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Zhang Z, Chen Z, Zhang J, Liu Y, Chen L, Yang M, Osman AI, Farghali M, Liu E, Hassan D, Ihara I, Lu K, Rooney DW, Yap PS. Municipal solid waste management challenges in developing regions: A comprehensive review and future perspectives for Asia and Africa. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 930:172794. [PMID: 38677421 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.172794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2024] [Revised: 04/09/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024]
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The rapid urbanization witnessed in developing countries in Asia and Africa has led to a substantial increase in municipal solid waste (MSW) generation. However, the corresponding disposal strategies, along with constraints in land resources and finances, compounded by unorganized public behaviour, have resulted in ineffective policy implementation and monitoring. This lack of systematic and targeted orientation, combined with blind mapping, has led to inefficient development in many areas. This review examines the key challenges of MSW management in developing countries in Asia and Africa from 2013 to 2023, drawing insights from 170 academic papers. Rather than solely focusing on recycling, the study proposes waste sorting at the source, optimization of landfill practices, thermal treatment measures, and strategies to capitalize on the value of waste as more pertinent solutions aligned with local realities. Barriers to optimizing management systems arise from socio-economic factors, infrastructural limitations, and cultural considerations. The review emphasizes the importance of integrating the study area into the circular economy framework, with a focus on enhancing citizen participation in solid waste reduction and promoting recycling initiatives, along with seeking economic assistance from international organizations.
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- Zhechen Zhang
- Department of Civil Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400045, China; Key Laboratory of New Technology for Construction of Cities in Mountain Area, Ministry of Education, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400045, China
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- School of Materials Science Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast BT9 5AG, Northern Ireland, UK.
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- Department of Agricultural Engineering and Socio-Economics, Kobe University, Kobe 657-8501, Japan
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Department of Animal and Poultry Hygiene & Environmental Sanitation, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut 71526, Egypt
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- Department of Agricultural Engineering and Socio-Economics, Kobe University, Kobe 657-8501, Japan
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Xuezheng Road #18, Qiantang District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310018, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast BT9 5AG, Northern Ireland, UK
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou 215123, China.
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Beikmohammadi M, Yaghmaeian K, Nabizadeh R, Mahvi AH. Analysis of heavy metal, rare, precious, and metallic element content in bottom ash from municipal solid waste incineration in Tehran based on particle size. Sci Rep 2023; 13:16044. [PMID: 37749159 PMCID: PMC10520020 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-43139-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 09/27/2023] Open
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Waste incineration is increasingly used worldwide for better municipal solid waste management and energy recovery. However, residues resulting from waste incineration, such as Bottom Ash (BA) and Fly Ash (FA), can pose environmental and human health risks due to their physicochemical properties if not managed appropriately. On the other hand, with proper utilization, these residues can be turned into valuable Municipal metal mines. In this study, BA was granulated in various size ranges (< 0.075 mm, 0.075-0.125 mm, 0.125-0.5 mm, 0.5-1 mm, 1-2 mm, 2-4 mm, 4-16 mm, and > 16 mm). The physicochemical properties, heavy metal elements, environmental hazards, and other rare and precious metal elements in each Granulated Bottom Ash (GBA) group from Tehran's waste incineration were examined using ICP-MASS. Additionally, each GBA group's mineralogical properties and elemental composition were determined using X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The results showed that the average concentration of heavy metals in GBA, including Zn (1974 mg/kg), Cu, and Ba (790 mg/kg), Pb (145 mg/kg), Cr (106 mg/kg), Ni (25 mg/kg), Sn (24 mg/kg), V (25 mg/kg), As (11 mg/kg), and Sb (29 mg/kg), was higher in particles smaller than 4 mm. Precious metals such as gold (average 0.3 mg/kg) and silver (average 11 mg/kg) were significantly higher in GBA particles smaller than 0.5 mm, making their extraction economically feasible. Moreover, rare metals such as Ce, Nd, La, and Y were detected in GBA, with average concentrations of 24, 8, 11, and 7 mg/kg, respectively. The results of this study indicated that BA contains environmentally concerning metals, as well as rare and precious metals, with high concentrations, especially in particles smaller than 4 mm. This highlights the need for proper pre-treatment before using these materials in civil and municipal applications or even landfilling.
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- Masoumeh Beikmohammadi
- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Kallio A, Virtanen S, Leikoski N, Iloniemi E, Kämäräinen M, Hildén T, Mattila A. Radioactivity of residues from waste incineration facilities in Finland. JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGICAL PROTECTION : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY FOR RADIOLOGICAL PROTECTION 2023; 43:021502. [PMID: 36940473 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6498/acc596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Waste incineration in Europe has been increasing in the past few decades as there is a need to reduce the burden on landfills and their associated environmental concerns. While incineration reduces the volume of the waste, the volume of slag and ash is still substantial. To find out potential radiation risks that incineration residues could set to workers or the public, the levels of radioactive elements in these residues were investigated from nine waste incineration plants in Finland. Natural and artificial radionuclides were detected in the residues, but in general the activity concentrations were low. This study shows that the level of Cs-137 in the fly ash from municipal waste incineration follows the pattern of 1986 fallout zones in Finland, although the levels are significantly lower than in ash from bioenergy production from the same areas. Am-241 was also detected in many samples, although the activity concentrations were very low. Based on the findings in this study, the typical ash and slag residues from municipal waste incineration do not need radiation protection measures for workers or the public even in regions that received up to 80 kBq m-2of Cs-137 fallout in 1986. The further use of these residues need not be restricted due to radioactivity. Hazardous waste incineration residues and other special cases need to be considered separately, depending on the original waste composition.
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- Antti Kallio
- Radiation Practices Regulation, Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority, Rovaniemi, Finland
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- Environmental Radiation Surveillance, Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority, Vantaa, Finland
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- Radiation Practices Regulation, Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority, Vantaa, Finland
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- Environmental Radiation Surveillance, Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority, Vantaa, Finland
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- Environmental Radiation Surveillance, Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority, Vantaa, Finland
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- Environmental Radiation Surveillance, Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority, Vantaa, Finland
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- Environmental Radiation Surveillance, Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority, Vantaa, Finland
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Alaedini AH, Tourani HK, Saidi M. A review of waste-to-hydrogen conversion technologies for solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) applications: Aspect of gasification process and catalyst development. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2023; 329:117077. [PMID: 36565498 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.117077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2022] [Revised: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 12/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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In the twenty-first century, there has been an increase in energy demand and waste production, due to the rising population of the world. One good approach for satisfying the energy demand and overcoming the waste management issues is to convert waste to energy. Additionally, using waste biomass as the feedstock of waste-to-energy (WtE) conversion methods makes them renewable and green and also helps the environmental challenges and reduces the emission of greenhouse gases (GHGs). Gasification is a thermochemical WtE route, which can produce hydrogen-rich gaseous biofuel called synthetic gas (syngas), from wastes. In this paper, different aspects of gasification process are reviewed with greater focus on catalyst usage. Syngas processing steps, which increase the quality and H2 content of the syngas to form bio-hydrogen, are discussed. Solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology is one of the most promising techniques of renewable energy production due to their environmental cleanness characteristics and high efficiencies. Thus, one of the best ways to exploit the energy content of the bio-hydrogen product of gasification is to employ it in a SOFC. Therefore, waste biomass gasification process can be integrated with SOFCs to build high efficiency systems for production of clean and renewable energy from waste, which are called integrated gasification fuel cell (IGFC) systems. These systems provide the opportunity of further upgrading of syngas inside the SOFC. In this paper, we are going to briefly discuss fuel cell technology (especially SOFCs) and review SOFC applications from the aspect of integration with gasification process (IGFC system). Finally, the impacts and issues of gasification process and SOFC technology are considered.
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- Amir Hossein Alaedini
- School of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Tehran, 14155-6455, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Tehran, 14155-6455, Tehran, Iran.
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Huang C, Yuan N, He X, Wang C. Ceramsite made from drinking water treatment residue for water treatment: A critical review in association with typical ceramsite making. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2023; 328:117000. [PMID: 36502704 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.117000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2022] [Revised: 11/24/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The use of ceramsite to construct filtration systems (e.g., biofilters) is a common method for water treatment. To promote such applications, the development of low-cost, high-performance, and environmentally friendly ceramsites has received increasing attention from scientists, and a critical step in the development is the preparation of raw materials. As an inevitable and non-hazardous by-product during potable water production, drinking water treatment residue (DWTR) is typically recycled to make water treatment ceramsite to promote recycling in filtration systems. This study aims to bridge the knowledge gap regarding DWTR in making ceramsites for water treatment. The results suggest that the fabrication methods for DWTR-based ceramsite can be generally classified into sintering and non-sintering procedures. For the sintering method, owing to the heterogeneous properties (especially aluminum, iron, and calcium), DWTR has been applied as various sub-ingredients for raw materials preparations. In contrast, for the non-sintering method, DWTR is commonly applied as the main ingredient, and natural curing, physical crosslinking, and thermal treatment methods have been typically adopted to make ceramsite. However, DWTR-based ceramsites tend to have a high adsorption capability and favorable microbial effects to control different kinds of pollution (e.g., phosphorus, nitrogen, and organic matter). Future work is typically recommended to thoroughly evaluate the performance of DWTR-based ceramsite-constructed filtration systems to control water pollution concerning the making procedures, the potential to control pollution, the stability, and the safety of raw DWTR-based ceramsite, providing systematic information to design more proper planning for beneficial recycling.
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- Chenghao Huang
- State Key Laboratory of Lake Science and Environment, Nanjing Institute of Geography and Limnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, 210008, China; Graduate University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- School of Electronic Information, Nanjing Vocational College of Information Technology, Nanjing, China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Simulation and Control of Groundwater Pollution, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing, 100012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Lake Science and Environment, Nanjing Institute of Geography and Limnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, 210008, China.
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Saha S, Hussain A, Lee J, Lee E, Lee HS. An integrated leachate bed reactor - anaerobic membrane bioreactor system (LBR-AnMBR) for food waste stabilization and biogas recovery. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 311:137054. [PMID: 36397635 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.137054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2022] [Revised: 10/23/2022] [Accepted: 10/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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This study developed an integrated LBR - AnMBR system for efficient stabilization and biogas recovery from food waste (FW) at room temperatures (21-22 °C). First, the leachate recirculation rate (4.4-13.2 L/h) was optimized to maximize hydrolysis and acidification yields. The maximum hydrolysis yield of 551 gSCOD/kg VSadded was achieved at recirculation rate of 13.2 L/h. The VFA concentrations in the FW leachate was as high as 12.5-16.0 g/L, resulting in a high acidification of 468 g CODVFA/kg VS. The solubilized FW was further stabilized by feeding the leachate to AnMBR. Different hydraulic (HRT) and solids retention times (SRT) were tested to achieve high COD removal and methane yields. High COD removal of 86 ± 3% was obtained in the AnMBR at HRT of 13 and SRT of 75 days. High biogas recovery of about 850 kWh per ton FWtreated was achieved along with high quality of AnMBR permeates containing low COD concentration but advantageously high concentration of nutrients (NH4+-N 317-403 mg/L, total phosphate 23-213 mg/L) without any particulates, which can be reused for landscape or liquid fertilizer.
