公开(公告)号：WO1991003424A1

公开(公告)日：1991-03-21

申请号：PCT/US1990004977

申请日：1990-08-31

Applicant: TECHNICAL RESEARCH, INC.

Inventor： TECHNICAL RESEARCH, INC. ,  BOWERS-IRONS, Gail, L., A. ,  PEASE, John, R. ,  TRAN, Quynh, K. ,  GIBB, Tracy ,  PRYOR, Robert, J. ,  HADDAD, Sandra

IPC: C01G17/00

CPC classification number: C12N15/52 ,  C12P3/00 ,  C12R1/01 ,  C22B3/18 ,  C22B13/04 ,  C22B19/20 ,  C22B25/04 ,  C22B41/00 ,  C22B58/00 ,  Y02P10/234 ,  Y10S423/17

Abstract: A high temperature process for leaching selected metal compounds, such as gallium or germanium, from ores containing those selected metal compounds is disclosed. The method generally includes contacting metal-containing ores with an admixture of nutrient medium and bacteria capable of leaching selected metal compounds contained in the ore. Preferably, bacteria designated as ATCC 53921 are used in the method. The ore is typically crushed prior to contacting it with the admixture, and the process is carried out at between 62 DEG C and 75 DEG C and at a pH of between 1.0 and 2.5. The method presents a novel process for recovering valuable metals from ores which are otherwise difficult or impossible to recover. Metals which are particularly recoverable using the present method are germanium, gallium and mixtures thereof.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于从含有这些选择的金属化合物的矿石中浸出所选择的金属化合物如镓或锗的高温方法。 该方法通常包括使含金属矿石与营养培养基和能够浸出矿石中所含金属化合物的细菌的混合物接触。 优选地，在该方法中使用指定为ATCC 53921的细菌。 矿石通常在与混合物接触之前被粉碎，并且该方法在62℃至75℃之间和在1.0至2.5之间的pH下进行。 该方法提出了从矿石中回收有价值的金属的新方法，否则其难于或不可能恢复。 使用本方法特别可回收的金属是锗，镓及其混合物。

公开(公告)号：WO1991003327A1

公开(公告)日：1991-03-21

申请号：PCT/US1990004938

申请日：1990-08-31

Applicant: TECHNICAL RESEARCH, INC.

Inventor： TECHNICAL RESEARCH, INC. ,  BOWERS-IRONS, Gail, L., A. ,  TRAN, Quynh, K. ,  PRYOR, Robert, J.

IPC: B08B07/00

CPC classification number: C22B21/0007 ,  B08B7/00 ,  B44D3/16 ,  C09D9/00 ,  C12N15/75 ,  C12N15/78 ,  C12R1/07 ,  C12R1/38 ,  Y02P10/212

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of microorganisms to degrade and remove coatings, such as paint, epoxy resins, and comestible polymeric coatings, from the surface of aluminum beverage cans. The method includes contacting aluminum surfaces with an admixture of nutrient media and bacteria capable of biodegrading paints and epoxies. A preferable bacteria for use in the method is that designated as ATCC #53922. ATCC #53922 is a mixed culture of Pseudomonas picketti and a Bacillus species. The method presents an improved method for recycling coated aluminum surfaces. At present, aluminum products are subjected to incineration to remove the coatings prior to recycling; incineration is destructive of the aluminum product and causes air pollution through release of toxic substances, including dioxins. An apparatus suitable practicing the method is also disclosed, generally comprising a container (13), a temperature regulator (16) and an agitator (14) to mix the admixture inside the container.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及使用微生物从铝饮料罐表面降解和去除涂料，如油漆，环氧树脂和可食用聚合物涂层。 该方法包括使铝表面与营养培养基和能够生物降解油漆和环氧树脂的细菌的混合物接触。 用于该方法的优选细菌是指定为ATCC＃53922。 ATCC＃53922是Pseudomonas picketti和芽孢杆菌属物种的混合培养物。 该方法提出了一种用于回收镀铝表面的改进方法。 目前，铝产品经过焚烧除去涂层，然后再循环使用; 焚烧是铝制品的破坏性，并通过释放有毒物质（包括二恶英）引起空气污染。 还公开了一种适用于该方法的设备，通常包括容器（13），温度调节器（16）和搅拌器（14），以将混合物混合在容器内部。