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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2013
Journal Article
Phase distribution identification in the column leaching of low grade ores using MRI
Fagan, M. A., Sederman, A. J., Harrison, S. T.L. and Johns, M. L. (2013). Phase distribution identification in the column leaching of low grade ores using MRI. Minerals Engineering, 48, 94-99. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2012.10.005
2013
Journal Article
Technologies for recovery of energy from wastewaters: Applicability and potential in South Africa
Stafford, William, Cohen, Brett, Pather-Elias, Simisha, von Blottnitz, Harro, van Hille, Robert, Harrison, Sue T.L. and Burton, Stephanie G (2013). Technologies for recovery of energy from wastewaters: Applicability and potential in South Africa. Journal of Energy in Southern Africa, 24 (1), 15-26. doi: 10.17159/2413-3051/2013/v24i1a3003
2013
Book Chapter
Analysis of microalgal biorefineries for bioenergy from an environmental and economic perspective focus on algal biodiesel
Harrison, Susan T. L., Richardson, Christine and Griffiths, Melinda J. (2013). Analysis of microalgal biorefineries for bioenergy from an environmental and economic perspective focus on algal biodiesel. Biotechnological Applications of Microalgae: Biodiesel and Value-Added Products. (pp. 113-136) CRC Press. doi: 10.1201/b14920
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
2012
Journal Article
Microbial colonisation in heaps for mineral bioleaching and the influence of irrigation rate
Chiume, R., Minnaar, S. H., Ngoma, I. E., Bryan, C. G. and Harrison, S. T.L. (2012). Microbial colonisation in heaps for mineral bioleaching and the influence of irrigation rate. Minerals Engineering, 39, 156-164. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2012.07.002
2012
Journal Article
Whole-cell hydroxylation of n-octane by Escherichia coli strains expressing the CYP153A6 operon
Gudiminchi, Rama Krishna, Randall, Charlene, Opperman, Diederik J., Olaofe, Oluwafemi A., Harrison, Susan T.L., Albertyn, Jacobus and Smit, Martha S. (2012). Whole-cell hydroxylation of n-octane by Escherichia coli strains expressing the CYP153A6 operon. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 96 (6), 1507-1516. doi: 10.1007/s00253-012-3984-5
2012
Journal Article
An experimental study of the long-term bioleaching of large sphalerite ore particles in a circulating fluid fixed-bed reactor
Ghorbani, Yousef, Petersen, Jochen, Harrison, Susan T.L., Tupikina, Olga V., Becker, Megan, Mainza, Aubrey N. and Franzidis, Jean-Paul (2012). An experimental study of the long-term bioleaching of large sphalerite ore particles in a circulating fluid fixed-bed reactor. Hydrometallurgy, 129-130, 161-171. doi: 10.1016/j.hydromet.2012.07.009
2012
Journal Article
A critical evaluation of CO 2 supplementation to algal systems by direct injection
Langley, N. M., Harrison, S. T.L. and van Hille, R. P. (2012). A critical evaluation of CO 2 supplementation to algal systems by direct injection. Biochemical Engineering Journal, 68, 70-75. doi: 10.1016/j.bej.2012.07.013
2012
Journal Article
Lipid productivity, settling potential and fatty acid profile of 11 microalgal species grown under nitrogen replete and limited conditions
Griffiths, Melinda J., van Hille, Robert P. and Harrison, Susan T.L. (2012). Lipid productivity, settling potential and fatty acid profile of 11 microalgal species grown under nitrogen replete and limited conditions. Journal of Applied Phycology, 24 (5), 989-1001. doi: 10.1007/s10811-011-9723-y
2012
Journal Article
Modification of the ferric chloride assay for the spectrophotometric determination of ferric and total iron in acidic solutions containing high concentrations of copper
Govender, E., Harrison, S. T.L. and Bryan, C. G. (2012). Modification of the ferric chloride assay for the spectrophotometric determination of ferric and total iron in acidic solutions containing high concentrations of copper. Minerals Engineering, 35, 46-48. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2012.05.006
