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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2009
Journal Article
Study of anaerobic lactate metabolism under biosulfidogenic conditions
Oyekola, Oluwaseun O., van Hille, Robert P. and Harrison, Susan T.L. (2009). Study of anaerobic lactate metabolism under biosulfidogenic conditions. Water Research, 43 (14), 3345-3354. doi: 10.1016/j.watres.2008.11.044
2008
Conference Publication
Biooxidation kinetics of Leptospirillum ferriphilum under heap bioleach conditions
Ojumu, T. V., Harrison, S. T.L., Hansford, G. S. and Petersen, J. (2008). Biooxidation kinetics of Leptospirillum ferriphilum under heap bioleach conditions.
2008
Journal Article
A life-cycle comparison between inorganic and biological catalysis for the production of biodiesel
Harding, K. G., Dennis, J. S., von Blottnitz, H. and Harrison, S. T.L. (2008). A life-cycle comparison between inorganic and biological catalysis for the production of biodiesel. Journal of Cleaner Production, 16 (13), 1368-1378. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2007.07.003
2008
Journal Article
Characterization of the distribution of glucose oxidase in Penicillium sp. CBS 120262 and Aspergillus niger NRRL-3 cultures and its effect on integrated product recovery
Johnstone-Robertson, M., Clarke, K. G. and Harrison, S. T.L. (2008). Characterization of the distribution of glucose oxidase in Penicillium sp. CBS 120262 and Aspergillus niger NRRL-3 cultures and its effect on integrated product recovery. Biotechnology and Bioengineering, 99 (4), 910-918. doi: 10.1002/bit.21642
2008
Journal Article
A study of the influence of yeast cell debris on protein and α-glucosidase adsorption at various zones within the expanded bed using in-bed sampling
Balasundaram, B., Harrison, S. T.L., Li, J. and Chase, H. A. (2008). A study of the influence of yeast cell debris on protein and α-glucosidase adsorption at various zones within the expanded bed using in-bed sampling. Biotechnology and Bioengineering, 99 (3), 614-624. doi: 10.1002/bit.21586
2008
Journal Article
The effect of the particulate phase on coal biosolubilisation mediated by Trichoderma atroviride in a slurry bioreactor
Oboirien, B. O., Burton, S. G., Cowan, D. and Harrison, S. T.L. (2008). The effect of the particulate phase on coal biosolubilisation mediated by Trichoderma atroviride in a slurry bioreactor. Fuel Processing Technology, 89 (2), 123-130. doi: 10.1016/j.fuproc.2007.06.019
2008
Journal Article
Influence of the extent of disruption of Bakers' yeast on protein adsorption in expanded beds
Balasundaram, B. and Harrison, S. T.L. (2008). Influence of the extent of disruption of Bakers' yeast on protein adsorption in expanded beds. Journal of Biotechnology, 133 (3), 360-369. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiotec.2007.07.724
2007
Journal Article
Erratum: Degradation of low rank coal by Trichoderma atroviride ES11 (Journal of Indusrial Microbiology and Biotechnology DOI: 10.1007/s10295-007- 0223-7)
Silva-Stenico, M. Estela, Vengadajellum, Caryn J., Janjua, Hussnain A., Harrison, Sue T. L., Burton, Stephanie G. and Cowan, Don A. (2007). Erratum: Degradation of low rank coal by Trichoderma atroviride ES11 (Journal of Indusrial Microbiology and Biotechnology DOI: 10.1007/s10295-007- 0223-7). Journal of Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology, 34 (9). doi: 10.1007/s10295-007-0242-4
2007
Journal Article
Degradation of low rank coal by Trichoderma atroviride ES11
Silva-Stenico, M. Estela, Vengadajellum, Caryn J., Janjua, Hussnain A., Harrison, Sue T. L., Burton, Stephanie G. and Cowan, Don A. (2007). Degradation of low rank coal by Trichoderma atroviride ES11. Journal of Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology, 34 (9), 625-631. doi: 10.1007/s10295-007-0223-7
2007
Journal Article
The effect of chemical pretreatment combined with mechanical disruption on the extent of disruption and release of intracellular protein from E. coli
Anand, H., Balasundaram, B., Pandit, A. B. and Harrison, S. T.L. (2007). The effect of chemical pretreatment combined with mechanical disruption on the extent of disruption and release of intracellular protein from E. coli. Biochemical Engineering Journal, 35 (2), 166-173. doi: 10.1016/j.bej.2007.01.011
