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This book provides insights into integrated and novel processes and technologies for mineral extraction, as well as sampling methods used to determine the composition and properties of processed materials. It also evaluates waste recovery and remediation methods within the context of South African mining activities. Furthermore, the book focuses on the beneficiation and utilization of extracted minerals as bulk materials and/or engineered nanomaterials with a wide range of properties for the development of new and nano‑enabled technologies, including the evaluation of their toxicity.FeaturesProvides fundamental knowledge of mineral processing essential for research and development in mineral beneficiation.Presents a critical review of the utilization of minerals and materials at both bulk and nanoscale levels to influence traditional industry sectors.Covers value addition in local minerals and materials for the development of biomedical technologies, as well as environmental and waste management approaches.Overviews the physicochemical characteristics of minerals from the micro‑ to nanoscale.Illustrates extraction, production, and upscaling processes for nanomaterials and minerals.This book is intended for researchers and professionals in mineralogy, mining, and materials science and engineering.

This book presents peer reviewed articles from the 2nd International Conference on Futuristic Materials for Sustainable Development Goals held from 6–9 April at Vanderbijlpark in South Africa. It highlights innovative research and advancements in materials science that contributes to achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The conference focuses on cutting-edge materials with applications in clean energy, environmental sustainability, and resource efficiency. Topics include advanced nanomaterials, biodegradable polymers, energy storage materials, and green manufacturing technologies. Researchers and experts from diverse fields present studies on sustainable practices in various industries such as healthcare, environment, energy, and transportation. The proceedings emphasize the role of futuristic materials in addressing global challenges such as climate change, renewable energy, and waste management, aligning scientific innovation with sustainability objectives.

This book presents peer reviewed articles from the 2nd International Conference on Futuristic Materials for Sustainable Development Goals held from 6–9 April at Vanderbijlpark in South Africa. It highlights innovative research and advancements in materials science that contributes to achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The conference focuses on cutting-edge materials with applications in clean energy, environmental sustainability, and resource efficiency. Topics include advanced nanomaterials, biodegradable polymers, energy storage materials, and green manufacturing technologies. Researchers and experts from diverse fields present studies on sustainable practices in various industries such as healthcare, environment, energy, and transportation. The proceedings emphasize the role of futuristic materials in addressing global challenges such as climate change, renewable energy, and waste management, aligning scientific innovation with sustainability objectives.

This book highlights the utilization of biomaterials as emerging suitable and effective flame retardants (FRs) to replace most of the conventional FRs (e.g., halogenated FRs). Biomaterials are considered to be sustainable, biodegradable, and renewable resources. They are abundantly available, which makes them affordable. Information and findings on the characteristics of biomaterials and their use as FRs have been explored. Herein, the tremendous scientific progress made in using biomaterials as flame retardants for a wide range of products is elucidated. The major goal is to draw attention to the opportunities and challenges of switching to biomaterial-based FRs in place of conventional FRs in order to create a sustainable society.