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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2014
Journal Article
MRI and gravimetric studies of hydrology in drip irrigated heaps and its effect on the propagation of bioleaching micro-organisms
Fagan, Marijke A., Ngoma, I. Emmanuel, Chiume, Rebecca A., Minnaar, Sanet, Sederman, Andrew J., Johns, Michael L. and Harrison, Susan T.L. (2014). MRI and gravimetric studies of hydrology in drip irrigated heaps and its effect on the propagation of bioleaching micro-organisms. Hydrometallurgy, 150, 210-221. doi: 10.1016/j.hydromet.2014.04.022
2014
Journal Article
The effect of degree and timing of nitrogen limitation on lipid productivity in Chlorella vulgaris
Griffiths, Melinda J., Van Hille, Robert P. and Harrison, Susan T. L. (2014). The effect of degree and timing of nitrogen limitation on lipid productivity in Chlorella vulgaris. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 98 (13), 6147-6159. doi: 10.1007/s00253-014-5757-9
2014
Journal Article
Modelling microbial transport in simulated low-grade heap bioleaching systems: The biomass transport model
Govender, E., Kotsiopoulos, A., Bryan, C. G. and Harrison, S. T.L. (2014). Modelling microbial transport in simulated low-grade heap bioleaching systems: The biomass transport model. Hydrometallurgy, 150, 299-307. doi: 10.1016/j.hydromet.2014.09.012
2014
Journal Article
Effect of inoculum size on the rates of whole ore colonisation of mesophilic, moderate thermophilic and thermophilic acidophiles
Tupikina, Olga V., Minnaar, Susanna H., Rautenbach, George F., Dew, David W. and Harrison, Susan T.L. (2014). Effect of inoculum size on the rates of whole ore colonisation of mesophilic, moderate thermophilic and thermophilic acidophiles. Hydrometallurgy, 149, 244-251. doi: 10.1016/j.hydromet.2013.10.010
2014
Conference Publication
Liquid distribution in drip irrigated heap bioleaching of ore and its influence on microbial colonization
Fagan, Marijke, Ngoma, I., Chiume, Rebecca and Harrison, Susan (2014). Liquid distribution in drip irrigated heap bioleaching of ore and its influence on microbial colonization. Gecamin.
2014
Journal Article
A novel microwell-based analytical technique for studying ferrous iron biooxidation activity
Meissner, Murray P., Xu, Zhehua, Jones, Gavin C., Minnaar, Susanna H. and Harrison, Susan T.L. (2014). A novel microwell-based analytical technique for studying ferrous iron biooxidation activity. Minerals Engineering, 60, 8-13. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2014.01.012
2013
Conference Publication
The impact of drip irrigation on heap hydrology and microbial colonies in bioleaching
Fagan, Marijke A., Ngoma, I. Emmanuel, Chiume, Rebecca A., Minnaar, Sanet, Sederman, Andrew J., Johns, Michael L. and Harrison, Susan Tl (2013). The impact of drip irrigation on heap hydrology and microbial colonies in bioleaching. doi: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.825.455
2013
Conference Publication
True growth rate kinetics: An account of the colonisation and transport of microorganisms on whole low grade ore, at the agglomerate scale
Govender, Elaine, Bryan, Christopher G. and Harrison, Susan T. L. (2013). True growth rate kinetics: An account of the colonisation and transport of microorganisms on whole low grade ore, at the agglomerate scale. doi: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.825.468
2013
Conference Publication
A novel apparatus to determine the bio-oxidation kinetics of sessile Leptospirillum ferriphilum
Duku, Porogo, Minnaar, Sanet H., Harrison, Susan T.L. and Petersen, Jochen (2013). A novel apparatus to determine the bio-oxidation kinetics of sessile Leptospirillum ferriphilum. doi: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.825.238
2013
Conference Publication
Dynamic evolution of the microbial community in BIOX leaching tanks
Van Hille, Ro B., Van Wyk, Nathan, Froneman, Tamlyn and Harrison, Susan T.L. (2013). Dynamic evolution of the microbial community in BIOX leaching tanks. doi: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.825.331
2013
Journal Article
Determining the effect of acid stress on the persistence and growth of thermophilic microbial species after mesophilic colonisation of low grade ore in a heap leach environment
Tupikina, O. V., Minnaar, S. H., Van Hille, R. P., Van Wyk, N., Rautenbach, G. F., Dew, D. and Harrison, S. T.L. (2013). Determining the effect of acid stress on the persistence and growth of thermophilic microbial species after mesophilic colonisation of low grade ore in a heap leach environment. Minerals Engineering, 53, 152-159. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2013.07.015
2013
Journal Article
A comparison of pyrrhotite rejection and passivation in two nickel ores
Chimbganda, T., Becker, M., Broadhurst, J. L., Harrison, S. T.L. and Franzidis, J. P. (2013). A comparison of pyrrhotite rejection and passivation in two nickel ores. Minerals Engineering, 46-47, 38-44. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2013.03.031
2013
Journal Article
Flotation of coal and sulphur from South African ultrafine colliery wastes
Mbamba, C. Kazadi, Franzidis, J. P., Harrison, S. T.L. and Broadhurst, J. L. (2013). Flotation of coal and sulphur from South African ultrafine colliery wastes. Journal of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, 113 (5), 399-405.
