Cement production has the largest carbon-footprint since it leads to the release of carbon dioxide and enormous energy consumption. Therefore, scientific research is being conducted worldwide on the possibility of using other materials that can be us...
Over the last decades, the needs of the contemporary way of life and the ongoing population growth have affected the construction industry by causing rapid development of the sector. This accretion combined with the challenging management of construc...
The application of H2 to pre-reduce manganese ores is a sustainable approach to performing decarbonization in the ferroalloy industry. The process has been extensively studied and tested in a lab-to-pilot scale in the HAlMan EU project. This work pre...
This study focuses on developing new surface modification methods for photocatalytic cementitious composites. The question that was investigated was if superabsorbent polymers can act as an intermediate environment, intensifying the incorporation of...
Diatomites are mineral resources formed from diatoms. They are widely used in sorption processes, medicine, cosmetology, and in protecting animals from parasites. Attempts are being made to incorporate them into concretes and construction binders to...
This experimentation focuses on an inner transition metal oxide-based nanostructure LaFeO3 which was fabricated by a hydrothermal route for photocatalytic degradation of dye under visible light irradiation. The fabricated nanostructure was characteri...
Herein, two commercially available spiral-wound nanofiltration (NF) and reverse-osmosis (RO) membrane elements were tested for aqueous ammonium nitrate salt separation. The effect of feed concentration and salt rejection as a function of transmembran...
Critical and Strategic Raw Materials European Union’s policies are targeting the production of fundamental raw materials from internal sources, fostering the recovery of relevant quantities of materials from the existing mining facilities in Eu...
The mining industry is by nature a challenging and demanding sector. Beyond ore extraction, management, processing, and transportation are involved in mining activities. Mining operations, often located in geographically remote and isolated areas, ar...
Curcumin, an active ingredient in turmeric, has various biological activities, but its low solubility and limited bioavailability hinder its therapeutic use. To address this, we created dual pH- and thermo-sensitive nanogels (NGs) from poly-N-isoprop...
In order to design and optimize building materials containing phase changing material (PCM), it is important to accurately characterize the thermal properties of these composites: the enthalpy curve and its hysteresis. This paper presents the initial...
Innovative drug delivery systems show how pharmaceuticals are administered to the site of action in order to produce the therapeutic effect. Fungal infections are a problem today on a global scale. There is no medical cover-up in the world regarding...
The conventional lithium extraction method involves the calcination of a-spodumene at 1050 °C so that it can be converted to the more-reactive b-spodumene and then a sulfuric acid roasting step at 250 °C. Lithium is finally extracted via leac...
This research delves into asymmetric supercapacitor (ASC) design, utilizing activated carbon from bamboo poles (AC) and electrodeposited polyaniline (PANI) on nickel foam (NF) as key active components. The composite electrode formed from AC and PANI...
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of basalt flour addition, replacing quartz sand, and its proportion on fly ash-based geopolymers’ properties. As a base material, F-grade fly ash was used. The activation process was carried o...
Geopolymer composites provide an environmentally friendly alternative to cement-based composites in the construction industry. Due to their distinctive material composition, geopolymers also exhibit electrically conductive properties, which permit th...
Bricks consume a massive quantity of clay. Using clay bricks causes erosion, lowers the water table, and harms the environment. This research examined various waste materials, including fly ash, quarry dust, marble dust, eggshell powder (ESP), and ri...
The presence of chemicals, heavy metals, and colorants from textile effluents in water represent a significant health risk. To address this, a range of treatment methods, including ion exchange, membrane processes, physicochemical approaches, and bio...
The comparative study of TiN and VN interaction at mechanical alloying (MA) of the equimolar TiN-VN mixture in a ball mill and after high pressure, high temperature (HPHT) sintering of the cBN-TiN-VN charge, which contains 35 vol.% of this mixture, i...
The functionalization of nanostructured materials finds many applications in the food industry. Some of these areas include nanosensors and new packaging materials. Nanosensors are used for the detection of toxic and nonedible components in food. In...
Zinc Aluminate is an excellent dielectric material suitable for a variety of technological applications due to its high-quality factor, low dielectric loss, and appreciable conductivity. Here in this study, the preparation of Zn1−xMxAl2O4 (M =...
The vulnerability of economies and the associated familiar lifestyles have led to numerous policy measures in Europe. The proposed Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) sets indicative targets for 2030. A sustainable change in the supply situation requir...
A frequent type of hair loss that affects both men and women, androgenetic alopecia is indicated by the gradual miniaturization of hair follicles, which results in thinner and shorter hair growth cycles. Despite the availability of various treatment...
By-pass filter dust (BPD) is one of the main by-products produced and collected during the cement production process, being a potential atmospheric and subsoil pollutant. In this paper, the utilization of BPD by partially replacing a conventional fil...
Mining activities are a form of severe anthropogenic stress and result in water and soil contamination in mining sites. A decline in the quality of water affects humans directly through water consumption or indirectly through contaminated food consum...
