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View article: Microplastic Removal by Flotation: Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Research Trends
Microplastic Removal by Flotation: Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Research Trends Open
Microplastic (MP) pollution is a global concern due to its persistence, ubiquity, and potential ecological and health risks. Although various MP separation techniques exist, flotation has gained attention as a promising approach adapted fr…
View article: Nanosilica-Based Hybrid Hydrophobic Coatings for Stone Heritage Conservation: An Overview
Nanosilica-Based Hybrid Hydrophobic Coatings for Stone Heritage Conservation: An Overview Open
Hybrid hydrophobic coatings (HHCs), which combine organic and inorganic materials, have demonstrated superior weathering resistance compared to conventional organic coatings in conserving stone heritage structures. Among the inorganic comp…
View article: Limestone-Based Hybrid Passive Treatment for Copper-Rich Acid Mine Drainage: From Laboratory to Field
Limestone-Based Hybrid Passive Treatment for Copper-Rich Acid Mine Drainage: From Laboratory to Field Open
Acid mine drainage (AMD) is an environmental concern that needs to be addressed by some mining industries because of its high concentrations of metals and acidity that destroy affected ecosystems. Its formation typically persists beyond th…
View article: Phytochemical, Antioxidant and Anticancer Properties of Ayusip (Vaccinium uliginosum L.) from Benguet Province, Philippines
Phytochemical, Antioxidant and Anticancer Properties of Ayusip (Vaccinium uliginosum L.) from Benguet Province, Philippines Open
Traditional medicinal knowledge remains an important source of healthcare for many communities in the Philippines, particularly in rural and Indigenous areas where access to modern treatments is limited. In this context, Vaccinium uliginos…
View article: Life Cycle Assessment of Phosphogypsum as Filler Material for Coal Fly Ash-Based Geopolymer
Life Cycle Assessment of Phosphogypsum as Filler Material for Coal Fly Ash-Based Geopolymer Open
The global accumulation of phosphogypsum (PG), with annual generation exceeding 175 Mt/year, presents significant environmental challenges. While studies have demonstrated PG's potential as a filler material in geopolymer composite, compre…
View article: Heavy Metal Pollution Assessment and Survey of Rhizosphere Bacterial Communities from Saccharum spontaneum L. in a Rehabilitated Nickel-Laterite Mine in the Philippines
Heavy Metal Pollution Assessment and Survey of Rhizosphere Bacterial Communities from Saccharum spontaneum L. in a Rehabilitated Nickel-Laterite Mine in the Philippines Open
In this study, we assessed soil pollutants and surveyed the bacterial communities using 16S rRNA sequencing to better understand how to improve rehabilitation strategies for nickel-laterite mines in the Philippines. Representative soil sam…
View article: Recovery of Fine Rare Earth Minerals from Simulated Tin Tailings by Carrier Magnetic Separation: Selective Heterogeneous Agglomeration with Coarse Magnetite Particles
Recovery of Fine Rare Earth Minerals from Simulated Tin Tailings by Carrier Magnetic Separation: Selective Heterogeneous Agglomeration with Coarse Magnetite Particles Open
The demand for rare earth elements (REEs) is continuously increasing due to the important roles they play in low-carbon and green energy technologies. Unfortunately, the global REE reserves are limited and concentrated in only a few countr…
View article: Integrating indigenous knowledge and skills in mining operations: A systematic literature review
Integrating indigenous knowledge and skills in mining operations: A systematic literature review Open
View article: The effects of ultraviolet irradiation treatment on the surface properties of microplastics
The effects of ultraviolet irradiation treatment on the surface properties of microplastics Open
Microplastics (MPs) are persistent pollutants of water bodies and pose significant risks to ecosystems and human health due to their non-biodegradable nature, small size, and inherently hydrophobic surface property. To remove MPs, flotatio…
View article: Preliminary flotation experiments to concentrate lithium-bearing mica from Thailand
Preliminary flotation experiments to concentrate lithium-bearing mica from Thailand Open
Lithium (Li) is critical for modern technologies, especially in renewable energy and clean storage applications. In Thailand, lithium (Li)-bearing mica (e.g., lepidolite in Li-bearing pegmatites) presents an opportunity for local Li resour…
View article: Synthesis of Iron-Based and Aluminum-Based Bimetals: A Systematic Review
Synthesis of Iron-Based and Aluminum-Based Bimetals: A Systematic Review Open
Bimetals—materials composed of two metal components with dissimilar standard reduction–oxidation (redox) potentials—offer unique electronic, optical, and catalytic properties, surpassing monometallic systems. These materials exhibit not on…
View article: Effects of Salinity Level on Microplastic Removal in Simulated Waters Using Agglomeration–Micro-Flotation
Effects of Salinity Level on Microplastic Removal in Simulated Waters Using Agglomeration–Micro-Flotation Open
This study investigates the removal of microplastics (MPs) from simulated freshwater, brackish water, and seawater using a novel agglomeration–micro-flotation technique. This method combines particle size enlargement, facilitated by kerose…
View article: Application of Surface-Modified Natural Magnetite as a Magnetic Carrier for Microplastic Removal from Water
Application of Surface-Modified Natural Magnetite as a Magnetic Carrier for Microplastic Removal from Water Open
This study investigates the modification and application of natural, micro-scale magnetite (Fe3O4)—an iron oxide mineral and one of the most abundant iron ores in the world—as a magnetic carrier for removing six common types of microplasti…
View article: A mixed media approach using locally available neutralizing materials for the passive treatment of acid mine drainage
A mixed media approach using locally available neutralizing materials for the passive treatment of acid mine drainage Open
Acid mine drainage (AMD) is generally managed via active or passive treatment strategies. Between the two, passive treatment is explored as a more sustainable alternative, especially for abandoned and legacy mines due to their low energy, …
