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Scopus Author ID: 7006653212
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Water; Wastewater; Water reuse; Mineral Processing; Hydrometallurgy; Crystallization; urban mining

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Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais: Belo Horizonte, MG, BR

1992-11-03 to present | Professor (Department of Mining Engineering)
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Rocha, S.D.F

Works (41)

Lanthanide Arsenate Chemical Thermodynamics

2025 | Book chapter
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-67398-6_35
Contributors: Vitor L. Gontijo; Virginia S. T. Ciminelli; Sônia D. F. Rocha; James W. Vaughan
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Simultaneous Removal of Arsenic and Sulfate from Mining Wastewater by Ettringite Precipitation

2025 | Book chapter
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-67398-6_47
Contributors: Bruno C. M. Miguel; Elbert M. Nigri; André L. A. Santos; José G. A. Valadares; Frederico M. Penha; Sônia D. F. Rocha
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Nickel sulfate solution fluoride separation with hydrous zirconium oxide

Tungsten
2024-06 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s42864-023-00241-1
Contributors: Elbert M. Nigri; Ummul K. Sultana; André L. A. Santos; James W. Vaughan; Sônia D. F. Rocha
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Luffa cylindrica Slow Pyrolysis and Solar Pyrolysis: Impact of Temperature and Heating Rate on Biochar Properties and Iodine Adsorption Performance

Waste and Biomass Valorization
2023-05 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s12649-022-01954-z
Contributors: Pedro Henrique Cabral de Souza; Sônia Denise Ferreira Rocha; Daniel Bastos de Rezende
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Aplicação de rejeito de mineração em pequena escala de ouro na produção de tijolo de solo-cimento

Matéria (Rio de Janeiro)
2022 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1590/s1517-707620220001.1341
Contributors: Ana Cláudia Franca Gomes; Carol Cardoso Moura Cordeiro; Roberto Aguiar dos Santos; Vítor Rodrigues Alves Soares; Sônia Denise Ferreira Rocha
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The Valorization of Luffa cylindrica as an Etheramine Biosorbent in Wastewater Treatment

Water, Air, & Soil Pollution
2022-09 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s11270-022-05854-9
Contributors: Jessica C. S. Evangelista; Sônia Denise F. Rocha
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Enhanced Stability of Scorodite in Oxic and Anoxic Systems via Surface Coating with Hydroxyapatite and Fluorapatite

Minerals
2022-08-12 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/min12081014
Contributors: Sônia D. F. Rocha; Lydia Katsarou; George P. Demopoulos
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Luffa cylindrica Slow Pyrolysis and Solar Pyrolysis: Impact of Temperature and Heating Rate on Biochar Properties and Iodine Adsorption Performance

2022-05-11 | Preprint
DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-1497697/v1
Contributors: Pedro Henrique Cabral de Souza; Sônia Denise Ferreira Rocha; Daniel Bastos de Rezende
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Thermal characterization of soil-cement bricks using mining tailings

REM - International Engineering Journal
2022-03 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1590/0370-44672021750025
Contributors: Ana Cláudia Franca Gomes; Carol Cardoso Moura Cordeiro; Ivan Julio Apolonio Callejas; Sônia Denise Ferreira Rocha
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Biogas and calcite handling in calcium fluoride precipitation from aqueous solution guided by thermodynamic simulation with PHREEQC

Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part A
2022-01-02 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1080/10934529.2021.2020512
Contributors: Elbert M. Nigri; André L. A. Santos; Cláudio L. Souza; Sônia D. F. Rocha
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Adsorption of crystal violet from aqueous solution in continuous flow system using bone char

Chemical Engineering Communications
2020 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1080/00986445.2019.1596899
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2-s2.0-85063739867
Contributors: Cruz, M.A.P.; Guimarães, L.C.M.; da Costa Júnior, E.F.; Rocha, S.D.F.; Mesquita, P.D.L.
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Rocha, S.D.F via Scopus - Elsevier

Electrocoagulation treatment for reverse electrodialysis wastewater from petroleum refinery

Offshore Technology Conference Brasil 2019, OTCB 2019
2020 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-85079554476
Contributors: Gonçalves, F.M.; Tocafundo, D.H.G.D.; Santos, A.L.A.; Nigri, E.M.; Rocha, S.D.F.
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Removal of organic compounds, calcium and strontium from petroleum industry effluent by simultaneous electrocoagulation and adsorption

Journal of Water Process Engineering
2020-10 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.jwpe.2020.101442
Contributors: Elbert M. Nigri; André L.A. Santos; Sônia D.F. Rocha
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Chemical regeneration of bone char associated with a continuous system for defluoridation of water

Brazilian Journal of Chemical Engineering
2019 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1590/0104-6632.20190364s20180258
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2-s2.0-85078405322
Contributors: Nigri, E.M.; Santos, A.L.A.; Bhatnagar, A.; Rocha, S.D.F.
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Simultaneous removal of strontium and refractory organic compounds from electrodialysis effluents by modified bovine bone char

