Recent advances in sample preparation methods for elemental and isotopic analysis of geological samples

W Zhang, Z Hu - Spectrochimica Acta Part B: Atomic Spectroscopy, 2019 - Elsevier
Abstract Knowledge of the elemental compositions and isotopic ratios of geological samples
is a prerequisite for geochemical research. For whole-rock elemental composition and …

Rapid microwave synthesis of Fe3O4-PVP@ ZIF-67 as highly effective peroxymonosulfate catalyst for degradation of bisphenol F and its mechanism analysis

J Cui, T Liu, Q Zhang, T Wang, X Hou - Chemical Engineering Journal, 2021 - Elsevier
Various metal-based heterogeneous catalysts activated peroxymonosulfate for organic
pollutants degradation are increasingly recognized as an environmentally important sewage …

Microwave treatment of electric arc furnace dust with PVC: dielectric characterization and pyrolysis-leaching

M Al-Harahsheh, S Kingman, L Al-Makhadmah… - Journal of hazardous …, 2014 - Elsevier
Microwave treatment of electric arc furnace dust (EAFD) with poly (vinyl chloride)(PVC) was
studied in this work. A comprehensive characterization of the dust as well as assessing the …

Comparison of USEPA digestion methods to heavy metals in soil samples

YJAB da Silva, CWA do Nascimento… - Environmental Monitoring …, 2014 - Springer
The use of appropriate analytical methods is of paramount importance for risk assessment
and monitoring of potentially toxic metals in soils. In this sense, the objective of this study …

Leaching behavior of zinc and lead from electric arc furnace dust–Poly (vinyl) chloride residues after oxidative thermal treatment

M Al-Harahsheh, S Altarawneh, M Al-Omari… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2021 - Elsevier
Oxidative thermal treatment of electric arc furnace dust (EAFD) mixed with poly (vinyl)
chloride (PVC) was carried out to study the impact of oxidizing environment on the extraction …

Microwave sample preparation for geochemical and ecological studies

IV Kubrakova, ES Toropchenova - Journal of Analytical Chemistry, 2013 - Springer
Microwave Sample Preparation for Geochemical and Ecological Studies Page 1 ISSN 1061
9348, Journal of Analytical Chemistry, 2013, Vol. 68, No. 6, pp. 467–476. © Pleiades Publishing …

Selective dissolution of zinc and lead from electric arc furnace dust via oxidative thermolysis with polyvinyl chloride and water-leaching process

M Al-Harahsheh, S Altarawneh, M Al-Omari - Hydrometallurgy, 2022 - Elsevier
Electric arc furnace dust (EAFD) is a troublesome metallurgical waste accumulated
worldwide in large quantities. In this work, EAFD mixed with polyvinyl chloride (EPVC) was …

Exploring the root-associated microbiome of the resurrection plant Myrothamnus flabellifolia

SM Tebele, RA Marks, JM Farrant - Plant and Soil, 2024 - Springer
Aims and background The resurrection plant Myrothamnus flabellifolia tolerates complete
desiccation and is a great model for studying how plants cope with extreme drought. Root …

Improved elemental quantification in copper ores by laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy with judicious data processing

M Velásquez, J Álvarez, C Sandoval, E Ramírez… - … Acta Part B: Atomic …, 2022 - Elsevier
The trading price and taxes of copper-concentrate exports depend on the chemical
composition. Valuable elements such as Cu, Ag, and Mo increase the price while the …

Pyrolysis of poly (vinyl chloride) and—electric arc furnacedust mixtures

M Al-Harahsheh, A Al-Otoom, L Al-Makhadmah… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2015 - Elsevier
An investigation into the pyrolysis kinetics of PVC mixed with electric arc furnace dust
(EAFD) was performed. Mixtures of both materials with varying PVC ratios (1: 1, 1: 2, 1: 3) …