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Solid State Synthesis And Characterization Of Apatite Based Ceramic Waste Form For The Immobilization Of Radioactive Iodine, Md Imdadul Islam
Solid State Synthesis And Characterization Of Apatite Based Ceramic Waste Form For The Immobilization Of Radioactive Iodine, Md Imdadul Islam
LSU Doctoral Dissertations
The growing demand for nuclear power in the United States and worldwide is accountable for addressing the major concern of radioactive waste, involving the technical challenges of maintaining the nuclear fuel cycle and immobilizing high-level wastes for safe disposal in geological storage. The appropriate selection of waste forms for spent nuclear fuel such as fission products and radionuclides can be effective means for a feasible and sustainable nuclear fuel cycle. But highly volatile radionuclides such as iodine (129) are of specific concern due to its extraordinary long half-life (15.7 million years). Due to its poor solubility and high volatility at …
Leaching Characteristics Of Rare Earth Elements From Bituminous Coal-Based Sources, Xinbo Yang
Leaching Characteristics Of Rare Earth Elements From Bituminous Coal-Based Sources, Xinbo Yang
Theses and Dissertations--Mining Engineering
The demand for rare earth elements (REEs) has increased over the last decade due to applications in high technology devices including those in the defense industry. The recovery of REEs from primary sources such as rare earth minerals are viable using physical separations followed by chemical processing. However, weak market values and environmental concerns have limited the viability of such operations. On the other hand, REE recovery from secondary sources such as apatite ore, bauxite waste, and waste recycling, provides an opportunity to take advantage of a resource that does not require mining costs as well as other associated costs …
Functionalization Of Silver Nanoparticles On Membranes And Its Influence On Biofouling, Conor G. Sprick
Functionalization Of Silver Nanoparticles On Membranes And Its Influence On Biofouling, Conor G. Sprick
Theses and Dissertations--Chemical and Materials Engineering
Ultrafiltration (UF) processes are often used as pretreatment before more retentive/costly processes, such as nanofiltration and reverse osmosis. This study shows the results of low-biofouling nanocomposite membranes, loaded with casein-coated silver nanoparticles (casein-Ag-NPs). Membranes were cast and imbedded with Ag-NPs using two approaches, physical blending of Ag-NPs in the dope solution (PAg-NP/CA membranes) and chemical attachment of Ag-NPs to cast membranes (CAg-NP/CA membranes), to determine their biofouling control properties. The functionalization of Ag-NPs onto the CA membranes was achieved via attachment with functionalized thiol groups with the use of glycidyl methacrylate (GMA) and cysteamine chemistries. The …
Optimization Of Rare Earth Leaching From Ores And Concentrates, Grant Wallace
Optimization Of Rare Earth Leaching From Ores And Concentrates, Grant Wallace
Graduate Theses & Non-Theses
The use of applied chemistry in the production and optimization of leach solutions from Rare Earth Element (REE) ores and concentrates was investigated. Ore and concentrate samples were characterized using scanning electron microscopy/mineral liberation analysis (SEM/MLA), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), and Inductively-coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-AES). Multiple leach tests were performed to analyze the effects of temperature, residence time, and reagent concentration on the leaching of REEs. Analysis of leach solutions was carried out using ICP-AES. Modeling and statistical analysis of extraction behavior was carried out using DesignExpert 9. Modeling data for multiple REEs indicate that extraction is strongly influenced …
Sustainable Disposal Of Coal Processing Waste Streams, Mohammad Rezaee
Sustainable Disposal Of Coal Processing Waste Streams, Mohammad Rezaee
Theses and Dissertations--Mining Engineering
Modern coal preparation facilities incorporate a wide array of solid-solid and solid-liquid separation processes for rejecting mineral matter to meet market specifications. The coarse mineral matter is typically placed into engineered refuse piles whereas the fine refuse is either stored in impoundments or co-disposed with the coarse refuse. The discharge water from the refuse material represents an environmental concern due to the potential release of trace elements, and the subsequent elevation of total dissolved solids and conductivity. The research findings reported in this dissertation addresses sustainable coal processing waste disposal through using strategies aimed at minimizing the environmental impacts. To …
Autoclave Leaching Of Montana Chromite, Leonard S. Greely
Autoclave Leaching Of Montana Chromite, Leonard S. Greely
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
The purpose of this investigation was to determine the feasibility of caustic autoclaving of Montana chromite in order to recover the chromium in a relatively pure solution of sodium chromate.
The Application Of Amalgam Metallurgy To Copper, Barry J. Hansen
The Application Of Amalgam Metallurgy To Copper, Barry J. Hansen
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
The object of this investigation is the application of "Amalgam Metallurgy" to the extraction of copper from its ores. "Amalgam Metallurgy" as defined by Hohn is the use of liquid mercury in the extraction of metals. The ore under study was from the Kelly Mine in Butte, Montana and contains about 1.0% copper of which about 0.1% is acid soluble.
The Effect Of Strontium Sulfate Addition On The Lead Content Of Electrolytic Zinc, Arthur E. Morris
The Effect Of Strontium Sulfate Addition On The Lead Content Of Electrolytic Zinc, Arthur E. Morris
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
The production of electrolytic zinc involves the passage of an electric current through an aqueous solution of zinc sulfate and sulfuric acid. While all plants use procedures fundamentally the same, there are principal differences in the acidity of electrolyte, the zinc content of the electrolyte and the current density used.
Leaching, Purification And Precipitation Of Glen Scheelite Concentrates, Harold L. Coolidge
Leaching, Purification And Precipitation Of Glen Scheelite Concentrates, Harold L. Coolidge
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
The leaching, purification and precipitation of the Glen scheelite concentrates were performed to acquaint the student with the equipment and processes involved. The concentrates were obtained through the courtesy of the Minerals Engineering Company. Leaching was carried out in the high-pressure autoclave; whereas the purification and precipitation were carried out in laboratory beakers.
Electro-Galvanizing From A Purified Ammonium Sulphate Leach Of Anaconda Zinc Calcine, Phillip J. Mischkot Jr.
Electro-Galvanizing From A Purified Ammonium Sulphate Leach Of Anaconda Zinc Calcine, Phillip J. Mischkot Jr.
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
Ever since the introduction of metal products into our civilization, especially those of iron and steel, man has been confronted with the problems of corrosion prevention. As the agents which are conducive to corrosion cannot be completely eliminated, it has been necessary for man to develop processes and materials that will retard the degeneration of the metals that are so important to our industrialized world.