Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference Resources and Technology (RESAT 2025)
25 articles
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Peer-Review Statements
Altangerel Lkhamsuren, Battsengel Baatar, Gantuya Ganbat
All of the articles in this proceedings volume have been presented at the [3rd International Conference on Resources and Technology (RESAT 2025) on June 19-20, 2025] in [Ulaanbaatar]. These articles have been peer reviewed by the members of the [Review Committee] and approved by the Editor-in-Chief,...
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Spectroscopic and Thermal Analysis of CuO–ZnO Composite Particles Synthesized by Sol-Gel Method
Davaadulam Batbileg, Narangerel Adiyasuren, Erdene Norov, Tseelei Suren, Ganzorig Chimed
Photocatalysis is a green technology that plays a vital role in achieving sustainable development goals and ensuring a clean environment. Metal oxide materials, in particular, have gained tremendous attention for their versatility in fields such as catalysis, semiconductors, ceramics, sensors, and energy...
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Thermal Dissolution of Coal: a Pathway to High-Value Carbon Materials
Vladimir Safin, Budeebazar Avid, Peter Kuznetsov, Nergui Navchtsetseg, Ludmila Kuznetsova, Anastasia Obukhova
This study investigates the thermal dissolution of bituminous coal to produce extracts suitable for manufacturing of high-quality carbon materials, particularly carbon binders and needle coke. The research focuses on the composition and properties of coal extracts, their distillation fractions, and the...
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An Experimental Study of New Depressants to Upgrade Fluorite Ore for Hydrofluoric Acid Production
Narangarav Terbish, Purev-Ochir Togtokhbaatar, Bayardulam Jamiyansuren, Baasandorj Myagmarsuren
Mongolia possesses substantial fluorspar (CaF2) resources, with over 224 licensed deposits covering more than 61,000 hectares. The country holds strong potential to expand its export capacity by producing value-added products such as hydrofluoric acid (HF) and its downstream derivatives. This study explores...
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Preparation and Characterization of ZnO:Al Thin Films Using Aqueous Solution Method
Maral Bolor-Erdene, Oyunjargal Tumurbaatar, Ganzorig Chimed
Transparent conducting oxide (TCO) thin films are widely used in modern optical and optoelectronic technologies, including solar cells, sensor displays, and light-emitting diodes. Among the various TCO materials, indium tin oxide (ITO) is the most commonly used. However, due to the increasing scarcity...
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Simulation of Acid Mine Drainage Processing Using 3-Stage Membrane Filtration in Aspen Plus
Nergui Nosron, Narangerel Adiyasuren, Davaajargal Darambazar, Khuslen Ankhbayar, Bolor-Erdene Byambabasan, Ulziisaikhan Naidan, Enkhbayar Dondog, Tseelei Suren, Ganzorig Chimed
Acid mine drainage (AMD) is a mining-related problem that is causing harm to the natural ecosystem. The AMD originates from oxidized and sulfide ore stockpiles and contains high concentrations of dissolved copper and other contaminants. Therefore, many applications have been taken account into to process...
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Acid Leaching-Based Production of Triple Superphosphate (TSP) Fertilizer from Burenkhaan Phosphorite, Khuvsgul, Mongolia
Javzandulam Chuluuntumur, Davaabal Batmunkh, Bayarzul Uyat, Oyun-Erdene Gendenjamts, Altantuya Ochirkhuyag
Mongolia possesses over 3.6 billion metric tons of phosphate resources, predominantly located in Khuvsgul and Zavkhan Provinces. Despite this abundance, the country lacks industrial-scale phosphate beneficiation and fertilizer production, resulting in over 90% import dependency. Current national fertilizer...
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Characterisation and Metallurgical Testwork of Lithium and Rubidium Ore
Purev-Ochir Togtokhbaatar, Baasandorj Myagmarsuren, Battsengel Baatar
This study investigates the characterization and processing of lithium (Li) and rubidium (Rb) ores from a new deposit using multiple analytical techniques. For mineral characterization, Mineral Liberation Analysis-Scanning Electron Microscopy (MLA-SEM), X-ray Powder Diffraction (XRPD), and X-ray Fluorescence...
