Properties and assessment of applications of red mud (bauxite residue): current status and research needs

PS Reddy, NG Reddy, VZ Serjun, B Mohanty… - Waste and Biomass …, 2021 - Springer
In order to conserve natural resources and prevent waste generation, effective utilization of
industrial wastes and/or by-products for beneficial engineering applications becomes …

A review on comprehensive utilization of red mud and prospect analysis

L Wang, N Sun, H Tang, W Sun - Minerals, 2019 - mdpi.com
Red mud (RM) is a by-product of extracting of alumina from bauxite. Red mud contains high
quantities of alkali-generating minerals and metal ions, which can cause significant …

The microbiology of metal mine waste: Bioremediation applications and implications for planetary health

L Newsome, C Falagán - GeoHealth, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Mine wastes pollute the environment with metals and metalloids in toxic concentrations,
causing problems for humans and wildlife. Microorganisms colonize and inhabit mine …

Revitalizing contaminated lands: A state-of-the-art review on the remediation of mine-tailings using phytoremediation and genomic approaches

S Hassan, SS Bhadwal, M Khan, KU Nissa, RA Shah… - Chemosphere, 2024 - Elsevier
The mining industry has historically served as a critical reservoir of essential raw materials
driving global economic progress. Nevertheless, the consequential by-product known as …

Effect of phosphogypsum and poultry manure on aggregate-associated alkaline characteristics in bauxite residue

S Xue, W Ke, F Zhu, Y Ye, Z Liu, J Fan… - Journal of environmental …, 2020 - Elsevier
Bauxite residue is a highly alkaline solid waste with poor physical structure which ultimately
limits plant growth. Ecological reconstruction is an effective strategy to improve its …

Ecotoxicological risk assessment of revegetated bauxite residue: Implications for future rehabilitation programmes

E Di Carlo, A Boullemant, R Courtney - Science of the total environment, 2020 - Elsevier
Around 3 billion tonnes of bauxite residue (BR), the by-product of alumina extraction, have
been produced and stockpiled worldwide, representing a potential risk for the environment …

Evaluation of aggregate formation, stability and pore characteristics of bauxite residue following polymer materials addition

S Xue, N Huang, J Fan, Z Liu, Y Ye, Y He… - Science of the Total …, 2021 - Elsevier
Bauxite residue has poor physical conditions, which hinders plant growth and causes
potential environmental risks. Polymer materials have broad potential applications for …

Synergistic pyrolysis with Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) can neutralize bauxite residue

RS Júnior, MCR de Araújo Veloso, RA Moreno… - Process Safety and …, 2024 - Elsevier
It is estimated that approximately 1.2 tons of bauxite residue (BR) was generated per tonne
of alumina produced, and less than 3% of the annual generation is used. The high alkalinity …

The removal of phosphate by thermally treated red mud from water: The effect of surface chemistry on phosphate immobilization

JY Lin, M Kim, D Li, H Kim, C Huang - Chemosphere, 2020 - Elsevier
This study investigated thermal treatment of red mud (RM) and its effect on phase
composition, surface property, and sorption capacity exemplified by phosphate. Dehydration …

Alkaliphiles for comprehensive utilization of red mud (bauxite residue)—an alkaline waste from the alumina refinery

A Naykodi, SC Patankar, BN Thorat - Environmental Science and …, 2023 - Springer
The mining industry has powered the human endeavor to make life more innovative, flexible,
and comfortable. However, it has also led to concerns due to the increasing amount of …