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- Swakshar Saha
- Dept Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of Waterloo 200 University Ave W, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, N2L 3G1
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- Dept Civil & Environmental Engineering, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1S 5B6
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- Dept Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of Waterloo 200 University Ave W, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, N2L 3G1
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- KENTECH Institute for Environmental and Climate Technology, Korea Institute of Energy Technology (KENTECH), 200 Hyeoksin-ro, Naju, 58330, Republic of Korea
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- Dept Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of Waterloo 200 University Ave W, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, N2L 3G1; KENTECH Institute for Environmental and Climate Technology, Korea Institute of Energy Technology (KENTECH), 200 Hyeoksin-ro, Naju, 58330, Republic of Korea.
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Ubando AT, Chen WH, Hurt DA, Conversion A, Rajendran S, Lin SL. Biohydrogen in a circular bioeconomy: A critical review. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2022; 366:128168. [PMID: 36283666 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.128168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2022] [Revised: 10/14/2022] [Accepted: 10/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Hydrogen produced from biomass feedstocks is considered an effective solution in moving toward a decarbonized economy. Biohydrogen is a clean energy source that has gained global attention for adoption as it promises to mitigate climate change and human environmental damage. Through the circular economy framework, sustainable biohydrogen production with other bioproducts while addressing issues such as waste management is possible. This study presents a comprehensive review of the various biomass feedstocks and processing technologies associated with biohydrogen generation, as well as the possible integration of existing industries into a circular bioeconomy framework. The currently standing challenges and future perspectives are also discussed.
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- Aristotle T Ubando
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, De La Salle University, 2401 Taft Avenue, 0922 Manila, Philippines; Thermomechanical Laboratory, De La Salle University, Laguna Campus, LTI Spine Road, Laguna Blvd, Biñan, Laguna 4024, Philippines; Center for Engineering and Sustainable Development Research, De La Salle University, 2401 Taft Avenue, 0922 Manila, Philippines
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- Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 701, Taiwan; Research Center for Smart Sustainable Circular Economy, Tunghai University, Taichung 407, Taiwan; Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Taichung, 411, Taiwan.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, De La Salle University, 2401 Taft Avenue, 0922 Manila, Philippines
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, De La Salle University, 2401 Taft Avenue, 0922 Manila, Philippines; Thermomechanical Laboratory, De La Salle University, Laguna Campus, LTI Spine Road, Laguna Blvd, Biñan, Laguna 4024, Philippines
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Mecánica, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de Tarapacá, Avda. General Velásquez 1775, Arica, Chile
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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Baek K, Park JT, Kwak K. Systematic review and meta-analysis of cancer risks in relation to environmental waste incinerator emissions: a meta-analysis of case-control and cohort studies. Epidemiol Health 2022; 44:e2022070. [PMID: 36097807 PMCID: PMC9849852 DOI: 10.4178/epih.e2022070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2022] [Accepted: 09/01/2022] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Various toxic substances can be generated from incinerators, exposing nearby residents, and epidemiological studies have shown wide variations in risk estimates for cancer risk in populations living close to incinerators. METHODS Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, a literature search and systematic review were conducted to identify studies conducted on general populations exposed to environmental incinerator emissions and cancer outcomes. Meta-analysis was performed according to the cancer types for which 2 or more studies were reported. Subgroup analysis was done for sex, the exposure estimation method, the study period, and the type of outcome. RESULTS Eleven studies were found for the qualitative review and meta-analysis. Seven studies had a case-control design, and 4 had a cohort design. The pooled effect size was not significant for breast, colorectal, liver, lung, lymphohematopoietic, stomach, bladder, central nervous system, and laryngeal cancers, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, sarcoma, leukemia, and all cancers. In the subgroup analysis, the pooled effect size of laryngeal cancer in females was 1.82 (95% confidence interval, 1.10 to 3.01), although only 2 studies were identified. CONCLUSIONS The meta-analysis did not provide evidence of an increased risk for any cancer among populations living near waste incinerators, except for laryngeal cancer in females. However, since relatively few studies were reviewed and some cancer types showed significant increases in individual studies, this evidence needs to be updated regularly.
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- Kiook Baek
- Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Yeungnam University Hospital, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Ansan, Korea
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Ansan, Korea,Correspondence: Kyeongmin Kwak Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Korea University Ansan Hospital, 123 Jeokgeum-ro, Danwon-gu, Ansan 15355, Korea E-mail:
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Sanito RC, Bernuy-Zumaeta M, You SJ, Wang YF. A review on vitrification technologies of hazardous waste. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2022; 316:115243. [PMID: 35598450 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.115243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2021] [Revised: 04/20/2022] [Accepted: 05/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Vitrification technology provides a solution for the issue of safe disposal of hazardous waste containing harmful chemical composition and organic pollutants. This review discusses application of vitrification technologies to treat hazardous waste including, asbestos, fly ash, electronic sludge, nuclear waste, medical waste and radioactive waste. Vitrification processes via Joule heating, microwave heating, plasma technology, electric arc furnaces and incinerators are compared herein. Stabilization of hazardous waste can be achieved by vitrification with the addition of flux agents/additives. Furthermore, crystalline structures, containing the silicate-glass network, are formed as a result of vitrification, depending on the type of flux agents/additives used. In addition, the concentration of heavy metals can be degraded in the final residue and leaching resistance can be achieved. Moreover, energy consumption, pollution prevention and the foreground of the practical application of vitrification are discussed. Vitrification with the advantage of encapsulating pollutants from the hazardous waste is proven to be a promising approach for hazardous waste treatment.
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- Raynard Christianson Sanito
- Department of Environmental Engineering, Chung Yuan Christian University, No. 200 Chung Pei Road, Chung-Li, 32023, Taiwan
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Chung Yuan Christian University, No. 200 Chung Pei Road, Chung-Li, 32023, Taiwan
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Chung Yuan Christian University, No. 200 Chung Pei Road, Chung-Li, 32023, Taiwan; Center for Environmental Risk Management, Chung Yuan Christian University, No. 200 Chung Pei Road, Chung-Li, 32023, Taiwan
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Chung Yuan Christian University, No. 200 Chung Pei Road, Chung-Li, 32023, Taiwan; Center for Environmental Risk Management, Chung Yuan Christian University, No. 200 Chung Pei Road, Chung-Li, 32023, Taiwan.
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Wei J, Li H, Liu J. Curbing dioxin emissions from municipal solid waste incineration: China's action and global share. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 435:129076. [PMID: 35650750 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.129076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2021] [Revised: 03/30/2022] [Accepted: 05/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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China generates the world's second-largest amount of municipal solid waste (MSW) and incinerates the largest quantity of MSW. However, data on the latest dioxin emissions from MSW incineration (MSWI) and the related global share were lacking. In the context of MSW classification, distinguishing the long-term MSW generation and incineration quantity, and dioxin emissions was necessary for macro-control and policy-making by the Chinese Government. By considering population size and GDP per capita, China's MSW generation toward 2050 was projected based on Monte Carlo simulation. Moreover, dioxin emission factors were also assumed based on the diffusion rate of four grades of air pollution control devices (APCDs). Finally, we show that the quantity of China's MSW generation in 2050 will be 363.50 million tonnes (Mt) with 341.06-382.45 Mt of 75% certainty. China's dioxin emissions from MSWI were approximately 15.46 g I-TEQ in 2019, which accounted for 26.1% of total emissions from global MSWI. We discuss dioxin emission reduction scenarios depending on MSW diversion and APCD upgrades. China's dioxin emissions will be 70.38 g I-TEQ for the business-as-usual scenario, and the dioxin emissions will be 9.29 g I-TEQ (within the range of 8.88-9.64 g I-TEQ) for the optimal scenario in 2050. Moreover, in 2050, the APCD diffusion rate will account for 98.8% of the sensitivity of dioxin emissions from China's MSWI. According to the assumed scenarios, there is a dioxin emission reduction potential of 18.6% and 86.8% in 2050 by MSW diversion alone and maximum APCD upgrades combined with food waste diversion, respectively.
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- Junxiao Wei
- Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China.
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- Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China; School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China.
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Morici E, Carroccio SC, Bruno E, Scarfato P, Filippone G, Dintcheva NT. Recycled (Bio)Plastics and (Bio)Plastic Composites: A Trade Opportunity in a Green Future. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14102038. [PMID: 35631920 PMCID: PMC9148040 DOI: 10.3390/polym14102038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2022] [Revised: 05/12/2022] [Accepted: 05/13/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Today’s world is at the point where almost everyone realizes the usefulness of going green. Due to so-called global warming, there is an urgent need to find solutions to help the Earth and move towards a green future. Many worldwide events are focusing on the global technologies in plastics, bioplastic production, the recycling industry, and waste management where the goal is to turn plastic waste into a trade opportunity among the industrialists and manufacturers. The present work aims to review the recycling process via analyzing the recycling of thermoplastic, thermoset polymers, biopolymers, and their complex composite systems, such as fiber-reinforced polymers and nanocomposites. Moreover, it will be highlighted how the frame of the waste management, increasing the materials specificity, cleanliness, and a low level of collected material contamination will increase the potential recycling of plastics and bioplastics-based materials. At the same time, to have a real and approachable trade opportunity in recycling, it needs to implement an integrated single market for secondary raw materials.
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- Elisabetta Morici
- Advanced Technologies Network (ATeN) Center, Università di Palermo, Viale delle Scienze Ed. 18, 90128 Palermo, Italy
- Dipartimento di Ingegneria, Università di Palermo, Viale delle Scienze Ed. 6, 90128 Palermo, Italy
- Correspondence: (E.M.); (N.T.D.); Tel.: +39-0912-386-3704 (N.T.D.)
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- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials (IPCB), Via P. Gaifami 18, 95126 Catania, Italy;
- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Istituto per la Microelettronica e Microsistemi (IMM), Via Santa Sofia 64, 95123 Catania, Italy;
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- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Istituto per la Microelettronica e Microsistemi (IMM), Via Santa Sofia 64, 95123 Catania, Italy;
- Dipartimento di Fisica e Astronomia “Ettore Majorana”, Università di Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II, 84084 Fisciano, Italy;
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria Chimica, dei Materiali e della Produzione Industriale, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, 80125 Naples, Italy;
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria, Università di Palermo, Viale delle Scienze Ed. 6, 90128 Palermo, Italy
- Correspondence: (E.M.); (N.T.D.); Tel.: +39-0912-386-3704 (N.T.D.)