View article: Weave structures of polyester fabric affect the tensile strength and microplastic fiber emission during the laundry process
Weave structures of polyester fabric affect the tensile strength and microplastic fiber emission during the laundry process Open
View article: A Novel Water Pollution Index for Domestic Water Quality Assessment in the Acid Mine Drainage-Impacted Mining Area
A Novel Water Pollution Index for Domestic Water Quality Assessment in the Acid Mine Drainage-Impacted Mining Area Open
View article: Development of limestone-based passive treatment system for copper-rich acid mine drainage
Development of limestone-based passive treatment system for copper-rich acid mine drainage Open
This study developed a system intended to treat a copper-rich acid mine drainage (AMD) in a legacy mine in Sto. Niño, Tublay, Benguet, Philippines. Based on previous sampling campaigns in the area, Cu and Mn concentrations and pH exceed th…
View article: Life Cycle Assessment of Phosphogypsum as Filler Material for Coal Fly Ash-Based Geopolymer
Life Cycle Assessment of Phosphogypsum as Filler Material for Coal Fly Ash-Based Geopolymer Open
View article: Valorization of Phosphogypsum through Optimized Calcium Extraction via Salt and Acid Leaching for Indirect Mineral Carbonation Applications
Valorization of Phosphogypsum through Optimized Calcium Extraction via Salt and Acid Leaching for Indirect Mineral Carbonation Applications Open
View article: Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) microplastics affect angiogenesis and central nervous system (CNS) development of duck embryo
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) microplastics affect angiogenesis and central nervous system (CNS) development of duck embryo Open
Prolonged exposure to teratogens is known to cause neural tube defects (NTDs), a severe malformation of the central nervous system (CNS) that significantly contributes to global infant mortality. In recent years, exposure to nanoplastics (…
View article: Working with the community for the rehabilitation of legacy mines: Approaches and lessons learned from the literature
Working with the community for the rehabilitation of legacy mines: Approaches and lessons learned from the literature Open
View article: Municipal Solid Waste Incineration (MSWI) Fly Ash as a Potential Adsorbent for Phosphate Removal
Municipal Solid Waste Incineration (MSWI) Fly Ash as a Potential Adsorbent for Phosphate Removal Open
Phosphorus, in the form of phosphate, is an essential nutrient used in agriculture, but in excess, it becomes harmful to the environment by promoting the eutrophication of aquatic ecosystems, leading to oxygen depletion and phytoplankton o…
View article: Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal and ritual plants utilized by the indigenous communities of Benguet province, Philippines
Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal and ritual plants utilized by the indigenous communities of Benguet province, Philippines Open
Background The Sto. Niño site in Benguet province, Philippines was once a mining area that has now been transformed into an agricultural land. In this area, there has been significant integration of the three indigenous people (IPs) Ibaloi…
View article: Isolation and Characterization of Indigenous Ureolytic Bacteria from Mindanao, Philippines: Prospects for Microbially Induced Carbonate Precipitation (MICP)
Isolation and Characterization of Indigenous Ureolytic Bacteria from Mindanao, Philippines: Prospects for Microbially Induced Carbonate Precipitation (MICP) Open
Microbially induced carbonate precipitation (MICP), a widespread phenomenon in nature, is gaining attention as a low-carbon alternative to ordinary Portland cement (OPC) in geotechnical engineering and the construction industry for sustain…
View article: The Influence of Textile Type, Textile Weight, and Detergent Dosage on Microfiber Emissions from Top-Loading Washing Machines
The Influence of Textile Type, Textile Weight, and Detergent Dosage on Microfiber Emissions from Top-Loading Washing Machines Open
The use of washing machines to wash textiles gradually breaks down synthetic fibers like polyethylene terephthalate (PET) or polyester (PES) in diverse clothing materials, a process that is growing in notoriety because it generates micropl…
View article: A Mixed Media Approach Using Locally Available Neutralizing Materials for the Passive Treatment of Acid Mine Drainage
A Mixed Media Approach Using Locally Available Neutralizing Materials for the Passive Treatment of Acid Mine Drainage Open
Acid mine drainage (AMD)—the strongly acidic and highly polluted effluents from mine sites—are generally managed via active or passive treatment. Active treatment strategies are effective but requires continuous input of energy, chemicals …
View article: Characterization of Coal Fly Ash from the Philippines and Extraction of Rare Earth Elements Using Mixed Mineral-Organic Acids
Characterization of Coal Fly Ash from the Philippines and Extraction of Rare Earth Elements Using Mixed Mineral-Organic Acids Open
View article: Modified Diglycolamide Resin: Characterization and Potential Application for Rare Earth Element Recovery
Modified Diglycolamide Resin: Characterization and Potential Application for Rare Earth Element Recovery Open
Rare earth elements (REEs) are crucial for green energy applications due to their unique properties, but their extraction poses sustainability challenges because the global supply of REEs is concentrated in a few countries, particularly Ch…
View article: Quality Improvement of Low-Grade Calcium Carbonate Using Induced Roll Magnetic Separator
Quality Improvement of Low-Grade Calcium Carbonate Using Induced Roll Magnetic Separator Open
Calcium carbonate (CaCO3) is an essential raw material in the manufacture of goods and industrial products like cement, rubber, paper, paints, food, and medicines.For this compound to be economically valuable, however, its quality needs to…
View article: Recent Studies and Technologies in the Separation of Polyvinyl Chloride for Resources Recycling: A Systematic Review
Recent Studies and Technologies in the Separation of Polyvinyl Chloride for Resources Recycling: A Systematic Review Open
Material recycling and thermal treatment are the two most common recycling methods employed for plastic waste management. Thermal treatment for energy recovery is more widely applied compared with material recycling because the latter requ…