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Digital transformation is emerging as a driver of sweeping change in the world around us. Digitalization reduces chance of human errors.
18 March 2022 5,853 1 View
The United Nations says we could have just 12 years left to limit a climate change catastrophe. The climate emergency has resulted from humans putting additional greenhouse gases in our...
25 March 2019 5,445 11 View
Hydrogen makes an extraordinarily efficient and clean fuel. Three times as energy-efficient as petrol, Nasa used it to power its space shuttles. It can be used to generate electricity and only...
23 March 2019 5,681 4 View
Cancer is not a single disease with a single type of treatment. There are more than 200 different types of cancer, each with its own name and treatment. Medical tests can look for many inherited...
22 March 2019 423 5 View
Mitigating anthropomorphic CO2 emissions is one of todays most important scientific challenges.
21 March 2019 6,509 0 View
We are now living in a 400ppm carbon dioxde world with levels unlikely to drop below the symbolic milestone in our lifetimes, say scientists .
19 March 2019 3,280 6 View
Many reagents are used as pH modifiers (like acids/ alkalis), dispersants (sodium silicate), depressants (cyanides, silicates, polymers, bisulphides), activators (copper sulphate) in the flotation...
04 March 2019 3,816 2 View
Studies of underground miners exposed to radon have consistently demonstrated an exposure-related increase in lung cancer risk; based on this evidence, radon is classified as a known human carcinogen
26 January 2019 5,076 9 View
In order to realize the potential of microalgal biodiesel there is a need for substantial impetus involving interventions to radically improve lipid yields upstream
21 January 2019 4,716 2 View
The industry has adjusted its mining methods from those needed for high-grade underground deposits to those for low-grade, open-pit, polymetallic deposits. Meanwhile, large free-milling gold...
04 January 2019 9,755 4 View
Thermal power generation through coal combustion produces minute particle of ash(Fly Ash) that causes serious environment problems.
30 December 2018 2,474 3 View
Hydrogen is an eco-friendly fuel in part because when it burns, the result is water. However, there are no convenient suitable natural sources for pure hydrogen. Today, hydrogen is obtained by...
09 December 2018 8,723 8 View
Blast furnance fue dust is one of the solid waste generated in the process of iron making through the route of blast furnances.The blast furnance conains substantial quantities of iron &...
29 November 2018 9,617 3 View
Diamond recovery requires a sophisticated system that has evolved greatly over the years and which benefits from today’s advanced technology.
25 November 2018 8,086 2 View
Mining is the most dominant industrial sector in many countries with precious metal reserves. These countries already attracted industries and investors with ample opportunity for world economy,...
25 November 2018 9,669 3 View
There are are a large number of emerging areas for uses of copper.These include e- vehicles,renewable energy sector,in starter and rotors of giant turbines ,high-efficiency thermal heat...
22 November 2018 5,336 1 View
Aerospace and space industry has traditionally been a pacemaker for development and introduction of new materials systems and production technologies. The key driving forces for materials...
18 November 2018 6,952 1 View
Among by - products of steels plant LD slag figures predomittantly for its bulk, mineral values and cost saving potential.
04 November 2018 4,875 7 View
According to the research documented in “Finding growth within: A new framework for Europe,” a circular economy could generate a net economic gain of €1.8 trillion per year by 2030. The circular...
21 October 2018 9,979 2 View
Motor vehicle emissions contribute to air pollution and are a major ingredient in the creation of smog in some large cities. A 2013 study by MIT indicates that 53,000 early deaths occur per year...
21 October 2018 1,912 1 View
The manganese ores do not contain manganese in the form of mineral ramsdelite which is primarily required to function as an effective depolarizer in dry cell batteries.
20 October 2018 486 0 View
Resource efficiency policies and initiatives can cut resource use 26 per cent, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by an additional 15-20 per cent, by...
19 October 2018 701 11 View
Some recent advances in the bioprocessing of bauxite
18 October 2018 1,128 1 View
Kewda perfume industry is one of the important cottage industries in coastal Ganjam district of Orissa, which has initiated about 200 years ago. The semi-natural Kewda vegetation provides flowers...
30 September 2018 1,279 1 View
One of the great challenges is to find a sustainable way to obtain biobased products from renewable resources. A significant emphasis has been on the developmental biorefinery concept and...
