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Evaluation of biosorbents as an alternative for mercury cyanide removal from aqueous solution
(2023-12)
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Restricted access - publisher's policyWorldwide, artisanal gold miners currently use and lose over 2000 t/year of mercury, which causes massive social and environmental problems. The combined use of mercury and cyanide by artisanal processing centers have ... -
Selective recovery of antimony from Sb-bearing copper concentrates by integration of alkaline sulphide leaching solutions and microwave-assisted heating: A new sustainable processing route
(Elsevier, 2024-11-15)
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Restricted access - publisher's policyThe technical feasibility of leaching antimony from an antimony-bearing copper sulphide concentrate, using alkaline sulphide solutions and microwave-assisted and non-assisted heating technology, is investigated at a ... -
Recovery of ammonia from centrate water in urban waste water treatment plants via direct contact membrane distillation: Process performance in long-term pilot-scale operation
(Elsevier, 2023-02)
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Open AccessOur current industrial ammonia cycle is far from being sustainable – while intense energy is required to produce ammonia – almost half of it ends up in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) where is finally transformed and ... -
The role of nanofiltration modelling tools in the design of sustainable valorisation of metal-influenced acidic mine waters: The Aznalcóllar open-pit case
(2023-01)
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Open AccessAcid Mine Waters (AMWs) are considered the most challenging environmental problem in the Iberian Pyrite Belt (South of Spain) so far, being characterised by an acidic pH (H2SO4-based), high content of heavy metals (e.g. ... -
The characterization of black mass from spent lithium-Ion scooter batteries using multi-analytical techniques
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2025-04-01)
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Open AccessThe process of recycling lithium-ion batteries is drawing global attention due to a shortage of critical raw materials (CRMs), a sustainable and environmentally friendly approach that meets the needs of many industries. ... -
Integrating diffusion dialysis for sustainable acid recovery from ion exchange regeneration stages: characterization of metal and non-metal ions migration
(Elsevier, 2024-06-07)
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Open AccessSeawater mining presents a potential option for recovering the European Union’s Critical Raw Materials (CRMs), but direct extraction from seawater is challenging due to their low concentrations, as most of them are Trace ... -
Electrodialysis with bipolar membranes to valorise saline waste streams: analysing the fate of valuable minor elements
(Elsevier, 2025-01)
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Restricted access - publisher's policyBrine mining can represent a valuable non-conventional resource for the extraction of Mg, Li, B, Sr and other Trace Elements (TEs) such as Rb, Cs, whose recoveries require chemical reagents such as alkaline and acidic ... -
Evaluation of enhanced nanofiltration membranes for improving magnesium recovery schemes from seawater/brine: integrating experimental performing data with a techno-economic assessment
(2024-06-01)
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Restricted access - publisher's policyThe global demand for valuable metals and minerals necessitates the exploration of alternative, sustainable approaches to mineral recovery. Seawater mining has emerged as a promising option, offering a vast reserve of ... -
Sustainable urban water management: Evaluating two pilot-scale advanced decentralized treatment systems for removal of organic contaminants of emerging concern in reclaimed groundwater
(Elsevier, 2024-10)
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Restricted access - publisher's policyThe rapid growth of population and the effects of climate change have placed unprecedented pressure on urban water supplies and pollution control. Consequently, it is essential to explore new local water resources in ... -
Size-dependent wetting contact angles at the nanoscale defined by equimolar surfaces and surfaces of tension
(Springer, 2024-12-01)
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Open AccessThe wetting characteristics of fluids play a crucial role in various fields of interface and surface science. Contact angle serves as a fundamental indicator of wetting behavior. However, accurate quantification of wetting ... -
Towards a sustainable recovery of polyphenols from agrifood waste: Performance of polymeric sorbents with natural deep eutectic solvent extracts
(Elsevier, 2024-09-01)
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Open AccessOlive oil production generates large amounts of waste, which contains phenolic compounds at relevant concentrations. In recent years, interest in the recovery of these compounds has grown to take advantage of their natural ... -
Sorption strategies for recovering critical raw materials: extracting trace elements from saltworks brines
(Elsevier, 2024-10)
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Open AccessRising population, industrialisation, and resource demand intensify resource limitations, particularly critical for European Union (EU) industries dependent on raw materials. Based on economic importance and supply risk, ...