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Conceptualization of Bioreactor Landfill Approach for Sustainable Waste Management in Karachi, Pakistan. SUSTAINABILITY 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/su14063364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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Finding a sustainable approach for municipal solid waste (MSW) management is becoming paramount. However, as with many urban areas in developing countries, the approach applied to MSW management in Karachi is neither environmentally sustainable nor suitable for public health. Due to adoption of an inefficient waste management system, society is paying intangible costs such as damage to public health and environment quality. In order to minimize the environmental impacts and health issues associated with waste management practices, a sustainable waste management and disposal strategy is required. The aim of this paper is to present a concept for the development of new bioreactor landfills for sustainable waste management in Karachi. Furthermore, this paper contributes to estimation of methane (CH4) emissions from waste disposal sites by employing the First Order Decay (FOD) Tier 2 model of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and determining of the biodegradation rate constant (k) value. The design and operational concept of bioreactor landfills is formulated for the study area, including estimation of land requirement, methane production, power generation, and liquid required for recirculation, along with a preliminary sketch of the proposed bioreactor landfill. This study will be helpful for stockholders, policy makers, and researchers in planning, development, and further research for establishment of bioreactor landfill facilities, particularly in the study area as well as more generally in regions with a similar climate and MSW composition.
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Transformation of Solid Waste Management in China: Moving towards Sustainability through Digitalization-Based Circular Economy. SUSTAINABILITY 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/su14042374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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In China, environmental pollution due to municipal solid waste (MSW) over-generation is one of the country’s priority concerns. The increasing volume and complexity of the waste poses serious risks to the environment and public health. Currently, the annual growth of MSW generation is estimated to be approximately 8–10% and will increase to 323 million metric tons (Mt) by 2030. Based on the secondary data collected from a literature survey, this article critically evaluates the recent progress of MSW management (MSWM) in China and offers new insights into the waste sector in the era of Industry 4.0. This helps decision makers in China to plan a smooth transition nationwide to a circular economy (CE) in the waste sector. It is evident that digitalization is a driving force for China to move towards low-carbon development strategies within the framework of CE. Through digitalization, the waste sector has promoted prevention, reduction, reuse, and recycling (3Rs) of waste before waste disposal in landfills. A proper implementation of digitalization-based waste recycling has contributed to an efficient cooperation between the government and private sector, increased job opportunities, and promoted the conservation of resources. It is anticipated that this work not only contributes to the establishment of an integrated MSWM system in China, but also improves local MSWM through digitalization in the framework of a CE.
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Pal MS, Bhatia M. Current status, topographical constraints, and implementation strategy of municipal solid waste in India: a review. ARABIAN JOURNAL OF GEOSCIENCES 2022; 15:1176. [PMCID: PMC9202976 DOI: 10.1007/s12517-022-10414-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2022] [Accepted: 05/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Municipal solid waste (MSW) is one of the key components of India’s prominent mission “Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.” Rising urbanization, faster economic growth, and lifestyle changes all contribute to higher waste generation in India. Unscientific treatment, improper collection, and low use of technology-based solutions for handling MSW lead to hazards like environmental degradation, water pollution, air pollution, and soil pollution. The review paper describes the current status of MSW in different states and union territories as well as reviews the MSW generation, characteristics, and processing methods as practiced in India. It also highlighted government policy and various geographic constraints while rolling out an effective municipal solid waste management (MSWM) system. Furthermore, a comparison of MSW has been described for advanced, developing, and lesser developed countries based on adopted technology, policies, and infrastructure. The study will help decision-makers and scholars formulate more effective strategies for an effective way forward plan for MSWM.
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- Meenakshi Shruti Pal
- Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab India
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- Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab India
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Gupta G, Datta M, Ramana GV, Alappat BJ, Bishnoi S. Contaminants of concern (CoCs) pivotal in assessing the fate of MSW incineration bottom ash (MIBA): First results from India and analogy between several countries. WASTE MANAGEMENT (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2021; 135:167-181. [PMID: 34509055 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2021.08.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2020] [Revised: 08/23/2021] [Accepted: 08/24/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Present study characterizes municipal solid waste incineration bottom ash (MIBA) from three incineration plants in Delhi with an intent to serve the dual objectives: a) assessing the disposal/reuse options for Delhi MIBA, b) evaluating variability in results across the countries (including India) and assessing if is significant enough to influence the fate of MIBA of varied origin. A review on leaching studies of MIBA (50 research papers) was conducted which aided in achieving both the objectives. Delhi MIBA samples were analysed for chemical composition. The two commonly adopted leaching tests i.e., TCLP and EN 12457-2, were conducted and the results were checked against regulatory threshold levels (RTLs) to achieve the first objective. Leaching concentration of the contaminants was compared with the compiled literature and RTLs to accomplish the second objective. The compendium of literature most importantly revealed the physicochemical parameters which are pivotal in determining the fate of MIBA but have been missing from many studies. Ten such parameters were identified: Cr, Cu, Mo, Sb, Cl-,SO42-, Cd, Pb, Ni and Zn and are referred as contaminants of concern (CoCs). Delhi MIBA was found suitable for disposal to non-hazardous waste landfills and unsuitable for unrestricted reuse. CoCs identified in Delhi MIBA were identical to those observed in literature (except Cd, Pb and Zn). The variability in leaching concentration of CoCs, observed from comparative assessment of results, spanned nearly 2 to 3 log10 magnitudes for Cu, Cr, Pb, Sb and Zn while 1 to 2 log10 magnitudes for Mo, Cl-andSO42-.
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- Garima Gupta
- Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016, India.
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016, India.
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016, India.
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016, India.
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016, India.
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Zhu J, Wei Z, Luo Z, Yu L, Yin K. Phase changes during various treatment processes for incineration bottom ash from municipal solid wastes: A review in the application-environment nexus. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2021; 287:117618. [PMID: 34182388 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2021.117618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2021] [Revised: 06/03/2021] [Accepted: 06/16/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Incineration technology has been widely employed, as an effective method to decrease the volume of waste disposal. In this review, relationships between municipal solid waste (MSW) inputs and residues after combustion-specifically, the incineration bottom ashes (IBA) of MSW, were discussed, with an emphasis on the geoenvironmental impacts of IBA associated with the complex crystal and amorphous phase reactions and changes during combustion and from their downstream treatments, whereas, their influences on IBA leaching behaviors are considered as another focus. This review summarizes the IBA leaching behaviors based on literature, showing the leaching variabilities induced by natural weathering and artificial intervention conditions, such as accelerated carbonation, washing treatment, stabilization/solidification, and thermal treatments, all of which can be attributed to changes of mineral phases and microstructure. It helps to understand IBA characteristics and transitions in application-environment nexus, and better reuse it for multiple applications.
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- Jingyu Zhu
- Department of Environmental Engineering, College of Biology and the Environment, Nanjing Forestry University, 159 Longpan Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 210037, China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, College of Biology and the Environment, Nanjing Forestry University, 159 Longpan Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 210037, China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, College of Biology and the Environment, Nanjing Forestry University, 159 Longpan Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 210037, China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, College of Biology and the Environment, Nanjing Forestry University, 159 Longpan Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 210037, China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, College of Biology and the Environment, Nanjing Forestry University, 159 Longpan Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 210037, China.
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Schnabel K, Brück F, Mansfeldt T, Weigand H. Full-scale accelerated carbonation of waste incinerator bottom ash under continuous-feed conditions. WASTE MANAGEMENT (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2021; 125:40-48. [PMID: 33676199 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2021.02.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2020] [Revised: 12/29/2020] [Accepted: 02/13/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Bottom ash (BA) is the dominant residue derived from the incineration of municipal solid waste or refuse-derived fuel (RDF). Costs for the disposal of the material chiefly depend on the leachability of salts and trace metals which may be cut by ageing the BA for several months to promote carbonation via uptake of carbon dioxide (CO2). Enhanced exposure to CO2 sources has been referred to as accelerated carbonation. Here we report on the successful implementation of the accelerated carbonation of BA in a continuously fed full-scale rotating drum reactor. The reactor was operated with the fine fraction (< 20 mm) of BA from an RDF incinerator and the exhaust of a combined heat and power unit was used as the reactant gas. The system was tested in 15 experiments and the process efficiency was addressed by maximizing the reactor loading and minimizing the BA residence time. Results confirmed that the reactor loading depended on the rotation-normalized mass flow rate of BA where the slope and intercept of the characteristic varied with the design of the reactor discharge and the use of mixing tools. According to leaching test results, BA residence times as low as 60 min were sufficient to render the carbonated BA a non-hazardous waste and convert it to a material suited for geotechnical applications. This outperforms previous laboratory findings and opens new perspectives for implementing the accelerated carbonation at incinerator sites.
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- Kevin Schnabel
- THM University of Applied Sciences, Competence Centre for Sustainable Engineering and Environmental Systems (ZEuUS), Wiesenstr. 14, D-35390 Gießen, Germany.
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- THM University of Applied Sciences, Competence Centre for Sustainable Engineering and Environmental Systems (ZEuUS), Wiesenstr. 14, D-35390 Gießen, Germany
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- University of Cologne, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Department of Geosciences, Institute of Geography, Albertus-Magnus-Platz, D-50923 Köln, Germany
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- THM University of Applied Sciences, Competence Centre for Sustainable Engineering and Environmental Systems (ZEuUS), Wiesenstr. 14, D-35390 Gießen, Germany
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Arifin MH, Kayode JS, Ismail MKI, Abdullah AM, Embrandiri A, Nazer NSM, Azmi A. Environmental hazard assessment of industrial and municipal waste materials with the applications of RES2-D method and 3-D Oasis Montaj modeling: A case study at Kepong, Kuala Lumpur, Peninsula Malaysia. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2021; 406:124282. [PMID: 33199149 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.124282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2020] [Revised: 10/11/2020] [Accepted: 10/12/2020] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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Environmental hazards, industrial, and municipal wastes geochemical and geophysical assessments were carried out at an industrial waste disposal (IWD) site at Bukit Kepong, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. RES2-D geophysical method was applied, capable of identification and quantification of the industrial wastes; buried hazardous materials (BHM) and their effects on the subsurface stratum, from the moderately saturated zones, to fully saturated zones housing the aquifer units underneath the water table. Six RES2-D survey profiles were respectively acquired along E-W, and N-S directions. The perpendicular arrangement of the RES2-D survey lines, was tenaciously designed to make possible, the industrial waste materials (IWM)and municipal solid waste (MSW) quantification, with sufficient length of survey lines set at 200 m, and electrode spacing of 5 m, to cover as much details segments of the IWM and MSW as possible. The six RES2-D inversion results, helped in the subsurface stratum classification into three layers, namely; soft layers, which encompasses the waste materials, with varied resistivity values i.e., 0-100 Ω-m, at 10-15 m depths. The consolidated layers produced varied resistivity values i.e., 101-400 Ω-m, at 15-20 m depths. The bedrock has the highest resistivity values i.e., 401-2000 Ω-m, at depths > 20 m. The estimated volume of the waste materials was 312,000 m 3, using 3-D Oasis Montaj modeling via rectangular prism model generated from the inverted RES2-D. Results from the geochemical analysis helped in the validation of the site as a potential contaminated zone with severe health effects.
