Metal-biomass interactions a comparison of visualisation techniques available in South Africa

Moore, Beverly A; Mack, Cherie-Lynn; Duncan, John R; Burgess, Jo E

Title: Metal-biomass interactions a comparison of visualisation techniques available in South Africa
Creator: Moore, Beverly A
Creator: Mack, Cherie-Lynn
Creator: Duncan, John R
Creator: Burgess, Jo E
Subject: To be catalogued
Date Issued: 2009
Date: 2009
Type: text
Type: article
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/480518
Identifier: vital:78451
Identifier: https://hdl.handle.net/10520/EJC96905
Description: The interaction of metals and biological materials is of interest for reasons such as metal recovery, toxicity and production of high-value products such as gold and platinum nanoparticles. Understanding the way in which metals interact with the biomass surface and intracellular components provides insights into the biosorption and bioaccumulation processes and increases the potential for process optimisation. Three technologies are available for the qualitative visualisation of metal-biomass interactions in South Africa, namely, micro-PIXE, transmission electron microscopy and scanning electron microscopy coupled with energy-dispersive analysis of X-rays. Each technique provides unique information and has specific shortcomings which should be taken into account when selecting the appropriate technology. This paper focuses on evaluating the various techniques.
Format: 4 pages
Format: pdf
Language: English
Relation: South African Journal of Science
Relation: Moore, B.A., Mack, C., Duncan, J.R. and Burgess, J.E., 2009. Metal-biomass interactions: a comparison of visualisation techniques available in South Africa. South African Journal of Science, 105(3), pp.115-119
Relation: South African Journal of Science volume 103 number 5 115 119 2009 1996-7489
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