Desalination and Water Treatment
2019 | Journal article
DOI: 10.5004/dwt.2019.23655
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2-s2.0-85062937878
Contributors: Nigri, E.M.; Santos, A.L.A.; Mesquita, P.L.; Viana, P.R.M.; Rocha, S.D.F.
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Rocha, S.D.F via Scopus - Elsevier

Fixed-bed study for bone char adsorptive removal of refractory organics from electrodialysis concentrate produced by petroleum refinery

Environmental Technology (United Kingdom)
2018 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1080/09593330.2017.1332691
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2-s2.0-85020207647
Contributors: Mesquita, P.D.L.; Souza, C.R.; Santos, N.T.G.; Rocha, S.D.F.
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Rocha, S.D.F via Scopus - Elsevier

Cow bones char as a green sorbent for fluorides removal from aqueous solutions: batch and fixed-bed studies

Environmental Science and Pollution Research
2017 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s11356-016-7816-5
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2-s2.0-84994197579
Contributors: Nigri, E.M.; Cechinel, M.A.P.; Mayer, D.A.; Mazur, L.P.; Loureiro, J.M.; Rocha, S.D.F.; Vilar, V.J.P.
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Fixation of CO<inf>2</inf> in brines of petrochemical industry,Fixação De Co<inf>2</inf> Em Efluente Salino De Indústria Petroquímica

Quimica Nova
2017 | Journal article
DOI: 10.21577/0100-4042.20170063
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2-s2.0-85029821518
Contributors: Santos, L.F.; Santos, A.L.A.; Rocha, S.D.F.
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Rocha, S.D.F via Scopus - Elsevier

Influence of Phenol on the Crystallization Kinetics and Quality of Ice and Sodium Sulfate Decahydrate during Eutectic Freeze Crystallization

Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research
2017 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.7b02668
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2-s2.0-85031795782
Contributors: Becheleni, E.M.A.; Rodriguez-Pascual, M.; Lewis, A.E.; Rocha, S.D.F.
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Removal of refractory organics from saline concentrate produced by electrodialysis in petroleum industry using bone char

Adsorption
2017 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s10450-017-9917-y
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2-s2.0-85033370001
Contributors: Mesquita, P.L.; Cruz, M.A.P.; Souza, C.R.; Santos, N.T.G.; Nucci, E.R.; Rocha, S.D.F.
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Thermal regeneration process of bone char used in the fluoride removal from aqueous solution

Journal of Cleaner Production
2017 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2016.10.112
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2-s2.0-85006371611
Contributors: Nigri, E.M.; Bhatnagar, A.; Rocha, S.D.F.
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Rocha, S.D.F via Scopus - Elsevier

Thermodynamic modeling of phases equilibrium in aqueous systems to recover potassium chloride from natural brines

Journal of Materials Research and Technology
2017 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.jmrt.2016.05.006
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2-s2.0-85008251780
Contributors: Silva, R.G.D.; Seckler, M.; Rocha, S.D.F.; Saturnino, D.; Oliveira, É.D.D.
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Water recovery from saline streams produced by electrodialysis

Environmental Technology (United Kingdom)
2015 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1080/09593330.2014.978898
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2-s2.0-84919457810
Contributors: Becheleni, E.M.A.; Borba, R.P.; Seckler, M.M.; Rocha, S.D.F.
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Supersaturation-controlled synthesis of dicalcium phosphate dihydrate and nanocrystalline calcium-deficient hydroxyapatite

Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research
2012 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1021/ie300059d
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2-s2.0-84861112341
Contributors: Lagno, F.; Rocha, S.D.F.; Katsarou, L.; Demopoulos, G.P.
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Aspects of waste co-processing in clinker kilns,Aspectos do coprocessamento de resíduos em fornos de clínquer

Engenharia Sanitaria e Ambiental
2011 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-79955821412
Contributors: Rocha, S.D.F.; de Freitas Cunha Lins, V.; do Espírito Santo, B.C.
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Scorodite encapsulation by controlled deposition of aluminum phosphate coatings

Journal of Hazardous Materials
2010 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2010.05.046
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2-s2.0-77954535608
Contributors: Lagno, F.; Rocha, S.D.F.; Chryssoulis, S.; Demopoulos, G.P.
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Batch and continuous precipitation of scorodite from dilute industrial solutions

Hydrometallurgy
2009 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.hydromet.2008.04.010
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2-s2.0-56949106223
Contributors: Caetano, M.L.; Ciminelli, V.S.T.; Rocha, S.D.F.; Spitale, M.C.; Caldeira, C.L.
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Alternatives for the galvanic wastewater treatment,Alternativas para o tratamento de efluentes da indústria galvânica

Engenharia Sanitaria e Ambiental
2008 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-53549098844
Contributors: Neto, A.P.; De Souza Bretz, J.; Magalhães, F.S.; Mansur, M.B.; Rocha, S.D.F.
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Evaluation of untreated coffee husks as potential biosorbents for treatment of dye contaminated waters