2007
Journal Article
Environmental analysis of plastic production processes: Comparing petroleum-based polypropylene and polyethylene with biologically-based poly-β-hydroxybutyric acid using life cycle analysis
Harding, K. G., Dennis, J. S., von Blottnitz, H. and Harrison, S. T.L. (2007). Environmental analysis of plastic production processes: Comparing petroleum-based polypropylene and polyethylene with biologically-based poly-β-hydroxybutyric acid using life cycle analysis. Journal of Biotechnology, 130 (1), 57-66. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiotec.2007.02.012
2007
Conference Publication
Effect of sulphate concentration on the community structure and activity of sulphate reducing bacteria
Oyekola, Oluwaseun O., Van Hille, Robert P. and Harrison, Susan T. L. (2007). Effect of sulphate concentration on the community structure and activity of sulphate reducing bacteria. Trans Tech Publications. doi: 10.4028/0-87849-452-9.513
2007
Conference Publication
The effect of multiple stresses on <i>Sulfolobus</i>-like cultures in bioleaching systems:: super-imposing stress responses to metal concentration and solids loading
Harrison, Susan Ti, Coram-Uliana, Nicolette J., Ntshabele, Kefilwe and van Hille, Robert P. (2007). The effect of multiple stresses on Sulfolobus-like cultures in bioleaching systems:: super-imposing stress responses to metal concentration and solids loading. 17th International Biohydrometallurgy Symposium, Frankfurt am Main Germany, Sep 02-05, 2007. DURNTEN-ZURICH: TRANS TECH PUBLICATIONS LTD. doi: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.20-21.571
2007
Journal Article
A study of the relative dominance of selected anaerobic sulfate-reducing bacteria in a continuous bioreactor by fluorescence in situ hybridization
Icgen, B., Moosa, S. and Harrison, S. T.L. (2007). A study of the relative dominance of selected anaerobic sulfate-reducing bacteria in a continuous bioreactor by fluorescence in situ hybridization. Microbial Ecology, 53 (1), 43-52. doi: 10.1007/s00248-006-9009-0
2006
Journal Article
Identification of population dynamics in sulfate-reducing consortia on exposure to sulfate
Icgen, Bulent and Harrison, Sue (2006). Identification of population dynamics in sulfate-reducing consortia on exposure to sulfate. Research in Microbiology, 157 (10), 922-927. doi: 10.1016/j.resmic.2006.08.003
2006
Journal Article
Exposure to sulfide causes populations shifts in sulfate-reducing consortia
Icgen, Bulent and Harrison, Sue (2006). Exposure to sulfide causes populations shifts in sulfate-reducing consortia. Research in Microbiology, 157 (8), 784-791. doi: 10.1016/j.resmic.2006.04.004
2006
Journal Article
16th International Biohydrometallurgy Symposium, IBS2005, Cape Town, 25-29 September 2005
Petersen, Jochen and Harrison, Susan T.L. (2006). 16th International Biohydrometallurgy Symposium, IBS2005, Cape Town, 25-29 September 2005. Hydrometallurgy, 83 (1-4), 1-2. doi: 10.1016/j.hydromet.2006.03.031
2006
Journal Article
Product inhibition by sulphide species on biological sulphate reduction for the treatment of acid mine drainage
Moosa, S. and Harrison, S. T.L. (2006). Product inhibition by sulphide species on biological sulphate reduction for the treatment of acid mine drainage. Hydrometallurgy, 83 (1-4), 214-222. doi: 10.1016/j.hydromet.2006.03.026
2006
Journal Article
Development of a method to assay the microbial population in heap bioleaching operations
Coram-Uliana, Nicolette J., van Hille, Robert P., Kohr, William J. and Harrison, Susan T.L. (2006). Development of a method to assay the microbial population in heap bioleaching operations. Hydrometallurgy, 83 (1-4), 237-244. doi: 10.1016/j.hydromet.2006.03.054
2006
Journal Article
Improved cavitational cell disruption following pH pretreatment for the extraction of β-galactosidase from Kluveromyces lactis
Farkade, Vivek D., Harrison, Susan T.L. and Pandit, Aniruddha B. (2006). Improved cavitational cell disruption following pH pretreatment for the extraction of β-galactosidase from Kluveromyces lactis. Biochemical Engineering Journal, 31 (1), 25-30. doi: 10.1016/j.bej.2006.05.015
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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