Publications by authors named "Archana M Nair"
Advances in sustainable toxic heavy metal treatment technologies are crucial to meet our needs for safer land to develop an urban resilient future. The heavy metals bioaccumulate in the food chain due to their persistence in the soil, which poses a serious challenge to its removal and control. Utilisation of hyperaccumulators to reduce the mobility, accumulation and toxic impact of heavy metals is a promising and ecologically safe technique.
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- The study focuses on developing a decarbonized supply chain for energy critical metals through carbon mineralization and novel chemical pathways.
- Researchers explored the co-recovery of nickel and carbon mineralization using the organic ligand disodium EDTA dihydrate, achieving significant extraction efficiencies under specific conditions.
- Key findings highlight the complex stages of the mineral transformation process during carbon mineralization, including the dissolution of serpentine and the formation of magnesite, facilitated by the presence of organic ligands.
Sedimentary rocks are known for their complex pore system with varying morphology due to intricate diagenetic processes. The present study demonstrates the applicability of image analysis in analysing and defining reservoir rock properties. Conventional techniques provide quantitative results but fail to give information about the internal microstructure of the rock.
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