2012
Journal Article
The effect of CO 2 availability on the growth, iron oxidation and CO 2-fixation rates of pure cultures of Leptospirillum ferriphilum and Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans
Bryan, C. G., Davis-Belmar, C. S., van Wyk, N., Fraser, M. K., Dew, D., Rautenbach, G. F. and Harrison, S. T.L. (2012). The effect of CO 2 availability on the growth, iron oxidation and CO 2-fixation rates of pure cultures of Leptospirillum ferriphilum and Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans. Biotechnology and Bioengineering, 109 (7), 1693-1703. doi: 10.1002/bit.24453
2012
Journal Article
Assessing solids concentration homogeneity in Rushton-agitated slurry reactors using electrical resistance tomography (ERT)
Harrison, Susan T.L., Stevenson, Ryan and Cilliers, Johannes J. (2012). Assessing solids concentration homogeneity in Rushton-agitated slurry reactors using electrical resistance tomography (ERT). Chemical Engineering Science, 71, 392-399. doi: 10.1016/j.ces.2011.10.053
2012
Journal Article
Mitigating acid rock drainage risks while recovering low-sulfur coal from ultrafine colliery wastes using froth flotation
Kazadi Mbamba, C., Harrison, S. T.L., Franzidis, J. P. and Broadhurst, J. L. (2012). Mitigating acid rock drainage risks while recovering low-sulfur coal from ultrafine colliery wastes using froth flotation. Minerals Engineering, 29, 13-21. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2012.02.001
2012
Journal Article
Effect of culture conditions on the competitive interaction between lactate oxidizers and fermenters in a biological sulfate reduction system
Oyekola, Oluwaseun O., Harrison, Susan T.L. and van Hille, Robert P. (2012). Effect of culture conditions on the competitive interaction between lactate oxidizers and fermenters in a biological sulfate reduction system. Bioresource Technology, 104, 616-621. doi: 10.1016/j.biortech.2011.11.052
2011
Book Chapter
Cell Disruption
Harrison, S. T.L. (2011). Cell Disruption. Comprehensive Biotechnology, Second Edition. (pp. 619-640) Elsevier Inc.. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-08-088504-9.00127-6
2011
Conference Publication
Some aspects of the effect of pH and acid stress in heap bioleaching
Tupikina, O. V., Ngoma, I. E., Minnaar, S. and Harrison, S. T.L. (2011). Some aspects of the effect of pH and acid stress in heap bioleaching. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2011.06.001
2011
Journal Article
Foreword
Harrison, Sue (2011). Foreword. Minerals Engineering, 24 (11). doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2011.07.006
2011
Conference Publication
The effect of temperature and culture history on the attachment of Metallosphaera hakonensis to mineral sulfides with application to heap bioleaching
Bromfield, L., Africa, C. J., Harrison, S. T.L. and Van Hille, R. P. (2011). The effect of temperature and culture history on the attachment of Metallosphaera hakonensis to mineral sulfides with application to heap bioleaching. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2011.03.019
2011
Conference Publication
The generation of toxic reactive oxygen species (ROS) from mechanically activated sulphide concentrates and its effect on thermophilic bioleaching
Jones, Gavin C., Corin, Kirsten C., Van Hille, Robert P. and Harrison, Susan T.L. (2011). The generation of toxic reactive oxygen species (ROS) from mechanically activated sulphide concentrates and its effect on thermophilic bioleaching. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2011.05.016
2011
Journal Article
Optimising orifice geometry for selective release of periplasmic products during cell disruption by hydrodynamic cavitation
Balasundaram, B. and Harrison, S. T.L. (2011). Optimising orifice geometry for selective release of periplasmic products during cell disruption by hydrodynamic cavitation. Biochemical Engineering Journal, 54 (3), 207-209. doi: 10.1016/j.bej.2011.03.002
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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