Publications

Referred Journals

• Talan, D., & Huang, Q. (2022).A review study of rare Earth, Cobalt, Lithium, and Manganese in Coal-based sources and process development for their recovery. Minerals Engineering, 2022.
• Asgari, K., Huang, Q., Khoshdast, H., & Hassanzadeh, A. (2022).A Review on Bioflotation of Coal and Minerals: Classification, Mechanisms, Challenges and Future Perspectives. Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy Review, 2022.
• Patino, F., Talan, D., & Huang, Q. (2022).Optimization of operating conditions on ultra-fine coal grinding through kinetic stirred milling and numerical modeling. Powder Technology, 2022.
• Talan, D., & Huang, Q., Liang, L., & Song, X. (2022).Conceptual Process Development for the Separation of Thorium, Uranium, and Rare Earths from Coarse Coal Refuse. Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy Review, 2022. 
  
• Talan, D., & Huang, Q. (2022). A review of environmental aspect of rare earth element extraction processes and solution purification techniques. Minerals Engineering, 2022.
• Eskanlou, A., Huang, Q., & Zhang, P. (2021).De-sliming followed by froth flotation for the recovery of phosphorus and enrichment of rare earth elements from Florida waste clay. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 178.
• Eskanlou, A., Huang, Q., Foucaud, Y., Badawi, M., & Romero, A. H. (2021). Effect of Al3+ and Mg2+ on the flotation of fluorapatite using fatty-and hydroxamic-acid collectors–A multiscale investigation. Applied Surface Science, 151499.
  
• Ji, B., Li, Q., Huang, Q., & Zhang, W. (2021). Enhanced leaching recovery of rare earth elements from a phosphatic waste clay through calcination pretreatment. Journal of Cleaner Production, 319, 128654.
  
• Anwar, R., Ahmed, M., Seat, P., Huang, Q., & Lin, LS. (2021).Prospect of utilizing coal mine drainage sludge as an iron source for value-creating applications. Reviews in Environmental Science and Bio/Technology.
• Eskanlou, A., & Huang, Q. (2021).Phosphatic waste clay: Origin, composition, physicochemical properties, challenges, values and possible remedies – A review. Minerals Engineering.
• Talan, D., & Huang, Q. (2021). Separation of Radionuclides from a Rare Earth-Containing Solution by Zeolite Adsorption. Minerals.
• Huang, Q., Noble, A., & Talan, D. (2020). Exploratory investigation on the use of low-cost alternative media for ultrafine grinding of coal. International Journal of Coal Preparation and Utilization.
• Talan, D., & Huang, Q. (2020).Separation of thorium, uranium, and rare earths from a strip solution generated from coarse coal refuse. Hydrometallurgy. 
• Eskanlou, A., Huang, Q., Chegeni, M. H., Khalesi, M. R., & Abdollahy, M. (2020). Determination of the mass transfer rate constant in a laboratory column flotation using the bubble active surface coefficient. Minerals Engineering, 156, 106521.
• Huang,Q., Yang, X., & Honaker, R. (2019). Evaluation of Frother Types for Improved Flotation Recovery and Selectivity Minerals.
  
• Huang,Q., Talan, D., Restrepo, J., Baena, O., Kecojevic, V., & Noble, A. (2019). Characterization study of rare earths, yttrium, and scandium from various Colombian coal samples and non-coal lithologies. International Journal of Coal Geology.
• Eskanlou, A., Chegeni, M. H., Khalesi, M. R., Abdollahy, M., & Huang, Q. (2019). Modeling the bubble loading based on force balance on the particles attached to the bubble. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 123892.
  
• Mao, L., Wu, Y., Hu, L., Huang, Q., Dai, Z., & Zhang, W. (2019). Activity calculation and phase transformation predication for heavy metals with slag activity calculation model during using electroplating sludge in production of bricks. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering.
  