29 July 2018 2,540 3 View
. The type, amount, and properties of mine waste produced at different mines vary depending on the resource being mined, process technology used, and geology at the mine site. While many mine...
22 July 2018 6,816 7 View
Indium metal’s unique properties make it a critical component for many products. Recovery of indium from zinc ores is inefficient, and improvements in recovery efficiencies represent the largest...
12 July 2018 4,515 1 View
The mineral processing industry is increasingly facing problems with processing of secondary resources like low grade ores and other industrial wastes for a green zero waste technology and...
30 June 2018 7,755 2 View
Microalgae cultivation holds great promise for the production of high value–added biomolecules, bioenergy, and more. To grow microalgae in photobioreactors, artificial lighting systems must be...
25 November 2017 10,180 5 View
Process flow modelling could be the basis for the creation of a suitable approach by mapping the lifecycle of Material, Energy and Waste (MEW) process flows.
12 November 2017 814 3 View
Successful commercialization of processes for biosurfactant depends largely on its product economics. Process optimization at the biological and engineering level needs to be improved for the...
14 October 2017 6,090 3 View
According to 2013 data from the International Tungsten Industry Association (ITIA), the recycling rate was 50% in Europe and the United States in contrast to 30% in Japan. To improve the tungsten...
07 October 2017 937 3 View
The industrialization has led to the environmental pollution and pollutant removal from waste water is intensively studied.Cadmium is used for production of dye, pigment, batteries, ceramics,...
30 September 2017 1,065 7 View
Rising jet fuel prices are putting severe pressure on airline companies creating an incentive for aviation bio-fuel research.
18 September 2017 9,543 4 View
Undernourishment means that a person is not able to acquire enough food to meet the daily minimum dietary energy requirements, over a period of one year. FAO defines hunger as being synonymous...
30 May 2015 9,083 13 View
The attitude of academia and industry towards each other is quite indifferent, ingeneral, have low confidence in academia for the solution of their industrial problems.
24 March 2015 3,383 5 View
Chemical precipitation technology is used for treating mining influenced water.
19 March 2015 794 6 View
The several well established and novel biotechnologies are available to deal with environment control. Several aspects of their performance are still to be tested.
28 February 2015 3,036 8 View
Microbial remediation has been used mainly for treatment of two types of pollutants - organic compounds and heavy metals.Molecular tools serve to improve microbial processes in several ways.
28 February 2015 8,011 3 View
Urotherapy is an established practice. Urotherapy has been practiced for treating piles, Atheletics foot, prevention from wetting the bed and skin care. The safety of urotherapy has not been...
26 February 2015 1,188 4 View
Nanotechnology offers new opportunities to develop next-generation water treatment systems. Nanotechnologies can enhance treatment capabilities and efficiency with minimum alterations to...
10 February 2015 8,348 31 View
The world is looking for alternative energy sources in an effort to reduce pollutants and greenhouse gases. Alternative energy sources show significant promise in helping to reduce the amount of...
06 February 2015 8,530 19 View
The face of acid mine drainage treatment is changing.The costs of abatement of acid mine drainage are high, but the benefits to society and the environment are far greater in the long run.
25 December 2014 4,518 5 View
Recycling technologies for the processing of urban waste are being continuously improved. Currently, more than 30% of MSW generated in the United States is recycled annually. The United States has...
13 October 2014 6,174 31 View
The group of bacteria grow in the presence of salt and alkaline pH.The dual extremeties make them intersting to study to the fundamental research and biotechnological applications.
04 September 2014 8,603 7 View
Bacterial diversity and activity throughout the aquifer hydrogeology insinuate interactions and variability meditated by nature, be that influenced by man or compounded naturally.
30 August 2014 7,928 6 View
Welding will continue to be preferred method by which metals and other engineering materials are joined into quality products.
29 August 2014 10,055 13 View
Competition and profit motive are two great drivers for any vibrant industry. It is necessary to to remove distinction between private and public sectors. The resources of both needs to be merged...
22 August 2014 2,302 2 View
The country would not survive if there is natural disasters like tsunami, cyclone, flood and drought. So what measures or immediate action so be taken to protect lives?
01 August 2014 4,240 18 View
Pollution from varying sources like mining, burning of fossil fuels, waste disposal occur. Microbial consortia have been utilized in a variety of bioremediation processes. Recent developments in...
