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Semantic segmentation of deep-sea polymetallic nodules based on an improved DeepLabV3+ algorithm

Marine Georesources & Geotechnology
Due to the complexity of the deep-sea environment and the diversity of target features, traditional image segmentation models face challenges in deep-sea operations.
Jichao Yang   +6 more
semanticscholar   +2 more sources

Microplastic contamination in deep-sea sediments and polymetallic nodules: Insights from the Clarion-Clipperton Zone, Pacific Ocean

Marine Pollution Bulletin
This study investigates MPs in sediments and polymetallic nodules collected from the Clarion Clipperton Zone (CCZ) in the Pacific Ocean, using samples collected during a deep-sea mining exploration.
Ana Carolina Ronda   +2 more
exaly   +2 more sources

Comparing deep-sea polymetallic nodule mining technologies and evaluating their probable impacts on deep-sea pollution.

Marine Pollution Bulletin
Deep-sea polymetallic nodules (PMN) hold promise as a future resource, with various consortia like MOES, IOM, GSR, KORDI, and COMRA actively exploring mining possibilities. However, current technologies lack environmental sustainability.
Lamjahao Sitlhou   +1 more
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CRITICAL ELEMENTS IN SEQUENTIAL LEACHED PHASES FROM DEEP-SEA POLYMETALLIC NODULES AND SEDIMENTS

SGEM International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference� EXPO Proceedings
The deep-sea metalliferous sediments and Fe-Mn polymetallic nodules formed in modern environment at the deep-sea ocean floor (> 4000 m depth) were evaluated as promising new raw materials, especially for critical elements as Li, Co, Cu, Mn, Ni, and rare ...
A. Hikov   +3 more
semanticscholar   +2 more sources

ISPN-Net: A multi-task network for instance segmentation of deep-sea polymetallic nodules

Marine Georesources & Geotechnology
Deep-sea polymetallic nodules represent an important marine mineral resource, and image segmentation serves as a key technique for evaluating nodule distribution and coverage.
Meng Zhao   +5 more
semanticscholar   +2 more sources

Optimization of Gas–Solid Co-Reduction Conditions for Deep-Sea Polymetallic Nodules

JOM, 2023
Fan Li   +6 more
semanticscholar   +2 more sources

Status and Prospects of the Development of Deep-Sea Polymetallic Nodule-Collecting Technology

open access: yesSustainability, 2023
The deep-sea is rich in mineral resources, and deep-sea polymetallic nodules are considered to be the most likely resource for commercial exploitation. Since the discovery of polymetallic nodules by mankind, researchers around the world have made long and arduous explorations in the exploitation of deep-sea polymetallic nodules and have proposed ...
Yu Dai, Zhang Yanyang
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The Development History and Latest Progress of Deep-Sea Polymetallic Nodule Mining Technology [PDF]

open access: yesMinerals (Basel, Switzerland), 2021
Deep-sea polymetallic nodules are a mineral resource with potential for commercial development. Due to the unique deep-sea environment in which they are found, specialized technology and equipment are required for their extraction. In this paper, firstly, the development of deep-sea polymetallic nodule mining technology is classified into three stages,
Shaojun Liu, Yajuan Kang
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Sustainable Processing of Deep-Sea Polymetallic Nodules

, 2017
The possibility of commercialization of processing technology for sea nodules has been linked with comparisons with similar terrestrial process operations. In addition to techno-economic viability, an added focus to commercialization is the sustainability of the process route. The general context of sustainability is discussed.
P. Sen
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