2013
Journal Article
Reactive oxygen species generated in the presence of fine pyrite particles and its implication in thermophilic mineral bioleaching
Jones, G. C., Van Hille, R. P. and Harrison, S. T.L. (2013). Reactive oxygen species generated in the presence of fine pyrite particles and its implication in thermophilic mineral bioleaching. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 97 (6), 2735-2742. doi: 10.1007/s00253-012-4116-y
2013
Journal Article
The effect of sulfide concentrate mineralogy and texture on Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) generation
Jones, Gavin C., Becker, Megan, van Hille, Robert P. and Harrison, Susan T.L. (2013). The effect of sulfide concentrate mineralogy and texture on Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) generation. Applied Geochemistry, 29, 199-213. doi: 10.1016/j.apgeochem.2012.11.015
2013
Journal Article
Attachment of Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans and Leptospirillum ferriphilum cultured under varying conditions to pyrite, chalcopyrite, low-grade ore and quartz in a packed column reactor
Africa, Cindy-Jade, Van Hille, Robert P. and Harrison, Susan T. L. (2013). Attachment of Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans and Leptospirillum ferriphilum cultured under varying conditions to pyrite, chalcopyrite, low-grade ore and quartz in a packed column reactor. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 97 (3), 1317-1324. doi: 10.1007/s00253-012-3939-x
2013
Journal Article
The influence of microbial physiology on biocatalyst activity and efficiency in the terminal hydroxylation of n-octane using Escherichia coli expressing the alkane hydroxylase, CYP153A6
Olaofe, Oluwafemi A., Fenner, Caryn J., Gudiminchi, Rama Krishna, Smit, Martha S. and Harrison, Susan T.L. (2013). The influence of microbial physiology on biocatalyst activity and efficiency in the terminal hydroxylation of n-octane using Escherichia coli expressing the alkane hydroxylase, CYP153A6. Microbial Cell Factories, 12 (1) 8. doi: 10.1186/1475-2859-12-8
2013
Conference Publication
Characterising the Acid Generating Potential of Mine Wastes by means of Laboratory-scale Static and Biokinetic Tests
Broadhurst, Jennifer L., Bryan, Christopher G., Becker, Megan, Franzidis, Jean-Paul and Harrison, Susan T. L. (2013). Characterising the Acid Generating Potential of Mine Wastes by means of Laboratory-scale Static and Biokinetic Tests. International Mine Water Association Annual Conference on Reliable Mine Water Technology, Golden Co, Aug 06-09, 2013. WENDELSTEIN: INT MINE WATER ASSOC.
2013
Journal Article
Investigation and in situ visualisation of interfacial interactions of thermophilic microorganisms with metal-sulphides in a simulated heap environment
Africa, Cindy-Jade, Van Hille, Robert P., Sand, Wolfgang and Harrison, Susan T.L. (2013). Investigation and in situ visualisation of interfacial interactions of thermophilic microorganisms with metal-sulphides in a simulated heap environment. Minerals Engineering, 48, 100-107. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2012.09.011
2013
Journal Article
Quantification of growth and colonisation of low grade sulphidic ores by acidophilic chemoautotrophs using a novel experimental system
Govender, Elaine, Bryan, Christopher G. and Harrison, Susan T.L. (2013). Quantification of growth and colonisation of low grade sulphidic ores by acidophilic chemoautotrophs using a novel experimental system. Minerals Engineering, 48, 108-115. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2012.09.010
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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