Materials and Methods for Recovering Minerals from Industrial Wastewater
AssigneeLocus Solutions Ipco, LLC
InventorsGabriela KNESEL, Ronney SILVA, Cathrine MONYAKE, Juan CERVANTES
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Abstract
The subject invention provides safe, environmentally-friendly compositions and efficient methods for recovering materials from industrial wastewater. More specifically, the subject invention provides compositions derived from microorganisms for recovery of metals, elements, compounds, and minerals, which can be used for creating useful products.
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A method for recovering a metal, mineral, element, or compound from industrial wastewater, the method comprising:
- (i) contacting a recovery composition comprising a biosurfactant with industrial wastewater for a period of time to yield a treated wastewater;
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- (ii) separating the metal, mineral, element, or compound from the treated wastewater.
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A method for recovering a fat, oil, grease, or suspended solid from industrial wastewater, the method comprising:
- (i) contacting a recovery composition comprising a biosurfactant with industrial wastewater for a period of time to yield a treated wastewater;
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- (ii) separating the fat, oil, grease, or suspended solid from the treated wastewater.
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