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- Mohd Hariri Arifin
- Program Geologi, Pusat Sains Bumi dan Alam Sekitar, Fakulti Sains dan Teknologi, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Institute of Hydrocarbon Recovery, Department of Research and Innovations. Shale Gas Research Group, Persiaran UTP, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia.
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- Geo Technology Resources SDN BHD, 31-1, Jalan Mawar 5B, Taman Mawar, 43900 Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Environmental Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wollo University, P.O. Box 1145, Dessie, Amhara, Ethiopia
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- Program Geologi, Pusat Sains Bumi dan Alam Sekitar, Fakulti Sains dan Teknologi, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Program Geologi, Pusat Sains Bumi dan Alam Sekitar, Fakulti Sains dan Teknologi, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
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El Barnossi A, Moussaid F, Iraqi Housseini A. Tangerine, banana and pomegranate peels valorisation for sustainable environment: A review. BIOTECHNOLOGY REPORTS (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2021; 29:e00574. [PMID: 33376681 PMCID: PMC7758358 DOI: 10.1016/j.btre.2020.e00574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2020] [Revised: 10/01/2020] [Accepted: 11/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Over the last decade the world has been generating a high quantity of tangerine peel waste (TPW), pomegranate peel waste (PPW) and banana peel waste (BPW). These peels have several economic benefits but there is mismanagement or inappropriate valorisation that could present risks to environment and public health. In the current review, we discussed the use of TPW, PPW and BPW directly for animal feed, soil fertilization, specific compost production and bio-adsorbent. We also discussed the valorisation of these peels for manufacturing the value-added products including enzymes, essential oil and other products that can be used in human food, in medical and cosmetic industry. Additionally, recent studies concerning the valorisation of these peels by biorefinery for bioethanol, biogas and biohydrogen production have been discussed. In the same context some other recent studies about valorisation of microorganisms isolated from these peels for medical, agronomic and industrial interests have been also discussed.
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- Azeddin El Barnossi
- Laboratory of Biotechnology, Environment, Agri-Food and Health, Faculty of Sciences Dhar El Mahraz, Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology, Environment, Agri-Food and Health, Faculty of Sciences Dhar El Mahraz, Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology, Environment, Agri-Food and Health, Faculty of Sciences Dhar El Mahraz, Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco
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Sun X, Yi Y. Acid washing of incineration bottom ash of municipal solid waste: Effects of pH on removal and leaching of heavy metals. WASTE MANAGEMENT (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2021; 120:183-192. [PMID: 33310130 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2020.11.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2020] [Revised: 09/29/2020] [Accepted: 11/04/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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This study systematically investigated the acid washing of incineration bottom ash (IBA) of municipal solid waste, focusing on the removal and leaching of heavy metals (Pb, Zn, Cr, Cd, Cu, and Ni), as well as their pH-dependent behavior. A series of small-scale laboratory acid washing tests with different nitric acid concentrations and washing periods were conducted. The concentrations of metals in the washing water were measured to evaluate the metal removal efficiency. Then, one stage batch leaching test was conducted for washed IBA to evaluate the leaching reduction efficiency of washing. The results showed that the maximum metal removal efficiencies for Zn, Cu, and Ni (62-76%) were higher than those for Pb, Cr, and Cd (17-25%), which were reached at the highest acid addition for most of the metals. Increasing the washing period did not always increase the metal removal efficiency. The maximum leaching reduction efficiencies were higher for Zn, Cr, and Cu (93-98%) than those for Pb, Ni, and Cd (73-79%). Both washing and leaching processes showed a similar metal concentration-pH profile for each metal. For Pb, Zn, Cr, and Cd, the metal concentration-pH profile generally followed the metal hydroxide solubility versus pH curves. For Cu and Ni, the concentration of metal decreased with the increasing pH first and then kept at a stable concentration higher than the solubility of the hydroxide, indicating that Cu and Ni in the IBA washing water and leachates did not exist dominantly as their hydroxides.
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- Xinlei Sun
- School Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
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- School Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
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Khan AK, Chowdhury R. Parametric Sensitivity of Municipal Solid Waste Integrated Power Plant: CO
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Footprint and Energy Analysis. Chem Eng Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/ceat.202000230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Ashim Kumar Khan
- Jadavpur University Department of Chemical Engineering 700032 Kolkata India
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- Jadavpur University Department of Chemical Engineering 700032 Kolkata India
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Recycling Untreated Coal Bottom Ash with Added Value for Mitigating Alkali–Silica Reaction in Concrete: A Sustainable Approach. SUSTAINABILITY 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/su122410631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Each year, about 730 million tons of bottom ash is generated in coal fired power plants worldwide. This by-product can be used as partial replacement for Portland cement, favoring resource conservation and sustainability. Substantial research has explored treated and processed coal bottom ash (CBA) for possible use in the construction industry. The present research explores using local untreated and raw CBA in mitigating the alkali–silica reaction (ASR) of reactive aggregates in concrete. Mortar bar specimens incorporating various proportions of untreated CBA were tested in accordance with ASTM C1260 up to 150 days. Strength activity index (SAI) and thermal analysis were used to assess the pozzolanic activity of CBA. Specimens incorporating 20% CBA achieved SAI greater than 75%, indicating pozzolanic activity. Mixtures incorporating CBA had decreased ASR expansion. Incorporating 20% CBA in mixtures yielded 28-day ASR expansion of less than the ASTM C1260 limit value of 0.20%. Scanning electron microscopy depicted ASR induced microcracks in control specimens, while specimens incorporating CBA exhibited no microcracking. Moreover, low calcium-to-silica ratio and reduced alkali content were observed in specimens incorporating CBA owing to alkali dilution and absorption, consequently decreasing ASR expansion. The toxicity characteristics of CBA indicated the presence of heavy metals below the US-EPA limits. Therefore, using local untreated CBA in concrete as partial replacement for Portland cement can be a non-hazardous alternative for reducing the environmental overburden of cement production and CBA disposal, with the added benefit of mitigating ASR expansion and its associated costly damage, leading to sustainable infrastructure.
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Total Life Cycle of Polypropylene Products: Reducing Environmental Impacts in the Manufacturing Phase. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:polym12091901. [PMID: 32846916 PMCID: PMC7563104 DOI: 10.3390/polym12091901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2020] [Revised: 08/18/2020] [Accepted: 08/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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This paper assesses the environmental burdens of a polypropylene product throughout the product’s life cycle, especially focusing on the injection-moulding stage. The complete life cycle model of the polypropylene product has been developed from the raw material extraction and production phase through its usage to the end-of-life stage with the help of the life cycle assessment method. To find the answers to the posed problems, different impacts were analysed by GaBi 8.0 software. The analysis lasted from the cradle to the grave, expanding the analysis of the looping method. The aim of the research was to determine the energy and material resources, emissions, and environmental impact indicators. Basically, the article tried to answer three questions: (1) How can we optimize the production phase for the looping method? (2) Which materials and streams are recyclable in the design of the production process? (3) What is the relationship between life cycle stages and total life cycle of the product? As we inspect the life cycle of the product, the load on the environment was distributed as follows: 91% in the production phase, 3% in the use phase, and 6% in the end-of-life phase. The results of the research can be used to develop technologies, especially the injection-moulding process, with a lower environmental impact.
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Magazzino C, Mele M, Schneider N. The relationship between municipal solid waste and greenhouse gas emissions: Evidence from Switzerland. WASTE MANAGEMENT (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2020; 113:508-520. [PMID: 32546447 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2020.05.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2020] [Revised: 05/05/2020] [Accepted: 05/24/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Municipal solid waste generation is becoming a prominent issue in the environmental arena. The aim of this paper is to investigate the relationship among municipal waste generation, greenhouse gas emissions, and GDP in Switzerland over the period 1990-2017. We apply both time series procedures (stationarity and causality tests) and a Machine Learning approach. Empirical findings underline a bidirectional causal relationship between municipal solid waste generation and GDP, indicating that the Environmental Kuznets Curve hypothesis holds for Switzerland. Moreover, we found that waste recovery (recycling and composting) is a key driver in mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. In fact, in the Tree Model, the probability that a change in the waste recovery variable could lead to a reduction in the greenhouse gas emissions registered a value of 87%.
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Economic Perspectives of Biogas Production via Anaerobic Digestion. Bioengineering (Basel) 2020; 7:bioengineering7030074. [PMID: 32674480 PMCID: PMC7552621 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering7030074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2020] [Revised: 07/06/2020] [Accepted: 07/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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As the demand for utilizing environment-friendly and sustainable energy sources is increasing, the adoption of waste-to-energy technologies has started gaining attention. Producing biogas via anaerobic digestion (AD) is promising and well-established; however, this process in many circumstances is unable to be cost competitive with natural gas. In this research, we provide a technical assessment of current process challenges and compare the cost of biogas production via the AD process from the literature, Aspen Plus process modeling, and CapdetWorks software. We also provide insights on critical factors affecting the AD process and recommendations on optimizing the process. We utilize four types of wet wastes, including wastewater sludge, food waste, swine manure, and fat, oil, and grease, to provide a quantitative assessment of theoretical energy yields of biogas production and its economic potential at different plant scales. Our results show that the cost of biogas production from process and economic models are in line with the literature with a potential to go even lower for small-scale plants with technological advancements. This research illuminates potential cost savings for biogas production using different wastes and guide investors to make informed decisions, while achieving waste management goals.
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Bhatt AH, Ren ZJ, Tao L. Value Proposition of Untapped Wet Wastes: Carboxylic Acid Production through Anaerobic Digestion. iScience 2020; 23:101221. [PMID: 32563151 PMCID: PMC7305404 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2020.101221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2020] [Revised: 04/28/2020] [Accepted: 05/28/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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Although traditional anaerobic digestion (AD) process to produce methane-rich biogas from wet waste is deep-rooted, high carbon footprint and its low value as compared with other renewable sources demand advanced strategies to avoid its production. An emerging conversion pathway to arrest methanogenesis for producing value-added fuels and chemicals instead of biogas is sought as a sustainable alternative. This research provides a comprehensive analysis on current technology development, process challenges, applications, and economics for producing high-value short-chain carboxylic acids from AD of wet wastes. We show that (1) the theoretical energy yields of acids equal or exceed biogas, and (2) the cost of these acids is competitive with those produced from chemical markets, making this economically viable for mass production. With global abundance of wet waste feedstocks, this process of short-chain acid production provides a promising alternative to conventional biogas production technology, while achieving waste management and carbon mitigation goals.
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- Arpit H Bhatt
- Strategic Energy Analysis Center, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, CO 80401, USA
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- Civil and Environmental Engineering, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544, USA
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- National Bioenergy Center, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, CO 80401, USA.