• Dai, Z., Zhou, H., Zhang, W., Hu, L., Huang, Q., & Mao, L. (2019). The improvement in properties and environmental safety of fired clay bricks containing hazardous waste electroplating sludge: The role of Na2SiO3. Journal of Cleaner Production.
•  Mao,L., Wu,Y., Zhang,W., Hu, L., & Huang,Q. (2019). Effects of electroplating sludge introduction on the morphology, mineral phase and porosity evolution of fired clay bricks. Construction and Building Materials, 211, 130-138.
• Mao,L., Wu,Y., Zhang,W., &  Huang,Q. (2019). The reuse of waste glass for enhancement of heavy metals immobilization during the introduction of galvanized sludge in brick manufacturing. Journal of Environmental Management, 231, 780-787.
• Huang,Q., Noble, A., Herbst, J., & Honaker, R. (2018). Liberation and release of rare earth minerals from Middling Kittanning, Fire Clay, and West Kentucky No. 13 coal sources.Powder Technology,332, 242-252.
• Honaker, R.Q., Saracoglu, M., &  Huang,Q.. (2017). Evaluation of a novel coal flotation improvement approach with the addition of hydrophobicmagnetic  particles. International Journal of Coal Preparation and Utilization. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19392699.2017.1419208.
• Huang,Q., & Honaker, R. (2016). Optimized reagent dosage effect on rock dust to enhance rock dust dispersion and explosion mitigation in underground coal mines. Powder Technology, 301, 1193-1200.
• Huang,Q., & Honaker, R. (2016). Recent trends in rock dust modifications for improved dispersion and coal dust explosion mitigation. Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process Industries, 41, 121-128.
• Honaker, R. Q., Saracoglu, M., &  Huang,Q. (2016). Application of hydrophobic and magnetic plastic particles for enhanced flotation recovery. Minerals Engineering, 98, 223-231.
• Huang,Q., Honaker, R. Q., Perry, K. A., & Lusk, B. T. (2015). Oleate-modified rock dust for wet applications in underground coal mines. Transactions of Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration, 338(1), 448-456.
• LI, G. H., RAO, M. J., JIANG, T., SHI, T. M., &  Huang,Q. (2012). Reduction roasting-magnetic separation mechanisms of nickelferous laterite ore in presence of sodium salts [J]. The Chinese Journal of Nonferrous Metals, 1, 035.
• Li, G., Rao, M., Jiang, T.,  Huang,Q., & Peng, Z. (2011). Leaching of limonitic laterite ore by acidic thiosulfate solution. Minerals Engineering, 24(8), 859-863.
• Li, G. H., Rao, M. J., Jiang, T.,  Huang,Q., SHI, T. M., & ZHANG, Y. B. (2011). Innovative process for preparing ferronickel materials from laterite ore by reduction roasting-magnetic separation. The Chinese Journal of Nonferrous Metals, 12, 022.