Lithium, that is now exclusively produced outside the European Union (EU), is needed urgently for the green energy transition. The EU has promising lithium projects; however, the social license to operate (SLO) is important for their long-term viabil...
Chromite ore occurs mainly in ophiolitic mineral complexes and within ultrabasic rocks. As a result, the mining and enrichment processes applied to this ore lead to the production of large amounts of ultrabasic rocks, considered to be a waste stream....
A new gravitational energy storage system is studied, which uses a reversible conveyor belt to elevate granular material and a regenerative motor for energy harvesting during the downward movement of material. This system can be installed in decommis...
The present study was conducted to develop highly ordered facile TiO2 nanotubes (TiNTs) at two different applied voltages using two-step electrochemical anodization for the application in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). The nanotube fabrication i...
Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have rapidly become a hot area of research in the photovoltaic field due to their (e.g., 26.2%), ease of fabrication, and low cost. Over the last decade the electron transport layer (ETL) has been one of the most critica...
This paper deals with the issue of fastening sheet-metal components on the facades of contemporary buildings that are massively insulated with external thermal insulation composite systems. This research focused on facades with thin-layer acrylic pla...
Geopolymers are inorganic materials resulting from the synthesis of silicon and aluminum in a polycondensation reaction. In this study, coal mine waste material from the Wieczorek mine in the Śląskie Voivodeship was used to produce geopolym...
In recent decades, geopolymer concrete has often been viewed as an alternative to traditional concrete. Although its comparatively lower production of greenhouse gas emissions during a lifecycle is usually mentioned at the top of the list of benefits...
Geopolymer materials are attracting increasing interest from scientists due to their specific properties and the possibility of using waste materials from the power industry for their production. The most common raw material for their production is f...
This article presents the results of an experimental investigation into the mitigation of the alkali–silica reaction (ASR) resulting from using low-grade clay calcined at 850 °C. The clay used in the experiment was domestic clay with an Al2...
The study focuses on enhancing the reactivity of the fine size fraction of construction and demolition waste (CDW) by mechanical activation in a stirred media mill. Systematic measurements were carried out to monitor the change in cement stone reacti...
Sulfur recovery units are integral to the oil and gas industry, addressing the release of hazardous gases, particularly hydrogen sulfide. These units facilitate the conversion of H2S into elemental sulfur, aligning with stringent environmental regula...
The unique properties of nanomaterials along with their suitability for photonics applications can be explored by dispersing nanodopants in a transparent glass matrix. As a rule, the creation of glass nanocomposites involves the synthesis of nanopart...
The presented paper describes the study of ligand-exchange dependent properties of mercury chalcogenides (HgS, HgTe) colloidal quantum-dot thin films. Thin films of colloidal quantum dots of mercury telluride and mercury sulfide were prepared using a...
Gemfibrozil is a benzene derivative of valeric acid that belongs to the class of medications known as fibrates. Its chemical name is 5-(2,5 dimethylphenoxy)-2,2-dimethylpentanoic acid. It is the treatment of choice in clinical settings for hyperlipid...
Bismuth vanadate (BiVO4) has been investigated as a photocatalyst of great interest due to its ability to harvest photons efficiently in the visible spectral region. In addition, powdered BiVO4 shows high photochemical stability, good dispersibility,...
Due to growing industrialization and population increase, water scarcity is becoming a major global concern. Desalination is often regarded as a potential solution to the worldwide water crisis; however, due to rising prices and energy usage, desalin...
Energy is the primary concern of the modern era and the requirement of energy is being increased day by day; energy resources are not sufficiently available for sustainable development. It is crucial to generate affordable and pollution-free sources...
The successful commercialization of the results of research works, R&D projects and inventions, as well as the cooperation between research centres, industry and business, is becoming commonplace and crucial in regional development. Regardless of...
The purpose of this study is to explore the potential influence of cyclic freezing–thawing on the flexural strength of Greek natural stones that are extensively utilized for construction or decoration purposes. Such testing approaches are an in...
To combat the detrimental impacts of climate change and meet the obligations outlined in the 2015 Paris Agreement, Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) has emerged as a crucial technology with significant potential for achieving climate ta...
Risk management (RM) as a management technique has developed significantly over the past 20 years globally to address risks. RM is often linked to financial, reputational, and quality risks. The purpose of this article is to shed light on how the ext...
Supply risk and economic importance are the key aspects controlling the metals classified as critical. Several of the critical metals are also classified as rare based on their restricted geological availability. In Europe, numerous mineralizations h...
Bauxite residue (BR), an alkaline industrial waste, is a major byproduct of the alumina production process known as the Bayer process. The Bayer process generates a byproduct known as bauxite residue (red mud). This residue was leached with sulfuric...
Geothermal energy is typically produced by a collection of wells which drain a reservoir. Engineers’ experience and reservoir monitoring data are employed to properly determine the wells in operation and their production rate. However, identify...
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