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Nikravan M, Ramezanianpour AA, Maknoon R. Study on physiochemical properties and leaching behavior of residual ash fractions from a municipal solid waste incinerator (MSWI) plant. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2020; 260:110042. [PMID: 31941624 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2019.110042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2019] [Revised: 12/24/2019] [Accepted: 12/25/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Generally, Fly ashes (FAs) in Municipal Solid Waste Incinerator (MSWI) are classified as hazardous waste and commonly managed in a mixed way even though distinct FA in incineration flows have different characteristics. Thus, it can cause improper management of fly ashes and an increase in cost as well as the volume of residual ashes sent to the hazardous landfill. In this study, Bottom ash (BA), Secondary furnace ash (SFA), Superheater ash (SHA), Boiler chamber ash (BCA), Economizer ash (EA), and Baghouse Filter Ash (BHFA) have been sampled separately from different locations at an MSWI plant. An integrated approach involving physical, chemical, mineralogy, and leaching behavior was used to characterize the residual ashes. Results point out that the average diameter of ash particles varies from 4.87 μm for BHFA to 6825 μm for BA, with three distinct zones. The Blaine fineness value increases when the median size of ash particles decreases. All values of Loss on Ignition (LOI) at 550 °C are less than 3%, indicating a suitable burning. The main mineralogical crystalline phases in ashes were KCl, NaCl, Mg.6Al1.2Si1.8O6, CaCO3, CaSO4, CaSO3, and SiO2. Among the considered heavy metals, leaching tests identified high levels of hazardous waste for Pb, Cd, Cu, and Zn in BHFA as well as for Pb and Zn in SHA. BA, SFA, BCA, and EA are categorized as non-hazardous according to the TCLP (USEPA-1311). In terms of EN 12457-2 test, BA and SFA are inert waste; but SHA, BCA, and EA are classified as hazardous waste due to a significant level of Cl. The results show that the characteristics of ash in the separate location of the MSWI process is essential to have an economical and proper solution for ash management.
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- Morteza Nikravan
- Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran polytechnic), Iran.
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- Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran polytechnic), Iran.
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- Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran polytechnic), Iran.
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Yin K, Chan WP, Dou X, Ahamed A, Lisak G, Chang VWC. Human exposure and risk assessment of recycling incineration bottom ash for land reclamation: A showcase coupling studies of leachability, transport modeling and bioaccumulation. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2020; 385:121600. [PMID: 31771889 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2019.121600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2019] [Revised: 10/25/2019] [Accepted: 11/02/2019] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Incineration bottom ash (IBA) faces challenges for its sustainable recycling due to the absence of scenario-specific risk assessment. Environmental risk assessment was carried out via a case study incorporating key factors to dominate human exposures during IBA utilization in land reclamation. Three research components echoing respective IBA leaching, exposures, and consequences were performed under a supportive framework to elaborate these interlinked key factors and unveil the potential environmental risks. IBA leachability was firstly investigated using various laboratory standard leaching methods while conducted a large-scale field trial experiment for mutual confirmation, suggesting that maximum leached amounts may be achieved when liquid to solid (L/S) ratio increases to 10. Dilution and transportation models were both developed to discriminate the mitigation of IBA leachate between two periods i.e. during and after land reclamation, suggesting that dilution rather than transportation may dominate the environmental impact for metal exposures. Metal bioaccumulation from a typical mollusk species was performed coupling the calculated dietary safety limits based on Singaporean diet intake for development of the threshold of toxicology concerns on human exposures. With such, IBA benign usage in land reclamation was also conferred in the form of distance and dilution factor.
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- Ke Yin
- Department of Environmental Engineering, College of Biology and the Environment, Nanjing Forestry University, 159 Longpan Road, Nanjing 210037, China; The Residues and Resource Reclamation Centre, Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, 1 Cleantech Loop, CleanTech One, 637141, Singapore.
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- The Residues and Resource Reclamation Centre, Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, 1 Cleantech Loop, CleanTech One, 637141, Singapore
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- The Residues and Resource Reclamation Centre, Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, 1 Cleantech Loop, CleanTech One, 637141, Singapore
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- The Residues and Resource Reclamation Centre, Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, 1 Cleantech Loop, CleanTech One, 637141, Singapore
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- The Residues and Resource Reclamation Centre, Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, 1 Cleantech Loop, CleanTech One, 637141, Singapore; School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, 639798, Singapore.
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- Department of Civil Engineering, 23 College Walk, Monash University, Victoria 3800, Australia.
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Wong S, Mah AXY, Nordin AH, Nyakuma BB, Ngadi N, Mat R, Amin NAS, Ho WS, Lee TH. Emerging trends in municipal solid waste incineration ashes research: a bibliometric analysis from 1994 to 2018. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 27:7757-7784. [PMID: 32020458 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-07933-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2019] [Accepted: 01/29/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The rapidly increasing generation of municipal solid waste (MSW) threatens the environmental integrity and well-being of humans at a global level. Incineration is regarded as a technically sound technology for the management of MSW. However, the effective management of the municipal solid waste incineration (MSWI) ashes remains a challenge. This article presents the global dynamics of MSWI ashes research from 1994 to 2018 based on a bibliometric analysis of 1810 publications (research articles and conference proceedings) extracted from the Web of Science database, followed by a comprehensive summary on the research developments in the field. The results indicate the rapid growth of annual publications on MSWI ashes research, with China observed as the most productive country within the study period. Waste Management, Journal of Hazardous Materials, Chemosphere and Waste Management & Research, which accounted for 35.42% of documents on MSWI research, are the most prominent journals in the field. The most critical thematic areas on this topic are MSWI ashes characterisation, dioxin emissions from fly ash, valorisation of bottom ash and heavy metal removal. The evolution of MSWI ashes treatment technologies is also discussed, together with the challenges and future research directions. This is the first bibliometric analysis on global MSWI ashes research based on a sufficiently large dataset, which could provide new insights for researchers to initiate further research with leading institutions/authors and ultimately advance this research field.
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- Syieluing Wong
- School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
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- School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
- Process Systems Engineering Centre (PROSPECT), Research Institute of Sustainable Environment (RISE), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
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- School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
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- School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
- Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Laboratory, Institute of Future Energy, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
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- School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia.
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- School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
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- School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
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- Process Systems Engineering Centre (PROSPECT), Research Institute of Sustainable Environment (RISE), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
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- School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
- Innovation Centre in Agritechnology for Advanced Bioprocess, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Pagoh, 84600, Pagoh, Johor, Malaysia
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Sustainability Evaluation of Municipal Solid Waste Management System for Hanoi (Vietnam)—Why to Choose the ‘Waste-to-Energy’ Concept. SUSTAINABILITY 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/su12031085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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According to decision no. 491/QD-TTg signed in 2018 by the Vietnamese Prime Minister approving adjustments to the national strategy for the general management of solid waste until 2025 with a vision toward 2050, Vietnam has committed itself to move toward collecting, transporting, and treating 100% of non-household waste by 2025 and 85% of waste discharged by households by 2025. This paper aims to determine which is the best sustainable solid waste management system out of those that have been formulated by World Bank experts for Hanoi until 2030 for implementing the national strategy. The paper compares four distinct solid waste management enhancement alternatives, namely, “Improving the current system for waste collection and transportation”; “Reducing, reusing, and recycling waste at source”; “Mechanical–biological treatment (MBT) plants for classifying, composting, and refuse-derived fuel (RDF) for the cement industry”; and “MBT plants for classifying, composting, and RDF for waste-to-energy/incineration plants”. The comparison was made using an analytic hierarchy process. As a result, the research indicated that “MBT plants for classifying, composting, and RDF for waste-to-energy/incineration plants” has the highest ranking in terms of a sustainable solution for the municipal solid waste management system. Therefore, it should be applied for managing the current situation in Hanoi. At the same time, the sustainable development of the system must seek to decrease the waste-to-energy ratio continuously and significantly through the planned reuse of materials that can be recycled to industry. According to the literature, in major cities in Asia and Africa, development programs are moving toward waste-to-energy solutions. The EU’s circular innovation programs and action plan may be in the opposite direction to this trend.
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Blasenbauer D, Huber F, Lederer J, Quina MJ, Blanc-Biscarat D, Bogush A, Bontempi E, Blondeau J, Chimenos JM, Dahlbo H, Fagerqvist J, Giro-Paloma J, Hjelmar O, Hyks J, Keaney J, Lupsea-Toader M, O'Caollai CJ, Orupõld K, Pająk T, Simon FG, Svecova L, Šyc M, Ulvang R, Vaajasaari K, Van Caneghem J, van Zomeren A, Vasarevičius S, Wégner K, Fellner J. Legal situation and current practice of waste incineration bottom ash utilisation in Europe. WASTE MANAGEMENT (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2020; 102:868-883. [PMID: 31835064 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2019.11.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2019] [Revised: 11/18/2019] [Accepted: 11/21/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Almost 500 municipal solid waste incineration plants in the EU, Norway and Switzerland generate about 17.6 Mt/a of incinerator bottom ash (IBA). IBA contains minerals and metals. Metals are mostly separated and sold to the scrap market and minerals are either disposed of in landfills or utilised in the construction sector. Since there is no uniform regulation for IBA utilisation at EU level, countries developed own rules with varying requirements for utilisation. As a result from a cooperation network between European experts an up-to-date overview of documents regulating IBA utilisation is presented. Furthermore, this work highlights the different requirements that have to be considered. Overall, 51 different parameters for the total content and 36 different parameters for the emission by leaching are defined. An analysis of the defined parameter reveals that leaching parameters are significantly more to be considered compared to total content parameters. In order to assess the leaching behaviour nine different leaching tests, including batch tests, up-flow percolation tests and one diffusion test (monolithic materials) are in place. A further discussion of leaching parameters showed that certain countries took over limit values initially defined for landfills for inert waste and adopted them for IBA utilisation. The overall utilisation rate of IBA in construction works is approximately 54 wt%. It is revealed that the rate of utilisation does not necessarily depend on how well regulated IBA utilisation is, but rather seems to be a result of political commitment for IBA recycling and economically interesting circumstances.
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- Dominik Blasenbauer
- Christian Doppler Laboratory for Anthropogenic Resources, Institute for Water Quality and Resource Management, TU Wien, Karlsplatz 13/226, 1040 Vienna, Austria.