Journal of Hazardous Materials
2008 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2007.11.093
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2-s2.0-44449157690
Contributors: Oliveira, L.S.; Franca, A.S.; Alves, T.M.; Rocha, S.D.F.
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Rocha, S.D.F via Scopus - Elsevier

Selective extraction of zinc(II) over iron(II) from spent hydrochloric acid pickling effluents by liquid-liquid extraction

Journal of Hazardous Materials
2008 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2007.05.019
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2-s2.0-38349018497
Contributors: Mansur, M.B.; Rocha, S.D.F.; Magalhães, F.S.; Benedetto, J.d.S.
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Rocha, S.D.F via Scopus - Elsevier

Untreated coffee husks as biosorbents for the removal of heavy metals from aqueous solutions

Journal of Hazardous Materials
2008 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2007.07.085
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2-s2.0-40749085238
Contributors: Oliveira, W.E.; Franca, A.S.; Oliveira, L.S.; Rocha, S.D.
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Rocha, S.D.F via Scopus - Elsevier

Chapter 11 Equilibrium FCC catalyst performance simulation based on mixtures of hydrothermal deactivated samples

Studies in Surface Science and Catalysis
2007 | Book
DOI: 10.1016/S0167-2991(07)80194-7
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2-s2.0-35248872060
Contributors: Antònio S. Casali, L.; Rocha, S.D.F.; Passos, M.L.A.; Bastiani, R.; Pimenta, R.D.M.; Cerqueira, H.S.
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Rocha, S.D.F via Scopus - Elsevier

Recovery of zinc sulphate from industrial effluents by liquid-liquid extraction using D2EHPA (di-2-ethylhexyl phosphoric acid)

Separation and Purification Technology
2007 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2006.06.013
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2-s2.0-33845907936
Contributors: Pereira, D.D.; Rocha, S.D.F.; Mansur, M.B.
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Rocha, S.D.F via Scopus - Elsevier

Equilibrium FCC catalyst performance simulation based on mixtures of hydrothermal deactivated samples

ACS National Meeting Book of Abstracts
2006 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-34047261650
Contributors: Casali, L.A.S.; Rocha, S.D.F.; Passos, M.L.A.; Pimenta, R.D.M.; Bastiani, R.; Cerqueira, H.S.
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Rocha, S.D.F via Scopus - Elsevier

Precipitation of heavy metals using magnesium based compounds

XXII Interamerican Congress of Chemical Engineering, CIIQ 2006 and V Argentinian Congress of Chemical Engineering, CAIQ 2006 - Innovation and Management for Sustainable Development
2006 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-84992393700
Contributors: Ribeiro, B.M.; Paim, T.S.; Rocha, S.D.F.
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Rocha, S.D.F via Scopus - Elsevier

Separation of zinc and iron from a galvanic effluent by liquid-liquid extraction using extractants Cyanex 272, Cyanex 301 and Cyanex 302

XXII Interamerican Congress of Chemical Engineering, CIIQ 2006 and V Argentinian Congress of Chemical Engineering, CAIQ 2006 - Innovation and Management for Sustainable Development
2006 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-84992390092
Contributors: Hashizume, T.K.C.; Braga, R.C.; Castro, F.P.M.; Simões, M.C.C.; Dorella, G.; Ricotta, T.Q.N.; Hauers, D.S.R.; Rocha, S.D.F.; Mansur, M.B.
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Kinetics and mechanistic analysis of caustic magnesia hydration

Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology
2004 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1002/jctb.1038
EID:

2-s2.0-4344606514
Contributors: Rocha, S.D.F.; Mansur, M.B.; Ciminella, V.S.T.
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A simplified mechanistic analysis of the hydration of magnesia

Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering
2001 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1002/cjce.5450790406
EID:

2-s2.0-0036330103
Contributors: Birchal, V.S.; Rocha, S.D.F.; Mansur, M.B.; Ciminelli, V.S.T.
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Rocha, S.D.F via Scopus - Elsevier

Reduction of the tenors of chloride and potassium ions in the Eucalyptus black liquor recovery unit,Redução dos teores de íons cloreto e potássio na unidade de recuperação do licor negro de eucalipto

O Papel (Brazil)
2001 | Other
EID:

2-s2.0-30844436114
Contributors: Saturnino, D.M.; Cardoso, M.; De Oliveira, É.D.; Rocha, S.D.F.
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Effect of magnesite calcination conditions on magnesia hydration

Minerals Engineering
2000 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/S0892-6875(00)00146-1
EID:

2-s2.0-0034512194
Contributors: Birchal, V.S.S.; Rocha, S.D.F.; Ciminelli, V.S.T.
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Rocha, S.D.F via Scopus - Elsevier

Effect of surfactants on calcium sulfate crystallization in phosphoric acid solutions

Minerals and Metallurgical Processing
1995 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-0029356355
Contributors: Rocha, S.D.F.; Ciminelli, V.S.T.
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Rocha, S.D.F via Scopus - Elsevier

Peer review (6 reviews for 5 publications/grants)

Review activity for ACS sustainable chemistry & engineering. (1)
Review activity for Environmental research. (2)
Review activity for Hydrometallurgy. (1)
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