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Handheld Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (hLIBS) Applied to On-Site Mine Waste Analysis/Evaluation in View of Its Recycling/Reuse

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Nowadays, the recovery/recycling/reuse of mining and mineral processing wastes is considered the best approach to support the circular economy and sustainability of mining and metal extraction industries. Mine wastes can be used to restore surface and subsurface land damaged by mining operations, generate fuel for power plants, further extract their component minerals, and as building materials additives. The aim of this perspective paper is to briefly highlight and focus on the most recent analytical potential and performance achieved by handheld laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (hLIBS) instrumentation in the perspective of its future application in the mine waste sector to quickly identify on-site the presence of useful chemical elements for their possible sustainable recovery.

Source: Chemosensors

DOI: 10.3390/chemosensors13020041

Author: Giorgio S. Senesi

Institution: Institute for the Science and Technology of Plasmas

Language: English

Topic: Laser-induced spectroscopy and plasma

Subfield: Mechanics of Materials

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,413