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The rapid revolution in modern industry has led to a significant increase in waste at the end of the product lifecycle. It is essential to close the loop, secure resources, and join up the circular economy. This book provides a detailed review of extraction techniques for urban mining of precious metals including gold, silver, and the platinum group. The merits and demerits of various extraction methods are highlighted, with possible suggestions for improvements. The feasibility of hybrid extraction techniques, as well as the sustainability and environmental impact of every process, is explored.

This book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in extractive metallurgy, hydrometallurgy, chemical engineering, chemistry, and environmental engineering.

The rapid revolution in modern industry has led to a significant increase in waste at the end of the product lifecycle. It is essential to close the loop, secure resources, and join up the circular economy. This book provides a detailed review of extraction techniques for urban mining of precious metals including gold, silver, and the platinum group. The merits and demerits of various extraction methods are highlighted, with possible suggestions for improvements. The feasibility of hybrid extraction techniques, as well as the sustainability and environmental impact of every process, is explored.

This book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in extractive metallurgy, hydrometallurgy, chemical engineering, chemistry, and environmental engineering.

This book gives an overview of all the gold extraction processes along with their mechanistic study and environmental impact.

Reviews extraction techniques previously employed as well as recently evolved technology for gold leaching, provides technical flow sheets for processing of ores with a diversity of lixiviants and offers a compulsory overview of every gold processing technique

It also discusses recent integrated techniques including hydro- and bio-metallurgical techniques with examples

This book gives an overview of all the gold extraction processes along with their mechanistic study and environmental impact.

Reviews extraction techniques previously employed as well as recently evolved technology for gold leaching, provides technical flow sheets for processing of ores with a diversity of lixiviants and offers a compulsory overview of every gold processing technique

It also discusses recent integrated techniques including hydro- and bio-metallurgical techniques with examples

This book delves into the anthropogenic activities responsible for environmental hazards, their compensation, and potential mitigation strategies. It sheds light on the major contributors to the climate change issues aggravated by non-sustainable practices for the overexploitation of natural resources. Critical topics such as high emissions in primary mining, the recovery of energy-critical metals by urban mining, solid waste management, and forest conservation are explored, offering insights into the urgent challenges we face.

Amidst the rapid demand for resources and the expansion of human habitats, the book emphasizes the need for new approaches to natural resource management and introspection of our actions. Experts in the field discuss existing anthropogenic environmental hazards in detail, alongside environmental compensation, and effective mitigation approaches.

The book begins with a chapter dedicated to risk assessment in primary mining activities for precious metals, proposing potential routes for mitigation. Chapter 2 focuses on assessing and mitigating the environmental footprints of energy-critical metals used in permanent magnets. In Chapter 3, a case study examines sustainable resource utilization through end-of-life room air conditioner recycling. Additional chapters provide critical insights into:

The book concludes with a chapter discussing collaborative governance and non-monetary compensation mechanisms for sustainable forest management. Given its breadth, this book serves as an indispensable resource for researchers, policymakers, and environmental professionals seeking sustainable approaches to tackle pressing environmental challenges.

This book presents the proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Advances in Environmental Sustainability, Energy and Earth Science (AESEE-2024), held on March 14 - 16, in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, India. The conference offers a platform to discuss frontier areas of research and disseminate scientific information in the fields of environmental sustainability, energy and earth science, and it also offers an opportunity to learn and connect with the leading experts from academia, industry, policy makers, scientists and other professionals. These proceedings report on environmental challenges and the latest sustainable solutions by discussing biodiversity, climate action, water resources, biogeochemistry, biotechnology, and perspectives from diverse fields. The book outlines cutting-edge solutions like carbon sequestration strategies, and smart agricultural practices, emphasizing the role of innovation in achieving sustainability goals. Particular attention is given to green technologies and applications of biotechnology for pollution prevention. The inclusion of topics such as Women in Science & Engineering underscores the importance of diversity in environmental research. The book not only outlines scientific advancements but also recognises and celebrates the contributions of underrepresented groups, promoting inclusivity in the pursuit of sustainable solutions for the future. This book has a broad appeal, and students, researchers, professionals and policymakers interested in the fields of environmental sustainability, energy and earth science will find it a valuable account.