La Hidrometalurgia del zinc: una solución sostenible para concentrados minerales y residuos mineros

Blanca Rosa Gonzalez Bonilla; Gloria Ivone Davila Pulido; Mitzue Garza Garcia; Danay Alexandra Charles

doi:10.36790/epistemus.v19i38.320

Authors

Blanca Rosa Gonzalez-Bonilla Universidad Autonoma de Coahuila https://orcid.org/0009-0006-1812-8346
Gloria Ivone Davila-Pulido Universidad Autonoma de Coahuila https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0255-9134
Mitzue Garza-Garcia Universidad Autonoma de Coahuila https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8558-6132
Danay Alexandra Charles Universidad Autonoma de Coahuila https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3016-6338

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36790/epistemus.v19i38.320

Keywords:

Mine waste, Zinc, Circular economy, Hydrometallurgy, Sustainability

Abstract

Zinc is a metal with various industrial applications that can be obtained through hydrometallurgical and pyrometallurgical processes. This review discusses the advances in the sustainable production of this metal. This approach involves the adoption of practices and processes that minimize environmental impact and promote the responsible use of resources. The various industrial applications of zinc and projected future demand are also explored. In addition, the extraction of zinc from secondary sources such as used batteries, electronic scrap, zinc alloys, among others, is reviewed. These processes introduce the concept of urban mining, which promotes the transition towards a circular economy. Recycling proves to be an economically viable activity and is also considered a way to reduce the volume of material sent to tailing dams.

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Author Biography

Blanca Rosa Gonzalez-Bonilla, Universidad Autonoma de Coahuila

Graduated from the Lic. Adolfo López Mateos Higher School of Engineering with a degree in Mineral and Energy Resources Engineering in 2020. Currently, she is pursuing a master's degree in exploration and sustainable use of mineral resources.
She has participated in renowned international conferences, such as the XXVIII International Congress on Extractive Metallurgy and the 6th IWA MEXICO Young Water Professionals Conference, where she has contributed innovative ideas and valuable perspectives to the scientific community. At the Latin American level, she has participated as an assistant and speaker in notable events such as the IX Latin American Congress of Works and Tunnels-Tunnel & Mining Online and the XI Latin American Congress of Paleontology.
At the national level, it has actively participated in events such as the 2nd Student Scientific Conference on Geosciences, the XXXII National Congress of Geochemistry-INAGEQ and the Science and Technology Meeting (ECyT) for a sustainable Coahuila, demonstrating its commitment to scientific development and technology of Mexico.
In addition to her outstanding academic career and participation in conferences, workshops and diploma courses, she has been an active member of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy since 2018, which underlines her continued commitment to the mining community internationally.

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