Barbara Arnold

Affiliate Researcher
Titles and Affiliations
Professor Of Practice in Energy and Mineral Engineering, John and Willie Leone Department of Energy & Mineral Engineering (EME)

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Recent Publications

Toxicity of respirable coal dust: An overview of origin, chemistry, mechanisms, and possible remedies

Eskanlou, A. & Arnold, B. J., Dec 2026, In: International Journal of Coal Science and Technology. 13, 1, 1.

Research output: Contribution to journalReview articlepeer-review

Utilization of Coal Wastes for the Production of Ceramic Materials: A Review

Chop, H. & Arnold, B. J., Apr 2025, In: Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration. 42, 2, p. 1001-1023 23 p.

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An evaluation of quartz as a component of respirable coal dust

Eskanlou, A. & Arnold, B. J., Jun 15 2025, In: Journal of Hazardous Materials. 490, 137873.

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Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs) for Protection from Respirable Dust in Underground Mines

Sanchez Gonzalez, L., Ranjan Kumar, A. & Arnold, B., Oct 2025, In: Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration. 42, 5, p. 2743-2759 17 p.

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A review of respirable crystalline silica dust concentration, characteristics, toxicity, and regulation in US metal and nonmetal mines

Siahidouzazar, S., Sharmba, T., Rezaee, M., Rubasinghege, G., Arnold, B. & Roghanchi, P., Oct 5 2025, In: Journal of Hazardous Materials. 497, 139733.

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An evaluation of pyrite as a component of respirable coal dust

Eskanlou, A. & Arnold, B. J., Sep 15 2024, In: Journal of Hazardous Materials. 477, 135340.

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Optimizing flotation separation of fluorapatite from Florida waste clay using a multiscale approach

Eskanlou, A., Arnold, B. J., Foucaud, Y., Badawi, M. & Dzade, N. Y., Jul 30 2024, In: Applied Surface Science. 662, 160067.

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A review of element partitioning in coal preparation

Arnold, B. J., Jun 1 2023, In: International Journal of Coal Geology. 274, 104296.

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Preface to the MME Special Focus Issue in Memory of Emeritus Professor Frank F. Aplan: Between Theory and Practice

Arnold, B. J., Feb 2022, In: Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration. 39, 1

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Understanding coal quality and the critical importance of comprehensive coal analyses

Hower, J. C., Finkelman, R. B., Eble, C. F. & Arnold, B. J., Nov 1 2022, In: International Journal of Coal Geology. 263, 104120.

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The Reprocessing and Revalorization of Critical Minerals in Mine Tailings

Vitti, C. & Arnold, B. J., Feb 2022, In: Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration. 39, 1, p. 49-54 6 p.

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Techno-economic analysis of coal preparation plant design using siu-sim simulator

Huang, Z., Mohanty, M., Sevim, H., Mahajan, A. & Arnold, B., Jan 2008, In: International Journal of Coal Preparation and Utilization. 28, 1, p. 15-32 18 p.

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Dewatering ultrafine clean coal in a T. H. filter press

Patwardhan, A., Chugh, Y. P., Arnold, B. J. & Terblanche, A. N., Apr 1 2006, In: Coal Preparation. 26, 1, p. 33-54 22 p.

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Efficient handling of coal for power plants: Development of a coal handleability index

Arnold, B. J., May 2004, In: Coal Preparation. 24, 3-4, p. 139-158 20 p.

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The 'Grab and Run' revisited - improving selectivity between organic and inorganic components in conventional coal froth flotation

Arnold, B. J., Feb 2000, In: International Journal of Mineral Processing. 58, 1-4, p. 119-128 10 p.

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