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Department of Applied Social Sciences, Faculty of Organization and Management, Silesian University of Technology, 41-800 Zabrze, Poland
Division of Nanocrystalline and Functional Materials and Sustainable Pro-Ecological Technologies, Institute of Engineering Materials and Biomaterials, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Silesian University of Technology, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland
Department of Chemical Engineering and Process Design, Faculty of Chemistry, Silesian University of Technology, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland
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Innovative and Critical Issues in Natural Resource Management and Exploitation

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Dear Colleagues,

In view of climate change occurring, caring for the environment, ensuring a well-functioning society, and the consideration of sustainable natural resource management and exploration seem very relevant and interesting from a scientific and practical point of view. On the one hand, the ways natural resources are extracted and the extent to which they are used are largely linked to greenhouse gas emissions.

On the other hand, how we dispose of the resulting waste, segregation, and recycling allows more of it to be absorbed by soils, forests, and oceans. The Topic 'Innovative and Critical Issues in Natural Resource Management and Exploitation' invites submissions of research and review articles that address both the technical and social aspects of the perception of the issue of natural resource extraction and use. The keywords listed suggest only a few of the many possibilities.

Prof. Dr. Józef Ober
Dr. Piotr Sakiewicz
Prof. Dr. Krzysztof Piotrowski
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Keywords

  • natural resources
  • innovation
  • environmental protection
  • ecology
  • emissions
  • sustainability
  • quality of life
  • social participation
  • recycling
  • waste

Participating Journals

Journal Name Impact Factor CiteScore Launched Year First Decision (median) APC
Energies
energies 		3.0 6.2 2008 17.5 Days CHF 2600 Submit
Environments
environments 		3.5 5.7 2014 25.7 Days CHF 1800 Submit
Land
land 		3.2 4.9 2012 17.8 Days CHF 2600 Submit
Processes
processes 		2.8 5.1 2013 14.4 Days CHF 2400 Submit
Resources
resources 		3.6 7.2 2012 33.4 Days CHF 1600 Submit
Earth
earth 		2.1 3.3 2020 21.7 Days CHF 1200 Submit
Sustainability
sustainability 		3.3 6.8 2009 20 Days CHF 2400 Submit

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Spray-Dried Jaboticaba Powder as Food Resource
by Neiton C. Silva, Gabriela B. Andrade and Marcos A. S. Barrozo
Resources 2024, 13(8), 102; https://doi.org/10.3390/resources13080102 - 23 Jul 2024
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Jaboticaba, a popular Brazilian fruit, has recently garnered scientific interest due to its nutritional properties and high levels of bioactive compounds. However, this fruit is highly perishable due to its high moisture content and physical–chemical structure. Therefore, it is imperative to employ methods [...] Read more.
Jaboticaba, a popular Brazilian fruit, has recently garnered scientific interest due to its nutritional properties and high levels of bioactive compounds. However, this fruit is highly perishable due to its high moisture content and physical–chemical structure. Therefore, it is imperative to employ methods for preserving it and explore its potential as a food resource. This study investigates the use of a spray drying method to dehydrate whole jaboticaba fruits. The effects of air temperature (T) ranging from 67.9 to 132.1 °C, air flow rate (AF) from 1.54 to 1.86 m3/min, maltodextrin concentration (M) from 8.9 to 41.1%, and feed flow rate (FF) from 0.36 to 0.84 L/h on the moisture content, drying yield, and bioactive compounds (total phenolic, total flavonoid, citric acid, and ascorbic acid contents) were quantified. The results indicate that spray drying can produce a powder with reduced moisture content levels, a satisfactory drying yield, and high levels of bioactive compounds if performed under specific conditions. An optimization study using desirability analysis shows that having T, AF, M, and FF at 132.1 °C, 1.86 m3/min, 15.0%, and 0.4549 L/h, respectively, is the optimal condition for the studied variables. Spray drying has proven to be a very promising alternative for jaboticaba processing, enabling better applications as a food resource. Full article
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Post-Recycling Sodium Polyacrylate with Nanostructural Halloysite Additive as the Basic Components of the New Hybrid Soil Modifier—The Circular Economy Rules for SAP in Agriculture
by Piotr Sakiewicz, Krzysztof Piotrowski, Mariola Rajca and Szczepan Cieślak
Resources 2024, 13(6), 75; https://doi.org/10.3390/resources13060075 - 31 May 2024
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Post-recycling sodium polyacrylate (SPA) derived from the selective recycling of personal hygiene products was tested as a potential key component of soil modifiers. Recycled SPA in combination with layered aluminosilicate (halloysite) with the sorption capacity of fertilizers allows for the creation of a [...] Read more.
Post-recycling sodium polyacrylate (SPA) derived from the selective recycling of personal hygiene products was tested as a potential key component of soil modifiers. Recycled SPA in combination with layered aluminosilicate (halloysite) with the sorption capacity of fertilizers allows for the creation of a fully functional, original system responsible for both water retention in soil and controlled dosing of fertilizers. The use of post-recycling SPA (possibly partially supplemented with virgin SPA) is advantageous for the natural environment. The results of different water types retention in post-recycling SPA (deionized water, rainwater, tap water) are discussed. The most beneficial effects of R-SPA swelling and water accumulation are achieved when it comes into contact with rainwater. The clear impact of Mg2+ ions on the sorption capacity of R-SPA introduces the need for a technological compromise between the solution composition (N, P, K or N, P, K, Mg) affecting its fertilization value and the possibility of obtaining maximum R-SPA swelling. The sorption capacity of R-SPA can be slightly increased by using R-SPA/V-SPA mixtures, but R-SPA still plays a decisive role in this system. The possibility of technological adjustment of the leaching rate of fertilizer components under dynamic conditions using different combinations of (R-SPA/V-SPA)/HAL was demonstrated by column tests. Full article
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