19 July 2014 3,730 8 View
Bio Disc was discovered by Ian Lyons,a heart transplant surgeon,in the British army.When liquid is passed through the biofrequency created by the bio disc,the molecular structure of the liquid is...
06 July 2014 6,673 7 View
The metal rolling industry uses oil and water emulsions containing from about 50,000 to 100,000 parts per million of oil. Emulsions at these concentrations of oil cannot, therefore, be passed...
01 July 2014 4,240 3 View
Mudras bring about improvement in our body through the rectification of certain elements deficient in our body. They produce energy, peace, and happiness for the body. Mudras also mold emotional...
15 June 2014 3,585 3 View
Water resource management is a very important issue from several angles such as development of water bodies for future, protection of available water bodies from pollution and over exploitation...
14 June 2014 6,495 27 View
Ice slurry has an excellent energy storage capacity. Ice slurry technology will enjoy much wider applications in the near future.
03 June 2014 5,156 4 View
Silica sand is one of the most typical varieties of sand found in the world, and it is utilized for industrial applications, to produce glass, foundry sand, as fill, and in paints and chemicals...
31 May 2014 2,476 4 View
It is necessary to select experts with an international exposure in the area of emerging science and technology. R&D institutes all over the world are looking for talented people to conduct...
28 April 2014 332 2 View
Revitalising water bodies,conservation of trees, and implementation of local knowledge are some of the factors to improve productivity of the soil. Ecological engineering is an emerging study of...
26 April 2014 6,836 5 View
Opportunities in creative areas are increasing at a fast rate. Alternative careers in creative fields have better prospects than the conventional ones. Talented students from design schools and...
23 April 2014 8,432 1 View
Due to advancement in health care,people are living longer.Elderly persons face numerous anxiety-inducing issues, including health problems, loss of close friends and life transitions such as...
22 April 2014 5,710 16 View
Engineers need a wide range of instruments for different mineral industries. The engineers must evaluate each application during the process design and select an appropriate instrument.
19 April 2014 1,237 5 View
The objective is to identify a deposit which will be the target for further exploration. Estimates of quantities are inferred based on interpretation of geological, geophysical and geochemical...
17 April 2014 9,710 20 View
The current trend of utilisation of agglomerates in metallurgical furnaces and other uses has increased significantly and is becoming more important for economic and conservation point of view. A...
16 April 2014 6,637 4 View
Energy requirements for the developing countries in particular are met from coal-based thermal power plants.Proper management of solid-waste fly ash from thermal power plants is necessary to...
22 March 2014 1,557 9 View
Petroleum pipelines are the most efficient mode of mass transportation of oil and gas over long distances. In order to raise the efficiency of transportation, pipeline design has moved towards...
17 March 2014 8,763 3 View
Obesity is defined as having an excessive amount of body fat. Obesity is more than just a cosmetic concern, though. It increases your risk of diseases and health problems such as heart disease,...
14 March 2014 3,574 9 View
Arsenic is one of the most toxic metals in the environment and is of great interest in environmental studies. Arsenic is the root cause of many diseases and disorders.
12 March 2014 7,981 7 View
Precious minerals involved in our everyday life add prestige, position and prosperity. Mining for new metals and gemstones has serious and lasting environmental costs. Extracting gold, silver,...
07 March 2014 3,918 6 View
Modern industry uses radioisotopes in a variety of ways to improve productivity and, in some cases, to gain information that cannot be obtained in any other way. Radioisotopes make important...
04 March 2014 1,889 7 View
Support structure needs to be provided for various emerging fields like engineering technology,nanotechnology,biotechnology etc in order to scale up processes.Possibilities include...
03 March 2014 6,160 3 View
Washability is the ease of washing coal. Generally washability curves are used to determine washability characteristics of given coal samples.
02 March 2014 8,391 2 View
Mining is necessary for development, but development at the cost of environment will lead to destruction. Mines and minerals needs to be preserved for the future generation.
27 February 2014 3,394 3 View
Primary aluminium production relies entirely on electrical power, from the processing of ore (mainly bauxite) into the alumina (aluminium oxide) needed to make aluminium by electrolysis....
19 February 2014 1,090 6 View
A lot of water is required for processing of ore. Water is used as a medium not only to transport material but also to process the ore to meet the required specification of downstream processing....
