The scarcity of clean water resources leads to many scientific and technological
advancements in wastewater treatment processes. The recalcitrance of heavy metals in …

Society's hunger for commodities is leading to an increased consumption of minerals
considered critical or strategic. A range of minerals containing elements such as lithium (Li) …

Historical tailings storage facilities (TSFs) are either abandoned or sparsely rehabilitated
promoting acid mine drainage (AMD) formation and heavy metal release. To sustainably …

Abstract" Affordable and clean energy" is enshrined in the UN Sustainable Development
Goals (SDGs;# 7) because of its importance in supporting the sustainable development of …

Rare earth minerals (REMs) contain rare earth elements (REEs) that are important in
modern technologies due to their unique magnetic, phosphorescent, and catalytic …

The recovery of fine mineral particles in flotation is limited owing to the low collision
probability between the particles and air bubbles. The carrier flotation method can enhance …

The widespread use of copper in various industries leads to a wide range of copper-
containing wastewater (CCW) sources, which cause varying degrees of damage to humans …

Ionic liquids (ILs) have recently been reported as promising collectors for rare earth minerals
(REMs), but how they improve REM floatability is still not well understood. In this study, six …

Without treatment, the harmful effects of acid mine drainage (AMD) lead to the destruction of
surrounding ecosystems, including serious health impacts to affected communities. Active …

Microplastics (MPs), defined as plastics with diameters between 1 and 5000 µm, are
problematic pollutants in the environment, but their removal is challenging because of their …