Scientific Disposal and Utilization of Coal-Based Solid Waste

Dear Colleagues,

The development of coal resources is a significant practical requirement to ensure national energy security. However, the process of coal mining and utilization generates a large amount of coal-based solid waste, such as coal gangue, fly ash, desulfurization gypsum, and slag, with the emission volume ranking first among industrial solid waste in China. The substantial emissions of bulk-coal-based solid waste not only occupy a significant amount of land resources but also pose significant pollution risks to the ecological environment, including soil, water bodies, and the atmosphere, seriously threatening public safety and health. This waste is considered an industrial residue that combines solid, gas, and liquid hazards. Addressing the scientific disposal and resource utilization of coal-based solid waste while developing coal resources is an urgent and necessary challenge for the high-quality development of the coal industry. Therefore, this Special Issue focuses on soliciting manuscripts related to the generation, basic characteristics, scientific disposal, and resource utilization of coal-based solid waste, delving into key theories, new technologies, and methods in the latter two to obtain innovative solutions for the harmonious coexistence of mining and environmental sustainability.

This Special Issue is currently seeking articles in the fields of coal mining, geological engineering, environmental science, and engineering mechanics, among others. Topics of interest include but are not limited to the following:

• Basic characteristics of coal-based solid waste;
• Environmental impacts of emissions of coal-based solid waste;
• Low-carbon and ecological disposal of coal-based solid waste;
• Backfill disposal of coal-based solid waste;
• Resource utilization of coal-based solid waste.

We look forward to receiving your submissions.

You may choose our Joint Special Issue in Minerals.

Dr. Junmeng Li
Prof. Dr. Yanli Huang
Guest Editors

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• environmental impact
• mining wastewater
• mine waste
• solid waste disposal
• sustainable development
• environmental assessment
• recycling