13 February 2014 6,311 7 View
The profitability of mining operations has high financial risks.
08 February 2014 363 7 View
We expose ourselves to chemical poisoning everyday simply by stepping into traffic roads.Toxic chemicals are all around us.Toxic chemicals accumulate in our body with time. Chelation of heavy...
29 January 2014 2,877 7 View
Climate change and sustainable use of natural resources are among the main challenges of soceity today.The importance of LCA use and LCT is illustrated in many peice of legislation in national and...
17 January 2014 289 3 View
Technological applications are essential features in the economic development of any society. A majority of world population,especially in the developing countries lives in rural areas....
17 January 2014 1,528 6 View
We must look for the effective use of technological advances as the key to successful and sustainable development. The process of implementation is greatly strengthened if there is feedback from...
09 January 2014 600 4 View
WEEE contains base and precious metals in particular. This is regarded as a potential secondary resource when compared to ores.The physical composition of e waste is very diverse and contains over...
14 December 2013 4,235 15 View
Today there is a substantial amount of research on microbial nano cellulose materials, and commercial development is now underway with some very promising applications.
09 November 2013 5,944 4 View
Biofouling is caused by the adhesion of microbial slimes on the membrane.This needs expensive periodic cleaning.
05 November 2013 9,518 5 View
Ecosystems can be compared based on their metagenomes. Highly biodiverse ecosystems are responsible for important development like drug discovery,food production and buffering climate change....
23 October 2013 4,310 9 View
Scientist and engineers have developed many new nanomaterial and their related applications .Nanomaterials as defined in a 2011 Commission Recommendation are materials which often have specific...
02 October 2013 729 16 View
Recent advances in modern biotechnology have revolutionized the development of new molecules. Microbes are relatively easier sources than plants and animals, and their enzyme productivity can be...
28 September 2013 4,841 22 View
Waste once is generated can not be destroyed. Waste can be minimized in term of both quantity and toxicity.
20 September 2013 4,708 6 View
Treating oxidic ores through bioleaching process is a great challenge for microbiologists and engineers.
30 August 2013 5,448 15 View
Bioleaching to recover metal from waste is simpler, and therefore cheaper to operate and maintain. Fewer specialists are required to operate a complex chemical plant/factory.
21 August 2013 3,294 10 View
The waste problem has increased considerably with rapidly increasing population and improvement at industry by developing technology. It is necessary to evaluate the wastes by recovering...
12 August 2013 5,268 12 View
We may face shortage of water in bioprocess industries. Sea water may be the real alternative.The high costs associated with transportation and desalination may be the real issue.
03 August 2013 6,823 32 View
The necessity to monitor the research work with aim of concentrating the efforts on designing the process and modelling the production cost using sets of relevant consistent assumption.The amount...
23 July 2013 4,442 7 View
When we culture microorganisms in lab scale we get results with efficiency. However, when such microbial cultures are aimed for scaling up for an industrial application (may be in diverse fields)...
16 July 2013 3,165 20 View
Industries are producing wastes of various types. Characterization and utilization of industrial wastes must be taken up.
24 June 2013 8,101 49 View
Biosurfactants are surface active substances derived from living cells useful in a wide range of industrial application.
16 November 2012 9,410 13 View
With further advancement in the miniaturization, genetic engineering, and nanotechnology, a new trend is initiating in the equipment development race. Considering the present scenario of...
01 January 1970 4,383 3 View
Ferric chloride is readily available partly as a waste from pickling from iron-steel and galvanizing industry.,cheapness,fast reactivity,ease of generation,high solubility,stability of...
01 January 1970 3,572 3 View
Bioceramics have been the focus of close scrutiny and are now find applications in orthopedics and dentistry.
01 January 1970 5,125 3 View
To meet the increasing water quality challenges of the future,there is demand for new technology.
01 January 1970 2,104 1 View
Genetic manipulation is a powerful and unique tool which can bring about drastic changes in the physical,chemical and biological properties of an organism. Bioleaching as a process is...
01 January 1970 6,134 1 View
Manganese oxides nanostructures with excellent properties and various morphologies have been successfully synthesized. Manganese oxides, including MnO, MnO2, and Mn3O4, are intriguing composites...
01 January 1970 534 3 View