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- Christian Doppler Laboratory for Anthropogenic Resources, Institute for Water Quality and Resource Management, TU Wien, Karlsplatz 13/226, 1040 Vienna, Austria
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- Christian Doppler Laboratory for Anthropogenic Resources, Institute for Water Quality and Resource Management, TU Wien, Karlsplatz 13/226, 1040 Vienna, Austria
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- CIEPQPF- Chemical Process Engineering and Forest Products Research Centre, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Coimbra, Rua Sílvio Lima - Polo II, 3030-790 Coimbra, Portugal
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- Univ Lyon, INSA Lyon, DEEP Laboratory (Déchets Eaux Environnement Pollutions), EA 7429, F-69621 Villeurbanne Cedex, France
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- Department of Earth Sciences, University College London, Kathleen Lonsdale Building, 5 Gower Place, London, United Kingdom; Centre for Agroecology, Water and Resilience, Coventry University, Ryton Organic Gardens, Coventry, United Kingdom
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- INSTM and Chemistry for Technologies Laboratory, University of Brescia, Via Branze 38, 25123 Brescia, Italy
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- Thermo and Fluid Dynamics (FLOW), Faculty of Engineering, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Pleinlaan 2, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
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- Universitat de Barcelona | UB, Department of Materials Science and Physical Chemistry, C/ Martí i Franquès, 1, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
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- Finnish Environment Institute SYKE, Center for Sustainable Consumption and Production, Latokartanonkaari 11, FI-00790 Helsinki, Finland
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- Universitat de Barcelona | UB, Department of Materials Science and Physical Chemistry, C/ Martí i Franquès, 1, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
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- Danish Waste Solutions ApS, Agern Allé 3, DK-2970 Hørsholm, Denmark
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- Danish Waste Solutions ApS, Agern Allé 3, DK-2970 Hørsholm, Denmark
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- Indaver Ireland, 4th Floor, Block 1, Old Dunleary Road, CO. Dublin Dun Laoghaire, Ireland
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- Univ Lyon, INSA Lyon, DEEP Laboratory (Déchets Eaux Environnement Pollutions), EA 7429, F-69621 Villeurbanne Cedex, France
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- Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Estonian University of Life Sciences, Kreutzwaldi 5, 51006 Tartu, Estonia
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- AGH University of Science and Technology in Kraków, Department of Power Systems and Environmental Protection Facilities, Al. Mickiewicza 30, 30-059 Krakow, Poland
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- BAM Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing, Division 4.3 Contaminant Transport and Environmental Technologies, Unter den Eichen 87, 12205 Berlin, Germany
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- Univ. Grenoble Alpes, Univ. Savoie Mont Blanc, CNRS, Grenoble INP, LEPMI, 38000 Grenoble, France
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- Environmental Process Engineering Laboratory, Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals of AS CR, Rozvojová 135/1, Prague 6, Czech Republic
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- Avfall Norge, Øvre Vollgate 6, 0158 Oslo, Norway
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- KU Leuven, TC Materials Technology, Group T Campus, Andreas Vesaliusstraat 13, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Vilnius Gediminas Technical University | VGTU, Department of Environmental Protection and Water Engineering, Saulėtekio al. 11, 10223 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Christian Doppler Laboratory for Anthropogenic Resources, Institute for Water Quality and Resource Management, TU Wien, Karlsplatz 13/226, 1040 Vienna, Austria
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Li S, Tian Z, Liu R, Zhou W, Cheng H, Sun J, Zhao K, Wang Y, Zhou H. Effective multi-metal removal from plant incineration ash via the combination of bioleaching and brine leaching. RSC Adv 2020; 10:1388-1399. [PMID: 35494665 PMCID: PMC9048034 DOI: 10.1039/c9ra08267k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2019] [Accepted: 10/30/2019] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Plant incineration ash is the final product from the remediation of multi-metal contaminated soils by the phytoextraction process. The content of heavy metals in plant ash was found to be higher than the regulatory criteria and it was thus classified as hazardous waste. So far, no eco-friendly and cost-effective technology has been developed for the management of this residue. Herein, a cleaner strategy of bioleaching combined with brine leaching of multi-metals from plant ash was developed. The bioleaching results indicated that 88.7% (Zn), 93.2% (Cd), 99.9% (Mn) and 13.8% (Pb) were achieved under optimum conditions of Fe(ii) concentration 6.0 g L−1, pH 1.8 and pulp density 15% (w/v). Subsequently, the introduction of brine leaching using 200 g L−1 NaCl significantly increased Pb recovery to 70.6% under conditions of 15% (w/v) pulp density, thereby ultimately achieving deep recovery of all metals. An investigation of the mechanism revealed that H+ attack and microorganisms were the dominant mechanism for bioleaching of Zn, Cd and Mn, and the bioleaching kinetics of Zn in ash were controlled by interface mass transfer and diffusion across the product layer. Risk assessment tests indicated that the leached residues could pass the TCLP test standard and be safely reused as nonhazardous materials. These findings demonstrated that the two-stage leaching strategy was feasible and promising for multi-metal removal from plant ash. A two-stage strategy for harmless recovery of resources from plant ash containing a mass of heavy metals.![]()
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- Su Li
- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering
- Central South University
- Changsha
- China
- Key Laboratory of Biometallurgy of Ministry of Education
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- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering
- Central South University
- Changsha
- China
- Key Laboratory of Biometallurgy of Ministry of Education
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- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering
- Central South University
- Changsha
- China
- Key Laboratory of Biometallurgy of Ministry of Education
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- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering
- Central South University
- Changsha
- China
- Key Laboratory of Biometallurgy of Ministry of Education
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- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering
- Central South University
- Changsha
- China
- Key Laboratory of Biometallurgy of Ministry of Education
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- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering
- Central South University
- Changsha
- China
- Key Laboratory of Biometallurgy of Ministry of Education
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- Dongguan Kecheng Environmental Technology Co., Ltd
- Dongguan 523899
- China
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- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering
- Central South University
- Changsha
- China
- Key Laboratory of Biometallurgy of Ministry of Education
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- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering
- Central South University
- Changsha
- China
- Key Laboratory of Biometallurgy of Ministry of Education
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Campo L, Bechtold P, Borsari L, Fustinoni S. A systematic review on biomonitoring of individuals living near or working at solid waste incinerator plants. Crit Rev Toxicol 2019; 49:479-519. [DOI: 10.1080/10408444.2019.1630362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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- Laura Campo
- Environmental and Industrial Toxicology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Public Health, Local Health Unit, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Environmental and Industrial Toxicology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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Wang P, Hu Y, Cheng H. Municipal solid waste (MSW) incineration fly ash as an important source of heavy metal pollution in China. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2019; 252:461-475. [PMID: 31158674 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2019.04.082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 100] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2019] [Revised: 04/15/2019] [Accepted: 04/16/2019] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Incineration has overtaken landfilling as the most important option for disposal of the increasing volumes of municipal solid waste (MSW) generated in China. Accordingly, disposal of the incineration fly ash, which is enriched with a range of heavy metals, has become a key challenge for the industry. This review analyzes the temporal and spatial trends in the distributions of As, Cd, Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb, Zn, and Hg in MSW incineration fly ash between 2003 and 2017, and estimates the inventories of heavy metals associated with the fly ash and the average levels of heavy metals in Chinese MSW based on their mass flow during MSW incineration. It was estimated that MSW incinerators in China released approximately 1.12 × 102, 2.96 × 103, 1.82 × 102, 3.64 × 104, 1.00 × 102, 7.32 × 103, 2.42 × 102, and 1.47 × 101 tonnes of Cd, Pb, Cr, Zn, Ni, Cu, As, and Hg, respectively, with the fly ash in 2016. Due to the much greater fly ash generation rate, the incinerators based on circulating fluidized bed combustor (CFBC) technology released more heavy metals during incineration of MSW compared to those based on grate furnace combustor (GFC) technology. Results of mass-flow modeling indicate that the geometric mean contents of Cd, Pb, Cr, Zn, Ni, Cu, As, and Hg in Chinese MSW were 3.0, 109, 101, 877, 34, 241, 21, and 1.7 mg/kg, respectively, which are comparable to those in the MSW from other countries. To protect the environment from the significant potential ecological risk posed by heavy metals in the mismanaged fly ash, strict regulation enforcement and compliance monitoring are necessary to reduce the heavy metal pollution brought by improper disposal of MSW incineration fly ash, and more research and development efforts on advanced technologies for stabilization of heavy metals in fly ash and its environmentally sound reuse can help mitigate its environmental risk.
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- Ping Wang
- MOE Laboratory for Earth Surface Processes, College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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- MOE Laboratory of Groundwater Circulation and Evolution, School of Water Resources and Environment, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing, 100083, China
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- MOE Laboratory for Earth Surface Processes, College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China.
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Landfill Site Selection Using MCDM Methods and GIS in the Sulaimaniyah Governorate, Iraq. SUSTAINABILITY 2019. [DOI: 10.3390/su11174530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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A shortage of land for waste disposal is one of the serious problems that faces urban areas in developing countries. The Sulaimaniyah Governorate, located in the north of Iraq, is one of the major cities in the Kurdistan Region of the country, covering an area of 2400 km2 with a population of 856,990 in 2016. Currently, there is no landfill site in the study area that meets scientific and environmental criteria, and inappropriate solid waste dumping is causing negative environmental impacts. The process of landfill site selection is considered a complex process and is restricted by numerous factors and regulations. This paper proposes multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) methods in a model for landfill site decision. The model assumes the input of two groups of factors that need to satisfy the optimal values of weight coefficients. These groups of constants are natural factors and artificial factors, and they included thirteen selected criteria: slope, geology, land use, urban area, villages, rivers, groundwater, slope, elevation, soil, geology, road, oil and gas, land use, archaeology and power lines. The criteria were used in the geographic information system (GIS), which has a high capacity to process and analyze various data. In addition, multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) methods followed by the weighted linear combination (WLC) method were used to derive criteria weightings using a matrix of pair-wise comparison. Finally, all the multi criteria decision methods were combined to obtain an intersection of the suitability index map for candidate landfill sites. Seven appropriate sites for landfill were suggested, all of which satisfied the scientific and environmental criteria which were adopted in this study.
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Anaerobic Digestion of Food Waste with Unconventional Co-Substrates for Stable Biogas Production at High Organic Loading Rates. SUSTAINABILITY 2019. [DOI: 10.3390/su11143875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Anaerobic digestion (AD) is widely considered a more sustainable food waste management method than conventional technologies, such as landfilling and incineration. To improve economic performance while maintaining AD system stability at commercial scale, food waste is often co-digested with animal manure, but there is increasing interest in food waste-only digestion. We investigated the stability of anaerobic digestion with mixed cafeteria food waste (CFW) as the main substrate, combined in a semi-continuous mode with acid whey, waste bread, waste energy drinks, and soiled paper napkins as co-substrates. During digestion of CFW without any co-substrates, the maximum specific methane yield (SMY) was 363 mL gVS−1d−1 at organic loading rate (OLR) of 2.8 gVSL−1d−1, and reactor failure occurred at OLR of 3.5 gVSL−1d−1. Co-substrates of acid whey, waste energy drinks, and waste bread resulted in maximum SMY of 455, 453, and 479 mL gVS−1d−1, respectively, and it was possible to achieve stable digestion at OLR as high as 4.4 gVSL−1d−1. These results offer a potential approach to high organic loading rate digestion of food waste without using animal manure. Process optimization for the use of unconventional co-substrates may help enable deployment of anaerobic digesters for food waste management in urban and institutional applications and enable increased diversion of food waste from landfills in heavily populated regions.
