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A review on water in low rank coals: The existence, interaction with coal structure and effects on coal utilization
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In this paper, a comprehensive overview on the fundamental understanding of water in brown coal and lignite, including the physical and chemical structure of coal, the forms of water present in low-rank coals, migration of water during drying, coal structure changes during moisture loss, moisture re-adsorption, and effects of water removal on subsequent applications including combustion, gasification and liquefaction are also summarized.About:
This article is published in Fuel Processing Technology.The article was published on 2013-02-01. It has received 550 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Coal combustion products & Coal water.read more
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Pyrolysis characteristics and kinetics of low rank coals by TG-FTIR method
TL;DR: In this paper, the pyrolysis characteristics and kinetics of four typical low-rank coals selected from different mines of China using thermogravimetry coupled with Fourier transform infrared spectrometry (TG-FTIR) were investigated by the FTIR measurements.
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A review on bidirectional analogies between the photocatalysis and antibacterial properties of ZnO
TL;DR: In this article, the key factors which may affect the photocatalytic and antibacterial properties of ZnO based on the working mechanisms are discussed and the methods that can be used to improve the performance of the material.
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Recent developments in drying and dewatering for low rank coals
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present recent development in drying and dewatering technologies for low-rank coals, such as rotary-drying, fluidized-bed drying, hot oil immersion drying and hot oil-immersion drying.
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Recent advances in beneficiation for low rank coals
TL;DR: In this paper, a review of coal beneficiation technologies for low-rank coal is presented, including physical (gravity and magnetic separation), chemical (leaching), physico-chemical (flotation and oil agglomeration), and bio-beneficiation technologies.
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Surfactant-aided coal dust suppression: A review of evaluation methods and influencing factors.
TL;DR: This paper highlights the advances in the surfactant-aided coal dust suppression technology by critically reviewing prior studies and suggests more focus should be on the dynamic interaction between the coal particle and water droplet in wind tunnels or well controlled onsite conditions.
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