Overview
- Presents the peer-reviewed contributions to the 11th ICAM
- Broadens understanding of applied mineralogy
- Covers major applications of mineralogy
Part of the book series: Springer Geochemistry/Mineralogy (SPRINGERGEOCHEM)
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Table of contents (51 papers)
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Front Matter
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About this book
These proceedings comprise the peer-reviewed contributions submitted to the 11th International Congress for Applied Mineralogy (ICAM) held July 5-10, 2013, at the Southwest University of Science and Technology (SWUST) in Mianyang, China. The biennial ICAM is the most important gathering of applied mineralogists, organized every other year by the ICAM-Council. The multidisciplinary research presented in this book will be of interest to scientists and professionals dealing with topics like environmental and medical mineralogy; industrial minerals; bio-minerals and biomaterials; advanced materials; process mineralogy; mining and metallurgy; cultural heritage; the interaction of minerals with microorganisms; and solid waste treatment and recycling, including genetic mineralogy.
“The field of applied mineralogy has been able to match society’s pace by continuously reinventing itself, quickly adopting new technologies and instrumentation as they became available and putting them to work for the service of mankind living in a world that heavily relies on minerals. Over the past few decades, applied mineralogy has evolved into a cutting- edge discipline that leads the way for science, engineering and research and development to benefit society. Contrary to popular belief, mineral resources are limited, and we have an obligation to our heirs to use them responsibly.”
Dr. Maarten A.T.M. Broekmans
Post-President ICAM Council
Editors and Affiliations
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Proceedings of the 11th International Congress for Applied Mineralogy (ICAM)
Editors: Faqin Dong
Series Title: Springer Geochemistry/Mineralogy
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-13948-7
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Earth and Environmental Science, Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2015
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-13947-0Published: 07 April 2015
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-37479-6Published: 06 October 2016
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-13948-7Published: 25 March 2015
Series ISSN: 2194-3176
Series E-ISSN: 2194-3184
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XVI, 559
Number of Illustrations: 125 b/w illustrations, 128 illustrations in colour
Topics: Mineralogy, Ceramics, Glass, Composites, Natural Materials, Mineral Resources, Geochemistry