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Ionometallurgical Test Work on Gold and Copper Concentrates
Purev-Ochir Togtokhbaatar, Charlotte Ashworth Guth, Gero Frisch
Leaching investigations using deep eutectic solvents (DES) have been carried out to investigate the feasibility of an ionometallurgical approach to processing copper concentrates. The concentrate under investigation consisted mainly of chalcopyrite, pyrite, bornite, quartz, molybdenite, and trace amounts...
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Battery-Electric Vehicles
the Pathway to Pollution-Free Road Transport in the Global South and Mongolia?
Daniel Karthe, Luisa F. S. Prates, Gantuya Ganbat, Minjeong Choi, Serena Caucci, Seoyoung Lim, Lulu Zhang, Lili Wang, Jack O’Connor, Christina Dornack, Alexey V. Alekseenko, Yubin Yang
The transport sector currently accounts for more than 21% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, largely attributable to road traffic. The Paris Agreement is therefore in jeopardy without its decarbonization. Currently, the transition to battery electric vehicles (BEVs) is the only technology that...
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Evaluating Sustainable Municipal Solid Waste Management Scenarios for Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia: An Integrated Life Cycle Assessment and Geospatial Analysis
Buyanbilig Namnansuren, Helmut Yabar, Takeshi Mizunoya
Mongolia is facing increasing environmental threats related to waste management, including insufficient waste collection, limited treatment, and improper disposal. Over the years, the country has seen a dramatic rise in waste generation, posing a serious environmental threat. This study aims to develop...
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Pilot-Testing Electrostatic Dust Precipitators in Ulaanbaatar/Mongolia: Insights into Particulate Matter Composition and Potential for Air Pollution Reduction
Gunther Claus Stehr, Daniel Karthe, Byambasuren Battulga, Lodoysamba Sereeter
Ulaanbaatar, the Mongolian capital, experiences severe air pollution during winter months due to small coal- and wood-fired stoves. A research project developed an electrostatic dust precipitator (ESP) for these stoves, which provided insights into particulate matter (PM) reduction potential and composition....
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Safety Assessment of Road Railing on UB-Nalaikh Road
Dashdavaa Tuvshintur, Sungchil Lee, Odbileg Norovrinchen
Road traffic accidents along the Nalaikh–Ulaanbaatar road have raised serious concerns regarding the adequacy of existing safety measures, particularly the effectiveness of safety railings. This research investigates the structural integrity and performance of these railings with the aim of enhancing...
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Energy Efficiency Benchmark Industry
Tino Schuette
The rational use of energy is crucial to industrial companies especially when energy prices are rising and the necessity for green energy is increasing. In order to improve energy efficiency, companies need to compare their energy efficiency with others to see whether their own performance is better...
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Advanced Uncertainty Modeling to Enhance Resource Efficiency in High-Voltage Material Engineering
Daniel Fiss, Stefan Kühnel, Alexander Kratzsch, Stefan Kornhuber
This study offers a comprehensive overview of a range of mathematical methods designed to address uncertainties in engineering calculations and assesses their suitability. The focus is on fuzzy set theory, which has proven to be particularly effective and offers a robust solution package for modelling...
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Study on the Diagnosis of Rotor Faults in Motors using Inrush Current
Erdenetsetseg Saijaa, Ariunbolor Purvee, Bold Enkhbold, Nikita Abramov
Squirrel-cage induction motors are widely used in industry for their durability, simplicity, and cost-efficiency. However, frequent start-stop cycles, overloads, and aging can lead to mechanical and electrical faults, reducing efficiency, causing unplanned downtime, and increasing maintenance costs....
