In this review the main standard and novel analytical techniques and methods for sampling,
sample preparation, detection and quantification of asbestos in soil and water are described …

Asbestos is an industrially important microfiber present in cement industries and some
mining sites and is very toxic to plant growth and development, but it has been neglected …

As a biomass material, tannins are used in the preparation of wood adhesives, but their poor
strength and water resistance has greatly limited their application. Therefore, it is necessary …

Serpentinite rocks testify to the ocean-floor metamorphism that took place and transformed
the original mineralogy and fabric of previous ultramafic rocks. Due to their tectonic and …

This paper presents the preliminary findings on a new mortar prepared with alkali-activated
seashell waste (AASW). Three mortars were manufactured with seashell waste to Activator …

Binder jetting is a promising additive manufacturing process to fabricate a wide range of
materials, including ceramics. The objective of this research is to investigate the effects of …

The nitric acid pressure leaching (the NAPL) process has caught people's attention owing to
the increasing demand for nickel and cobalt, and the gradual depletion of nickel sulfide. In …

Silicon is one of the most earth abundant elements, and thus, the fate and reactivity of
silicate materials are often important for various energy and environmental technologies …

Both occupational and environmental exposure to asbestos-mineral fibres can be
associated with lung diseases. The pathogenic effects are related to the dimension …

This study involved the reuse of residues, including fly ash (FA) and bottom ash (BA), from
municipal solid waste (MSW) incineration and reservoir sediment (RS) to make lightweight …