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Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech)
1992
Master of Science, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech)
1988
Bachelor of Science, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech)
1986
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Bipartisan Infrastructure Law - BIL - Development of a Strategic Materials Production System for Rare Earth Metals, Graphite and Other Critical Mater - CAER Graphite SOW
Honaker, R. (PI), Groppo, J. (CoI), Ji, B. (CoI) & Weisenberger, M. (CoI)
9/1/24 → 8/31/27
Project: Research project
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Carbon-Negative Critical Metal Recovery from E-Wastes through Responsible Design of Solvents
Shi, J. (PI), Escobar, I. (CoI), Honaker, R. (CoI) & Shao, Q. (CoI)
9/1/24 → 8/31/28
Project: Research project
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Process Development for the Hicks Dome Regolith Sources
Honaker, R. (PI) & Ji, B. (CoI)
9/1/24 → 8/28/26
Project: Research project
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Bipartisan Infrastructure Law - BIL - Development of a Strategic Materials Production System for Rare Earth Metals, Graphite and Other Critical Mater
Honaker, R. (PI), Groppo, J. (CoI), Ji, B. (CoI) & Weisenberger, M. (CoI)
9/1/24 → 8/31/27
Project: Research project
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Illinois Rare Earth Novel Extraction and Supply (IRENES)
Honaker, R. (PI) & Groppo, J. (CoI)
8/1/24 → 11/30/25
Project: Research project
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Effect of Calcination Atmosphere on the Acid Leaching Recovery of Rare Earth Elements in Coal-Byproducts
Gupta, T., Nawab, A. & Honaker, R., 2025, In: Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy Review. 46, 2, p. 225-239 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Recovery of rare earth elements and critical metals from thermally activated coal refuse using ferric sulfate bio acid
Liu, W., Honaker, R. & Yang, X., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Rare Earths.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Revolutionizing coarse particle flotation Part I – A comprehensive exploration method for the HydroFloat™ technology
Ozsoy, Y., Honaker, R. Q., Mankosa, M., Hobert, A., Bhambhani, T. & Lycans, S. J., Sep 15 2025, In: Minerals Engineering. 231, 109453.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Revolutionizing Coarse Particle Flotation Part II—Enhancing Separation Performance with Novel Chemistry
Ozsoy, Y., Honaker, R. Q., Mankosa, M., Bhambhani, T. & Lycans, S. J., Oct 2025, In: Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration. 42, 5, p. 3093-3107 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Investigating the Effect of Microwave Pretreatment on Bastnasite Grinding for Comminution Energy Reduction and Rare Earth Recovery
Asgari, K., Huang, Q., Honaker, R. & Sabolsky, E., Nov 2024, In: Processes. 12, 11, 2468.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access4 Scopus citations
Prizes
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Southeastern Conference (SEC) Faculty Achievement Award
Honaker, R. (Recipient), 2025
Prize: Honorary award
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Coal & Energy Division Distinguished Service Award
Honaker, R. (Recipient), 2008
Prize: Honorary award
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