The technology of downhole uranium production used at mining enterprises in Kazakhstan is described, the factors affecting the decrease in the filtration characteristics of productive formations are studied in detail, and an effective method is described for increasing the downhole uranium production. The applied methods of intensification of downhole production at uranium mining enterprises are considered, the positive and negative aspects of the electroplasma and chemical methods are discussed. Calculations of the working values of the hydro-wave method of destruction of clogging formations in the well and the parameters of the solution supply during repair and restoration work are presented. Based on the calculation of the operating parameters, a diagram of the dependence of the operating cycle of the hydropercussion machine on the flow rate of the water supplied to the machine is constructed. The developed 3D model of the hydropercussion apparatus for increasing the permeability of the productive horizon is presented. The advantages of the use of the hydrodynamic method for restoring the permeability of the productive horizon in the conditions of downhole uranium production in difficult mining and geological conditions are disclosed. The optimal parameters for intensification of downhole uranium production in difficult mining and geological conditions are recommended, and a method for using a hydropercussion apparatus in combination with traditional methods of well regeneration is developed.

With the increasing prevalence of microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) in global aquatic environments, their potential ecotoxicological and health impacts have become a major concern in environmental science. Slow sand filtration (SSF) is widely recognized for its low energy demand, ecological compatibility, and operational stability; however, its efficiency in removing small or neutrally buoyant MPs remains limited. In recent years, integrating modified activated carbon (MAC) into SSF systems has emerged as a promising approach to enhance MP removal. This review comprehensively summarizes the design principles, adsorption and bio-synergistic mechanisms, influencing factors, and recent advancements in MAC-SSF systems. The results indicate that surface modification of activated carbon—through controlled pore distribution, functional group regulation, and hydrophilic–hydrophobic balance—significantly enhances the adsorption and interfacial binding of MPs. Furthermore, the coupling between MAC and biofilm facilitates a multi-mechanistic removal process involving electrostatic attraction, hydrophobic interaction, physical entrapment, and biodegradation. In addition, this review discusses the operational stability, regeneration performance, and environmental sustainability of MAC-SSF systems, emphasizing the need for future research on green and low-cost modification strategies, interfacial mechanism elucidation, microbial community regulation, and life-cycle assessment. Overall, MAC-SSF technology provides an efficient, economical, and sustainable pathway for microplastic control, offering valuable implications for a safe water supply and aquatic ecosystem protection in the future.

Ever-increasing global water shortages necessitate more advanced and cost-effective water purification methods. Herein, a novel slow filtration system using natural raw zeolite is proposed as an alternative to traditional quartz sand as a filter medium. The system demonstrates excellent performance in reducing turbidity and removing methylene blue (MB). The natural zeolite-based filtration system (filter bed depth of 70 cm) completely adsorbed 30 ppm MB at a filtration velocity of 0.2 m/h, maintaining its performance up to 2 months. The highest adsorption capacity (q_max) for MB of natural zeolite was 8.32 mg/g for the 0.3 mm fraction and 13.84 mg/g for the 0.1 mm fraction. The slow filtration process demonstrated high turbidity removal efficiencies, achieving 98.53% with the natural zeolite filter and 98.97% with the quartz sand filter, indicating the effectiveness of both media in improving water quality. This study highlights the potential of the natural zeolite-based slow filtration system as a versatile and effective water treatment solution.

Thermomechanical processing of steels is an advanced process for producing high-strength steels. Low-alloy high-strength steel grades have a wide range of applications in the production of large-diameter pipes for transporting oil and gas. The application of API grades like X70 steels in pipe rolling production has led to a reduction in metal consumption and energy expenses for their production. Warm rolling or controlled rolling is one of the advanced technological modes of steel processing, which is described in this article. Therefore, it needs to be emphasized that high-strength low-alloy (HSLA) steels have gained significant attention due to their superior mechanical properties and cost-effectiveness in various industrial applications. Thermomechanical processing (TMP) plays a crucial role in optimizing the microstructure and mechanical performance of these steels. This paper explores the fundamental principles of TMP, including controlled rolling, accelerated cooling, and precipitation strengthening. The impact of processing parameters on grain refinement, phase transformations, and mechanical properties is discussed. Advances in TMP techniques, such as direct quenching and ultra-fast cooling, are also highlighted. Understanding these processes enables the development of HSLA steels with enhanced strength, toughness, and weldability. The paper also contains experimental part regarding to plane strain compression test results, which is modelling thermomechanical processing of HSLA steels.

Contamination of water bodies by emulsified gasoline hydrocarbons, particularly BTEX compounds (benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylenes), represents a critical environmental challenge due to their toxicity and resistance to conventional treatment methods. In this study, carbonized biosorbents derived from rice husk (CRH) and walnut shell (CWS) were developed for efficient removal of emulsified gasoline from water. The materials were prepared via carbonization under CO₂ atmosphere (300–800 °C), enabling simultaneous carbonization and activation. Structural and surface properties were characterized using Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) analysis, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (XRF). The results demonstrated a strong dependence of adsorption performance on carbonization temperature, with maximum removal efficiencies of 90.2% (CRH-600) and 96.5% (CWS-700). The superior performance of CWS-700 was associated with its highly developed hierarchical pore structure (up to 670 m² g⁻¹), increased carbon content, and enhanced hydrophobicity. Kinetic studies revealed pseudo-second-order behavior, with equilibrium achieved within 25–30 min at near-neutral pH. Gas chromatographic analysis confirmed the complete removal of BTEX and light hydrocarbons (C1–C9) using CWS-700, highlighting its high selectivity toward aromatic compounds. The adsorption mechanism was attributed to the synergistic effect of micropore filling, hydrophobic interactions, and π-π interactions with aromatic hydrocarbons. The obtained results demonstrate that biomass-derived carbon materials, particularly walnut shell-based sorbents, are promising low-cost candidates for the treatment of complex water systems contaminated with emulsified petroleum hydrocarbons.