Rare earth elements (REEs) including fifteen lanthanides, yttrium and scandium are found in
more than 250 minerals, worldwide. REEs are used in various high-tech applications across …

Deposits enriched in rare earth elements (REEs) are abundant and diverse in mineralogy,
but those of current economic value have extremely limited geographic distribution. Due to …

Coastlines are constantly threatened by erosion. Effective coastal defense structures with
the least environmental impacts are increasingly required. Submerged and emerged …

Sri Lanka is positioned as an important hub for international ship**. The recent naval
accidents of MT New Diamond (in 2020) and MV X-Press Pearl (in 2021) suggest that the …

Rare earth elements (REEs), a group of 17 elements comprises 15 lanthanides, scandium
and yttrium, are largely attracting the world's attention due to their importance in a wide …

Coastal landforms are constantly changed due to both natural and anthropogenic forces. An
attempt is made to analyze short-term coastal landform changes on the east coast of Sri …

Heavy minerals (HMs) are used in many high-tech applications (eg nuclear reactors,
photovoltaic cells, electronics, green, and nano-and space technology), and thus global …

Different countries practice various approaches to coastal erosion management, which have
characteristics strengths and weaknesses. Protection of the land from coastal erosion is a …

Coastal landforms are continuously shaped by natural and human-induced forces,
exacerbating the associated coastal hazards and risks. Changes in the shoreline are a …

Rare earth elements (REEs) are globally considered as critical elements due to their
indispensable applications in various high-tech industries. With the ever-increasing …