Making a Magnetorheological Fluid from Mining Tailings
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DOI: 10.1007/s11663-017-1096-4
Abstract: We have obtained magnetite mining tailings and used it to fabricate a magnetorheological fluid (MRF). Mineralogical and morphological characteristics were determined using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and energy dispersive spectrometry (EDS), as well as size and… read more here.
Keywords: mining tailings; viscosity; fluid; magnetorheological fluid ... See more keywords
Biochar mitigates bioavailability and environmental risks of arsenic in gold mining tailings from the eastern Amazon.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.114840
Abstract: Artisanal gold mining has generated tailings highly contaminated by arsenic (As) in Cachoeira do Piriá, eastern Amazon, leading to severe risks to the environment. Such risks should be mitigated considering the bioavailable concentration of the… read more here.
Keywords: environmental risks; mining; mining tailings; eastern amazon ... See more keywords
Characterization of mining tailings in México for the possible recovery of strategic elements
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jsames.2018.08.013
Abstract: Abstract The supply of minerals and energy is critical to a global society. Extraction of minerals results in the concurrent production of a significant volume of waste material, including tailings. The volume of tailings is… read more here.
Keywords: mining tailings; recovery; recovery strategic; characterization mining ... See more keywords
Environmental impact assessment of leachate from mining tailings using electrical resistivity imaging
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-08030-1
Abstract: The environmental difficulties from mining tailings arise mainly from legacy dump sites because these residues spread pollution through surrounding areas. Effective environmental management requires a comprehensive pre-assessment. An ERI, electrical resistivity imaging, system serves as… read more here.
Keywords: resistivity; leachate; electrical resistivity; mining tailings ... See more keywords
A promising application of biodegradable glue to improve the efficiency of biocrust inoculation on mining tailings in Brazil
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DOI: 10.1111/rec.14365
Abstract: The Fundão dam failure in Brazil stands as one of the most significant environmental disasters in global mining, causing extensive harm to soils and native vegetation. Despite ongoing restoration efforts, the potential of photosynthetic cryptogamic… read more here.
Keywords: biocrust; biodegradable glue; application; inoculation ... See more keywords
Recent Patents in Reuse of Metal Mining Tailings and Emerging Potential in Nanotechnology Applications.
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DOI: 10.2174/1872210514666201224104555
Abstract: BACKGROUND Reuse of waste materials present in the technosphere, such as the metal mining tailings is becoming a more economical and energy-efficient method for obtaining the raw materials than the classical mining. Number of patents… read more here.
Keywords: nanotechnology; mining tailings; metal mining; recent patents ... See more keywords
From Waste to Added-Value Product: Synthesis of Highly Crystalline LTA Zeolite from Ore Mining Tailings
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DOI: 10.3390/nano13081295
Abstract: The use of wastes is necessary to contribute to environmental sustainability. In this study, ore mining tailings were used as the raw material and precursor for the synthesis of LTA zeolite, a value-added product. Pre-treated… read more here.
Keywords: mining tailings; lta zeolite; synthesis;