Antonio Clareti Pereira* Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Federal University of Ouro Preto (UFOP) – Department of Graduate Program in Materials Engineering, Ouro Preto, MG, Brazil. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.19136721 Solution mining has expanded globally as an alternative to conventional mining for salt, Read More …
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Mechanical Activation in Metallurgical Processing: Mechanisms, Applications and Industrial Perspectives
Antonio Clareti Pereira, Ph.D.* Department of Graduate Program in Materials Engineering Federal University of Ouro Preto (UFOP) Ouro Preto, MG, Brazil DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18912251 Mechanical activation (MA) has emerged as an effective process-intensification strategy in metallurgical processing, modifying the structural and Read More …
Recovery and Recycling of Spent Ni–Mo–V Catalysts: Technologies, Environmental Drivers and Circular Economy Perspectives
Antonio Clareti Pereira, Ph.D.* Department of Graduate Program in Materials Engineering Federal University of Ouro Preto (UFOP) Ouro Preto, MG, Brazil DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18838023 Spent nickel–molybdenum–vanadium (Ni–Mo–V) sulfide catalysts are widely used in hydrotreating, hydrodesulfurization and residue-upgrading units across the global Read More …
Plastic-Derived Syngas for Metallurgical Applications: Why It Is Not Industrially Viable Yet
Antonio Clareti Pereira* PhD in Chemical Engineering Federal University of Minas Gerais – UFMG, Department of Chemical Engineering Belo Horizonte – MG – Brazil DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18739306 Plastic waste has been widely proposed as an alternative carbon source for syngas (CO–H₂) Read More …
Bending Modulus Evaluation of Nigerian Market High Density Fibre Board (HDF) Engineered Wood for Sustainable Economy
Chimaobi Chinedu Okoye, Chukwudi Paulinus Ilo* & Valentine Ifeanyi Ozono Department of Mechanical and Production Engineering, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, P.M.B. 01660, Enugu, Nigeria DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18729870 This paper investigated the bending modulus of three widely used high Read More …
The Caron Process for Nickel Laterites: A Critical Review of Recent Developments, Limitations, and Research Gaps
Antonio Clareti Pereira* PhD in Chemical Engineering, Federal University of Minas Gerais – UFMG, Department of Chemical Engineering Belo Horizonte – MG – Brazil DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18369415 The Caron process is among the earliest hydrometallurgical technologies for processing nickel laterite, combining Read More …
The Impact of Quantum Computing on Digital Signature
Nuzhat Atiqua Nafis* Organization: Dohatec New Media DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18204315 Quantum computing represents one of the most disruptive technological advancements of the 21st century, with profound implications for modern cryptographic systems. Traditional digital signature algorithms—such as RSA, DSA, and Elliptic Curve Read More …
Antimony Hydrometallurgy from Primary and Secondary Sources (2020–2025): Critical Review of Leaching Systems and Downstream Separation
Antonio Clareti Pereira* Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Federal University of Ouro Preto (UFOP) – Department of Graduate Program in Materials Engineering, Ouro Preto, MG, Brazil. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18176967 Antimony (Sb) is a critical element with growing strategic importance, yet its hydrometallurgical Read More …
Simulation-Based Time-Domain Short-Circuit Fault Evaluation and Protection System Reliability Analysis in 300MVA Substations with 132kV Transmission Lines
Oghoghome Richard Umuroh* Department of Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Efurrum, Delta State, Nigeria, Africa DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18173796 This study conducted a simulation-based time-domain short-circuits fault evaluation and protection system reliability analysis in 300 MVA substations with 132 kV transmission lines in Read More …
Chlorination Routes for Limonitic Nickel Laterites: A Critical Review of Solid-State and Gas-Phase Selective Volatilization
Antonio Clareti Pereira* Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Federal University of Ouro Preto (UFOP) – Department of Graduate Program in Materials Engineering, Ouro Preto, MG, Brazil. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18037723 Chlorination has re-emerged as a strategic alternative for processing limonitic nickel laterites, providing Read More …