Conference Papers and Presentations

• Huang,Q., Honaker, R. Q., Perry, K., & Lusk, B. (2015). Surface chemistry modification of rock dust for improved dispersion and coal dust explosion prevention. Proceedings of the 2015 SME Annual Conference and Expo and CMA 117th National Western Mining Conference - Mining: Navigating the Global Waters, pp. 245-251, Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration, Jan 2015.
• Huang,Q., & Honaker, R.Q. (2016). A sodium oleate concentration study for modifying rock dust to improve particle dispersion in underground coal applications. 2016 SME Annual Conference & Expo, Feb. 21-24, Phoenix, Arizona.
• Huang,Q. (2016). Rock dust surface chemistry modifications for improved dispersion in coal dust explosion mitigation applications. 2016 Annual Joint Meeting of the SME/PCMIA (Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration, Inc./ Pittsburg Coal Mine Institute of America). Oct. 20-21, Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. 2016 SME Henry Krumb Lecture Series (by invitation).
• Huang,Q. (2017). Rock dust surface chemistry modifications for eliminating cake formation and improving dispersion in coal dust explosion mitigation applications. 2017 SME Annual Conference & Expo, Feb. 19-22, Denver, Colorado. 2017 SME Rong Yu Wan PhD Dissertation Award Series (by invitation) Statler College Researcher and Students Receive Mining Awards from
• Herbst, J.,  Huang,Q., Adeniji, A., & Nkule Sonkeng, L. (2016). Evaluations on alternatives for fine and ultrafine grinding of coal prior to mineral processing separations. West Virginia Governor’s Energy Summit, Oct. 6, Roanoke.
• Noble, A., Herbst, J., &  Huang,Q. (2016). Rare earth elements from coal: separations research and process design. West Virginia Governor’s Energy Summit, Oct. 6, Roanoke.
• Amini, S.H., Zhai, X.,  Huang,Q., & Noble, A. (2016). A novel approach to the design and analysis of mineral processing circuits: fundamental considerations and applications. The 27th Society of Mining Professors Annual Meeting and Conference, Sep. 21-24, Washington, DC.
• Huang,Q., Noble, A., Cruz Santos, L., & Nugent, L. (2017). Investigation of froth-pulp interactions at high-speed frame rates. 2017 SME Annual Conference & Expo, Feb. 19-22, Denver, Colorado.
• Yang, X.B.,  Huang,Q., & Honaker, R.Q. (2017). Frother evaluation for improved recovery and selectivity in column flotation. 2017 SME Annual Conference & Expo, Feb. 19-22, Denver, Colorado.
• Noble, A. Herbst, J .,  Huang,Q., Luttrell, G., & Honaker, R.Q. (2017). Liberation and release of rare earth minerals from coal sources. 2017 SME Annual Conference & Expo, Feb. 19-22, Denver, Colorado.
• Herbst, J. A., Elvish, R., &  Huang,Q. (2017). IMPC Commission on Research and Innovation-matching capabilities and needs for research around the word. International Mineral Processing Congress Council Meeting, June 5-6, St. Petersburg, Russia.
• Martin, C., & Huang, Q. (2018). Optimizing ultrafine grinding performance by manipulating size and shape of media. 2018 SME Annual Conference & Expo, Feb. 25-28, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
• Huang,Q., Herbst, J., Noble, A., & Honaker, R. (2018). The effect of grinding media characteristics on the liberation behavior of coal materials for the recovery of rare earth elements. 2018 SME Annual Conference & Expo, Feb. 25-28, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
• Huang,Q., Talan, D., Baena, O., Kecojevic, V., &  Noble, N. (2019). Characterization Study of Rare Earths, Yttrium, and Scandium from Various Colombian Coal Samples. 2019 SME Annual Conference & Expo, Feb. 25-27, Denver, Colorado.
• Talan, D.,  Huang,Q., & Honaker, R. (2019). Removal of Radioactive Elements from Rare Earths Using Various Separation Methods. 2019 SME Annual Conference & Expo, Feb. 25-27, Denver, Colorado.
• Talan, D.,  Huang,Q., & Honaker, R. (2020). Separation of Thorium and Uranium from Rare Earth Elements Using Zeolite Adsorption. 2020 SME Annual Conference & Expo, Feb. 24-26, Phoenix, Arizona.
• Eskanlou, A., & Huang, Q. (2020). Modeling the Bubble Loading Based On Force Balance on the Particles Attached to the Bubble. 2020 SME Annual Conference & Expo, Feb. 24-26, Phoenix, Arizona.
• Huang, Q. (2020). My First Five Years of Experience in Academia. 2020 SME Annual Conference & Expo, Feb. 24-26, Phoenix, Arizona.

Patents

• "Method for leaching recovery of cobalt from laterite under normal atmosphere pressure," co-authored, China Patent Office, CN 101781716 B, Issued June 29, 2011.

Thesis

• Huang, Qingqing. "Rock Dust Surface Chemistry Modifications for Eliminating Cake Formation and Improving Dispersion in Coal Dust Explosion Mitigation Applications." (2016).