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Xiong Y, Takaoka M, Sano A, Kusakabe T, Yang J, Shiota K, Fujimori T, Oshita K. Distribution and characteristics of heavy metals in a first-generation monofill site for incinerator residue. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2019; 373:763-772. [PMID: 30965241 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2019.04.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2018] [Revised: 03/08/2019] [Accepted: 04/02/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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This study investigated core samples from a landfill site for incinerator residue. The landfill site is one of the first monofill sites for municipal solid waste incinerator residue in the world. The concentrations of the heavy metals Cd, Cr, Cu, Pb, Zn, and Ni in the landfilled incinerator residues were 1-108, 41-926, 40-5498, 35-9806, 103-11453, and 25-719 mg/kg, respectively. Based on comparisons of heavy metal contents between raw incinerator fly ash and bottom ash reported in the literature, our samples comprised a mixture of incinerator fly ash and bottom ash. Rainfall had removed the dissolvable salts from the incinerator residues. The compositions of incinerator residues from different locations varied markedly. The vertical distribution showed a high heavy metal content in the waste layers, suggesting no vertical movement of heavy metals in this landfill site. A comparison between the experimental data and data calculated from historic records of the original metal compositions of the incinerator residues suggested high mobility of Zn, Cu, and Pb and low mobility of Cr and Cd. This trend was supported by a leaching test of waste layer samples. Zn and Cu were leached more readily at pH 9.0-10.0 and 10.5-11.5, respectively.
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- Yiqun Xiong
- Department of Environmental Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University, Japan
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University, Japan.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Fukuoka University, Japan
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University, Japan
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University, Japan
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University, Japan
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University, Japan
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University, Japan
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Phua Z, Giannis A, Dong ZL, Lisak G, Ng WJ. Characteristics of incineration ash for sustainable treatment and reutilization. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2019; 26:16974-16997. [PMID: 31041714 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-05217-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2018] [Accepted: 04/16/2019] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Municipal solid waste incineration (MSWI) generates bottom ash, fly ash (FA), and air pollution control (APC) residues as by-products. FA and APC residues are considered hazardous due to the presence of soluble salts and a high concentration of heavy metals, and they should be appropriately treated before disposal. Physicochemical characterization using inductively coupled plasma mass spectroscopy (ICP-MS), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and X-ray fluorescence (XRF) have shown that FA and APC have potential for reuse after treatment as these contain CaO, SiO2, and Al2O3. Studies conducted on treatment of FA and APC are categorized into three groups: (i) separation processes, (ii) solidification/stabilization (S/S) processes, and (iii) thermal processes. Separation processes such as washing, leaching, and electrochemical treatment improve the quality and homogeneity of the ash. S/S processes such as chemical stabilization, accelerate carbonation, and cement solidification modify hazardous species into less toxic constituents. Thermal processes such as sintering, vitrification, and melting are effective at reducing volume and producing a more stable product. In this review paper, the treatment processes are analyzed in relation to ash characteristics. Issues concerning mixing FA and APC residues before treatment, true treatment costs, and challenges are also discussed to provide further insights on the implications and possibilities of utilizing FA and APC as secondary materials.
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- Zhenghui Phua
- Residues and Resource Reclamation Centre (R3C), Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, 1 CleanTech Loop, CleanTech One, Singapore, 637141, Singapore
- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore.
- School of Environmental Engineering, Technical University of Crete, University Campus, 73100, Chania, Greece.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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- Residues and Resource Reclamation Centre (R3C), Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, 1 CleanTech Loop, CleanTech One, Singapore, 637141, Singapore
- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore.
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Lu CC, Hsu MH, Lin YP. Evaluation of heavy metal leachability of incinerating recycled aggregate and solidification/stabilization products for construction reuse using TCLP, multi-final pH and EDTA-mediated TCLP leaching tests. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2019; 368:336-344. [PMID: 30685722 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2019.01.066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2018] [Revised: 01/19/2019] [Accepted: 01/21/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Incinerating recycled aggregate (IRA) produced using bottom ash generated from the incineration of municipal solid wastes can be reused as construction materials and cement-based solidification/stabilization (S/S) can be employed to improve their environmental compatibility. Toxicity characteristic leaching procedure (TCLP) is commonly used to evaluate heavy metal leachability before reuse. However, the applicability of TCLP to IRA and their S/S products can be limited because of their alkaline nature which may cause underestimation of metal release. In this study, the leaching of heavy metals from an IRA and two S/S products, low-strength material (CLSM) and multi-functional regenerated concrete (MRC), were evaluated using TCLP, multi-final pH leaching test and EDTA-mediated TCLP. The results showed that TCLP results generally met the reuse standards. However, the results obtained from multi-final pH leaching test and EDTA-mediated TCLP showed exceedances of reuse standards for Pb and Cu when the final pH was < 5 or in the presence of> 7 mM EDTA. The results suggested that the reuse of IRA or S/S products requires further evaluation of their metal leachability in more harsh environmental conditions. Considering its simplicity, it is suggested that EDTA-mediated TCLP could be used for this purpose.
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- Chien-Chih Lu
- Graduate Institute of Environmental Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10673, Taiwan
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- Taiwan Construction Research Institute, New Taipei City 231, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Environmental Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10673, Taiwan; NTU Research Center for Future Earth, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Wang Y, Ni W, Suraneni P. Use of Ladle Furnace Slag and Other Industrial By-Products to Encapsulate Chloride in Municipal Solid Waste Incineration Fly Ash. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2019; 12:E925. [PMID: 30897758 PMCID: PMC6470659 DOI: 10.3390/ma12060925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2019] [Revised: 03/08/2019] [Accepted: 03/17/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Municipal solid waste incineration fly ash (MSWIFA) is a hazardous by-product of waste incineration. The objective of this research is to encapsulate the chloride in MSWIFA and to develop a utilizable construction material using MSWIFA, ground granulated blast-furnace slag (GGBFS), ladle furnace slag (LFS), and gypsum. A secondary objective of the work is to explain the hydration and encapsulation mechanisms in this material system using isothermal calorimetry (IC), X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and ion chromatography (IC). The predominant hydration products are ettringite, Friedel's salt, and C-S-H gel, with Friedel's salt and C-S-H dominating in systems high in LFS and ettringite and C-S-H gel dominating in systems low in LFS. The chloride encapsulation showed a strong correlation with the Friedel's salt amount; however, some encapsulation was also likely due to physical binding in the C-S-H gel. In a system with 30% MSWIFA (by mass), the optimal amount of LFS for strength and chloride encapsulation is 20%⁻40% (by mass).
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- Ying Wang
- School of Civil and Resource Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China.
- Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL 33146, USA.
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- School of Civil and Resource Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China.
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- Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL 33146, USA.
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Shamurad B, Gray N, Petropoulos E, Tabraiz S, Acharya K, Quintela-Baluja M, Sallis P. Co-digestion of organic and mineral wastes for enhanced biogas production: Reactor performance and evolution of microbial community and function. WASTE MANAGEMENT (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2019; 87:313-325. [PMID: 31109531 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2019.02.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2018] [Revised: 02/06/2019] [Accepted: 02/07/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Mineral wastes (MWs) from municipal solid waste incineration plants and construction demolition sites are rich in minerals, heavy metals and have acid neutralising capacity. This renders such MWs a promising source of bulk and trace elements to enhance and stabilize biogas production in anaerobic processes. However, finding a MW with typical heavy metal concentrations, which promotes anaerobic digestion (AD) without adverse effects on the microbial community of the reactor is of major importance. To investigate the impact of several MW additives (1. incineration bottom ash; 2. fly ash; 3. boiler ash; 4. cement-based waste) as AD co-substrates, six 5 L single stage mesophilic, continuously stirred tank reactors (CSTR) were setup. Two different feeding regimes were employed including: (a) a liquid-recycled feeding method (LRFM); (b) a draw-and-fill feeding method (DFFM). Under the LRFM regime, one gram MW per gram organic waste enhanced process stability (pH), increased methane production (25-45% increase), and yielded (450-520 mL CH4/g VS); DFFM enhanced digestibility to a lesser degree. Illumina HiSeq 16S rRNA community sequencing of reactors showed that the microbial community compositions were unaffected by the presence of MW additives in comparison to unamended controls, but MW amendment accelerated bacterial growth (determined by qPCR). In contrast, different feeding regimes altered the microbial communities; Methanoculleus (hydrogenotrophic) and Methanosaeta (acetoclastic) were the most abundant methanogenic genera in the LRFM reactors, and the more metabolically versatile Methanosarcina genus dominated under DFFM.
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- Burhan Shamurad
- School of Engineering, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
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- School of Engineering, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- School of Engineering, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- School of Engineering, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- School of Engineering, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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Li W, Sun Y, Huang Y, Shimaoka T, Wang H, Wang YN, Ma L, Zhang D. Evaluation of chemical speciation and environmental risk levels of heavy metals during varied acid corrosion conditions for raw and solidified/stabilized MSWI fly ash. WASTE MANAGEMENT (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2019; 87:407-416. [PMID: 31109541 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2019.02.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2018] [Revised: 01/25/2019] [Accepted: 02/14/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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In this work, the leaching pattern, chemical speciation, and environmental risks of various heavy metals (Pb, Zn, Cu, Cd, Cr, and Ni) were investigated synchronously under different acid corrosion conditions through end-point pH leaching experiments. The heavy metals were present in raw, stabilized (phosphoric acid; chelating agent), and solidified (Portland cement) municipal solid waste incineration (MSWI) fly ash. The results showed that the stabilization and solidification pre-treatment could effectively decrease the leaching of most heavy metals. However, phosphoric acid stabilization and Portland cement solidification increased the solubility of Ni and Pb/Cu/Cd under low end-point pH conditions, while that of Cr and Pb increased under high end-point pH conditions. Overall, the leaching pattern of heavy metals was not affected by the addition of binders/additives. The results from speciation analysis showed that the bioavailable fractions (exchangeable and carbonate-bound) were leached out from initial raw or solidified/stabilized fly ash after distilled water leaching. However, with the decrease in end-point pH levels, the bioavailable fractions increased again due to the increase in acid corrosion on metal-bearing mineral matrixes. The risk assessment results indicated that, after exposing the raw or solidified/stabilized fly ash to highly acidic conditions, not only the high-content Pb/Zn/Cu, but also some low-content Cd posed potential risks to the environment. During the leaching process, under extremely acidic conditions, the increased environmental risks posed by Pb/Zn/Cu/Cd in residual fly ash solids were greatly ascribed to the increase in bioavailable fractions, which might result in the re-leaching of some heavy metals to the environment.
