Dissemination
We are investing in extraversion by sharing out fundamental studies through publication in peer-review scientific journals, participation in international conferences and organization of specialized tutorial meetings and workshops. Development of new innovative products is also one of our priorities.
Characterization and evaluation of magnesite ore mining by-products
The case of Gerakini mines in Chalkidiki, N. Greece.
A new work shedding light to the possible valorization of mining by-products from a magnesite mine by upgrading their refractory properties through thermal treatment has been just publish in Science of Total Environment. Ecoresources joined forces with Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, North Aegean Slops S.A., Università degli Studi di Milano and the support from Grecian Magnesite S.A. to report a novel roadmap towards future exploitation of various wastes.
Further details are available in the Science of Total Environment, volume 732 (2020) page 139279.
Cd/Pb removal from water by a Ca-exchangeable adsorbent
Efficient adsorption of Cd and Pb, leading to values under the respective DWRLs
A novel drinking water adsorbent for simultaneous removal of Cadmium and Lead has been developed by Ecoresources in collaboration with laboratories from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and ICMAB-CSIC. Tetravalent manganese feroxyhyte was appropriately modified on its surface configuration to achieve higher negative surface charge density and, hence, to improve its efficiency for the removal of dissolved Cd and Pb mostly cationic species from water at pH values commonly found in surface or ground waters. By carrying out rapid small-scale column tests complying with the corresponding strict drinking water regulation limits, the adsorption capacity values were found 6.8 μg·Cd/mg and 35.0 μg·Pb/mg.
Further details are available in the open access published paper in Materials journal, volume 13 (2020) page 1762.
New Insights into the Mineralogy and Geochemistry of Sb Ores from Greece
Investigation of representative ore samples from the main Sb-bearing deposits of Greece
Ecoresources participated in a study on the potential future exploration and exploitation of Sb ores in Greece in collaboration with the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, the Università degli Studi di Milano, the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, the National Technical University of Athens, the University of Athens and Hellas GOLD S.A. Antimony is a common metalloid occurring in the form of Sb-sulfides and sulfosalts, in various base and noble metal deposits. It is also present in corresponding metallurgical products (concentrates) and, although antimony has been considered a penalty element in the past, recently it has gained interest due to its classification as a critical raw material (CRM) by the European Union (EU).
The corresponding publication is available open access in the journal Minerals, volume 10 (2020) page 236.
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