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CFD-based Optimization of Stove Designs for Sustainable Heating in Mongolian Gers
Battulga Nasanjargal, Gantuya Ganbat
Efficient and safe heating is essential for maintaining thermal comfort and reducing indoor air pollution in traditional Mongolian gers, particularly during the heating season. This study presents a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) investigation of thermal performance in various stove geometries commonly...
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Lessons Learnt from Mongolia’s First Adoption of the Toward Sustainable Mining (TSM) Framework
Enkhzaya Chuluunbaatar, Oyungerel Ganbaatar
The transition to globally recognized sustainability standards in mining presents both an opportunity and a challenge for resource economies. This paper explores the implementation of the “Towards Sustainable Mining” (TSM) standard in Mongolia through a case study of Mongolian Mining Corporation (MMC...
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Mapping Wildfire Dynamics in Eastern Mongolia: Integrating Remote Sensing for Sustainable Resource Management
Enkhjin Enkhbold, Gantuya Ganbat, Nilanchal Patel
This study presents a comprehensive spatiotemporal analysis of wildfire patterns across Mongolia from January 2005 to December 2024 using satellite imagery, covering a 20-year period of observed data. The study reveals characteristics of wildfire frequency, distribution, and trends at national and provincial...
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Nighttime Light as a Proxy for Socioeconomic and Environmental Change in Urban and Mining Contexts
Munkh-Erdene Tuvshinkhuu, Enkhjargal Sodnomdarjaa, Gantuya Ganbat
This study applies Nighttime Light (NTL) data in conjunction with socioeconomic and environmental parameters to investigate two contrasting sites in Mongolia: the urban area of Ulaanbaatar and the Energy Resources LLC (ER) open-pit coking coal mine site. The primary objective is to assess the extent...
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Review of Recent Sustainable Water Technologies for Heavy Metal Removal
Bolormaa Purevjav, Bern Klein, Enkhzaya Chuluunbaatar, Gantuya Ganbat
Growing concerns about climate change, global warming, water scarcity and pollution have intensified the search for sustainable water treatment technologies. Among the most pressing challenges is heavy metal contamination, which poses severe risks to ecosystems and human health. This literature review...
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Unseen Threats: Soil Pollution from Household Ash in Nalaikh’s Ger Districts
Enkhjargal Sodnomdarjaa, Martin Knippertz
Rapid urban expansion, poor waste management practices, and a reliance on coal-based energy sources have contributed significantly to soil pollution in Mongolia’s urban ger districts. This study investigates the environmental risks posed by ash disposal from household coal burning in the Nalaikh district...
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Detection of Enteric Bacteria in Selbe River, Mongolia, with Infection Risk Estimation of the Selbe River, Ulaanbaatar
Bodigerel Lkhagvasuren, Enkhzul Enkhsaikhan, Usukhbayar Puntsagsuren, Ariunaa Saraadan, Ariuntuya Tserendorj
The indicator bacteria and pathogenic bacteria Salmonella spp. and Shigella spp. were tested in the laboratory with two different methods, the Petri-dish method, and the IDEXX tray method. The findings of this study reveal concerning levels of bacterial pollution in the Selbe River, illustrating the...
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Vegetation-Climate Responses in Mining Areas in the Mongolian Plateau
Urangoo Baasandorj, Nandin-Erdene Geserbaatar, Gantuya Ganbat
In recent decades, fluctuations in temperature, precipitation, and other climatic parameters have significantly influenced vegetation dynamics and land cover patterns across the Mongolian Plateau. This study investigates long-term climate and vegetation changes in selected mining-affected regions, including...
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Enhancing Control Engineering Education through Simulation-Based Lab Work Using Open-Source Multibody Dynamics Software
Young Suk Kim, Odbileg Norovryenchin
Control engineering is inherently rich in mathematics and thus through conventional instruction-based learning only, students often have a hard time to learn the concepts of control engineering. To address this issue, this study proposes the integration of simulation-based laboratory practices in control...