. L. (2018). Co-disposal of benign desulfurised tailings with sulfidic waste rock to mitigate ARD generation: Influence of flow and contact surface. Minerals Engineering, 116, 62-71. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2017.03.003
2018
Book Chapter
Wastewater biorefineries: Integrating water treatment and value recovery
Pott, Robert, Johnstone-Robertson, Madelyn, Verster, Bernelle, Rumjeet, Shilpa, Nkadimeng, Lefa, Raper, Tayana, Rademeyer, Sharon and Harrison, Susan T. L. (2018). Wastewater biorefineries: Integrating water treatment and value recovery. The Nexus: Energy, Environment and Climate Change. (pp. 289-302) Cham, Switzerland: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-63612-2_18
2017
Journal Article
Modelling microbial transport in simulated low-grade heap bioleaching systems: The hydrodynamic dispersion model
Govender-Opitz, Elaine, Kotsiopoulos, Athanasios, Bryan, Christopher G. and Harrison, Susan T.L. (2017). Modelling microbial transport in simulated low-grade heap bioleaching systems: The hydrodynamic dispersion model. Chemical Engineering Science, 172, 545-558. doi: 10.1016/j.ces.2017.07.008
2017
Journal Article
Effect of cell permeability and dehydrogenase expression on octane activation by CYP153A6-based whole cell Escherichia coli catalysts
White, Bronwyn E., Fenner, Caryn J., Smit, Martha S. and Harrison, Susan T.L. (2017). Effect of cell permeability and dehydrogenase expression on octane activation by CYP153A6-based whole cell Escherichia coli catalysts. Microbial Cell Factories, 16 (1) 156, 1-12. doi: 10.1186/s12934-017-0763-0
2017
Journal Article
Energy consumption due to mixing and mass transfer in a wave photobioreactor
Jones, Sarah M.J., Louw, Tobias M. and Harrison, Susan T.L. (2017). Energy consumption due to mixing and mass transfer in a wave photobioreactor. Algal Research, 24, 317-324. doi: 10.1016/j.algal.2017.03.001
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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