This book introduces the latest research regarding the adsorption of heavy metals, toxic ions, and organic compounds at the interfaces of water/minerals, such as mineralogical characterizations, surface chemistry, and modification of natural minerals as adsorbents, as well as the adsorption of cations, anions, and organic compounds in water. Presenting findings by the authors and their co-workers, the book helps readers grasp the principals and benefits of using minerals for water treatment, as well as the advanced technologies in the area developed over last 30 years, especially the last 10 years.

Presents natural minerals as absorbents for water treatment Includes a special chapter on bioadsorption of minerals Describes techniques for the dewatering of mineral adsorbents

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Dr. Bowen Li is a Research Professor at the Department of Materials Science and Engineering and Institute of Materials Processing at Michigan Technological University, USA. His research interests include applied mineralogy, materials characterization, metal extraction, ceramic processing, antimicrobial surface treatment, and solid waste reuse. He has authored over 100 publications, authored/co-edited 8 books, and holds 15 patents. Dr. Li received his Ph.D. in Mineralogy and Petrology from China University of Geosciences Beijing in 1998, and his Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Michigan Technological University, USA, in 2008. He has been an active member in The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society, the Society for Metals, Mining and Exploration, and the China Ceramic Society.

Dr. Shaoxian Song is the Chief Professor and Dean of the School of Resources and Environmental Engineering at Wuhan University of Technology, China, and is also a Tenured Professor at the Universidad Autonoma de San Luis Potosi, Mexico. He received his Ph.D. in Mineral Engineering from the Central South University, China. He worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Toronto, Canada. He has authored about 300 publications, including three books in the areas of colloid chemistry, mineral engineering, and water treatment. He is a member of the Mexican Academy of Science.

Inhalt
Mineral Adsorbents and Characteristics.- Surface Chemistry of Mineral Adsorbents.- Modification of Mineral Surfaces and Microstructures.- Adsorption of Minerals to Anions.- Adsorption of Minerals to Cations.- Adsorption of Minerals to Organic Compounds.- Bioadsorption of Minerals.-Contaminated Water Treatment.- Dewatering of Mineral Adsorbents.