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- Weihua Li
- School of Environmental and Municipal Engineering, Qingdao University of Technology, Qingdao 266033, China; Qingdao Solid Waste Pollution Control and Resource Engineering Research Center, Qingdao 266033, China
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- School of Environmental and Municipal Engineering, Qingdao University of Technology, Qingdao 266033, China; Qingdao Solid Waste Pollution Control and Resource Engineering Research Center, Qingdao 266033, China.
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- School of Environmental and Municipal Engineering, Qingdao University of Technology, Qingdao 266033, China; Qingdao Solid Waste Pollution Control and Resource Engineering Research Center, Qingdao 266033, China
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- Department of Urban and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Kyushu University, 744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan
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- School of Environmental and Municipal Engineering, Qingdao University of Technology, Qingdao 266033, China; Qingdao Solid Waste Pollution Control and Resource Engineering Research Center, Qingdao 266033, China
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- School of Environmental and Municipal Engineering, Qingdao University of Technology, Qingdao 266033, China; Qingdao Solid Waste Pollution Control and Resource Engineering Research Center, Qingdao 266033, China
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- Qingdao Environmental Monitoring Center Station, Qingdao 266003, China
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- School of Environmental and Municipal Engineering, Qingdao University of Technology, Qingdao 266033, China; Qingdao Solid Waste Pollution Control and Resource Engineering Research Center, Qingdao 266033, China
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Yin K, Chan WP, Dou X, Lisak G, Chang VWC. Vertical distribution of heavy metals in seawater column during IBA construction in land reclamation - Re-exploration of a large-scale field trial experiment. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2019; 654:356-364. [PMID: 30447575 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.10.407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2018] [Revised: 10/29/2018] [Accepted: 10/29/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Data from large-scale field trial experiments simulating the application of incineration bottom ash (IBA) for land reclamation were re-explored, to understand the spot-specific leaching characteristics and re-adsorption of heavy metals associated with various reclamation scenarios. Data showed that IBA leaching changed significantly as a function of seawater depth rather than time. The application of a chute had a minor effect on the total metal leached amounts; however, it would magnify the gradient of leaching concentrations across depths. Metal re-adsorption occurred within half an hour after IBA dumping, which however was significantly alleviated when a chute was applied. It may be ascribed to various degrees of contact with seawater of IBA, seawater movements and particle resuspension. Batch leaching tests from the laboratory under different L/S ratios were conducted as the references to "effective" leaching behaviors in the large-scale experiments, suggesting that the batch leaching test with the liquid to solid ratio = 10 provide a closer estimation of IBA leaching concentrations during land reclamation. As the current study took account of major field factors during land reclamation, including seawater depth (m), IBA loading (ton), IBA dropping method, particle dispersive area (m2), and settling time (min), these findings are valuable for the risk assessment of IBA utilization in land reclamation.
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- Ke Yin
- Residue and Resource Reclamation Centre, Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, 1 Cleantech Loop, CleanTech One, 637141, Singapore; Department of Environmental Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, 159 Longpan Road, Nanjing 210037, Jiangsu Province, China.
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- Residue and Resource Reclamation Centre, Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, 1 Cleantech Loop, CleanTech One, 637141, Singapore
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- Residue and Resource Reclamation Centre, Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, 1 Cleantech Loop, CleanTech One, 637141, Singapore
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- Residue and Resource Reclamation Centre, Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, 1 Cleantech Loop, CleanTech One, 637141, Singapore; School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, 639798, Singapore.
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- Department of Civil Engineering, 23 College Walk, Monash University, Victoria 3800, Australia.
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Meena MD, Yadav RK, Narjary B, Yadav G, Jat HS, Sheoran P, Meena MK, Antil RS, Meena BL, Singh HV, Singh Meena V, Rai PK, Ghosh A, Moharana PC. Municipal solid waste (MSW): Strategies to improve salt affected soil sustainability: A review. WASTE MANAGEMENT (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2019; 84:38-53. [PMID: 30691912 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2018.11.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2018] [Revised: 09/20/2018] [Accepted: 11/12/2018] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Salt-induced soil degradation is a serious threat to global agriculture which is responsible for diminished productivity of agro-ecosystems. Irrigation with poor quality water and indiscriminate use of chemical fertilizers to increase crop productivity creates salt accumulation in soil profile thereby reducing crop sustainability. High concentration of salts in soil inhibits plant growth due to low osmotic potential of the soil solution, ion toxicity and imbalance reduces nutrient uptake, crop yields. Low productivity of saline soils is not only due to salt toxicity or excess amounts of soluble salts but also lack of available mineral nutrients especially nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and soil organic matter. Hence, sustainable management of salt-affected soils are paramount importance to meet the demands of food grain production for an ever-rising population in the world. Recently, municipal solid waste has gained importance as an organic amendment for restoring soil fertility and finally contributing to productivity of salt-affected soils. This paper compares extant waste generation, their properties and standards pertinent to municipal solid waste in different countries and explores the unique recent history in some countries that shows high environmental regard and rapid changes and also suggests policy experiencing from high environmental regard and rapid changes from other countries, so that policy makers can propose new or revise current municipal solid waste standards for salt affected soils. Municipal solid waste compost improves soil biological, physical and chemical properties because of high soil organic matter and lower concentration of pollutants. Therefore, the use of municipal solid waste in salt-affected soils could be an alternative to costly chemical amendments as well as reduce the reliance on chemical fertilizers for increasing productivity of salt-affected soil. The municipal solid wastes significantly improve crop yields. However, further long-term experimental investigations are needed to re-validate the application of municipal solid waste compost in improving physical, chemical and biological properties and to step up organic fertilization use in a wide range of both saline and sodic soils. In future, research should be directed to address these issues globally to minimise ecological disturbances and to set environmental standards, and evaluate the feasibility of the policies in different countries and their impact on socio-economic conditions of local people.
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- M D Meena
- ICAR-Directorate of Rapeseed-Mustard Research, Sewar, Bharatpur 321303, Rajasthan, India.
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- ICAR-Central Soil Salinity Research Institute, Karnal 132001, Haryana, India
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- ICAR-Central Soil Salinity Research Institute, Karnal 132001, Haryana, India
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- ICAR-Central Soil Salinity Research Institute, Karnal 132001, Haryana, India
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- ICAR-Central Soil Salinity Research Institute, Karnal 132001, Haryana, India
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- ICAR-Central Soil Salinity Research Institute, Karnal 132001, Haryana, India
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- ICAR-Directorate of Rapeseed-Mustard Research, Sewar, Bharatpur 321303, Rajasthan, India
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- Amity University, Noida 201313, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- ICAR-Directorate of Rapeseed-Mustard Research, Sewar, Bharatpur 321303, Rajasthan, India
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- ICAR-Directorate of Rapeseed-Mustard Research, Sewar, Bharatpur 321303, Rajasthan, India
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- ICAR-Vivekananda Parvatiya Krishi Anusandhan Sansthan, Almora 263601, Uttarakhand, India.
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- ICAR-Directorate of Rapeseed-Mustard Research, Sewar, Bharatpur 321303, Rajasthan, India
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- Division of Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110012, India
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- NBSS and LUP, Regional Centre, University Campus, Bhora Ganeshji Road, Udaipur 313001, Rajasthan, India
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The Hazardous Status of High Density Sludge from Acid Mine Drainage Neutralization. SUSTAINABILITY 2018. [DOI: 10.3390/su10114185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Classification of waste is an essential part of waste management to limit potential environmental pollution; however, global systems vary. The objective was to understand the waste classification of high density sludge (HDS) from acid mine drainage (AMD) treatment, according to selected global systems. Three sludges from two limestone treatment plants, and three others from a limestone and lime treatment plant from the Mpumalanga coalfields of the Republic of South Africa (RSA) were evaluated. Systems for the RSA, Australia, Canada, China, and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) were considered. The USEPA system rated all six sludges non-hazardous, Canadian and Chinese systems allocated a hazardous status to one sludge from the limestone treatment plants based on Ni solubility. The RSA system considered two of the sludges from limestone treatment plants to be higher risk materials than did the other countries. This was due mainly to the RSA system’s inclusion of Mn and use of appreciably lower minimum soluble levels for As, Cd, Pb, Hg, and Se. None’s use of lime resulted in higher soluble Mn. Minimum leachable concentration thresholds for Cd, Hg, Pb, As, and Se in the RSA system were below method detection limits for Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) extracts, making the guidelines impractical, and revision is advised. Considering all the systems, the probability that the HDS from the coalfields of Mpumalanga, South Africa will be classified as hazardous waste increases if the material is only subjected to limestone treatment because of Ni solubility.
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Silveira JE, Zazo JA, Pliego G, Casas JA. Landfill leachate treatment by sequential combination of activated persulfate and Fenton oxidation. WASTE MANAGEMENT (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2018; 81:220-225. [PMID: 30527039 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2018.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2018] [Revised: 09/26/2018] [Accepted: 10/04/2018] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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This work assesses the feasibility of sequential persulfate and Fenton oxidation for the decolorization and mineralization of landfill leachate (5600 mg L-1 TOC; pH0: 8.6) in a continuous batch-recirculation system. Firstly, it was analyzed the role of the operational conditions upon the persulfate activation evaluating the effects of electrolysis, ilmenite (FeTiO3) as a source of Fe(II) and UV-LED (at 365 nm). The studied variables include current density (j) (50-200 mA cm-2), persulfate dose (46.8-234 mM) and mineral concentration (500-1500 mg L-1). The increase in j enhanced the hypochlorite generation and PS conversion to SO4- and, consequently, decolorization efficiency increasing the penetration of light through the solution and the photoreduction of Fe(III) to Fe(II) in the FeTiO3 surface. The combined electrolysis/FeTiO3/UV-LED showed synergetic effect compared to the individual processes, achieving mineralization around 53% under the optimum operating conditions (1 g L-1 of FeTiO3, using 234 mM of PS at 200 mA cm-2 under UV-LED radiation). The subsequent Fenton oxidation once the pH decreased up to around 3, led to overall mineralization above 90% after 480 min, confirming the suitability of this combined treatment to deal with recalcitrant and highly colored effluents.
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- Jefferson E Silveira
- Chemical Engineering, Autonomous University of Madrid, Cantoblanco, 28049 Madrid, Spain.
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- Chemical Engineering, Autonomous University of Madrid, Cantoblanco, 28049 Madrid, Spain
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- Chemical Engineering, Autonomous University of Madrid, Cantoblanco, 28049 Madrid, Spain
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- Chemical Engineering, Autonomous University of Madrid, Cantoblanco, 28049 Madrid, Spain
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Łach M, Mierzwiński D, Korniejenko K, Mikuła J, Hebda M. Geopolymers as a material suitable for immobilization of fly ash from municipal waste incineration plants. JOURNAL OF THE AIR & WASTE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (1995) 2018; 68:1190-1197. [PMID: 29902119 DOI: 10.1080/10962247.2018.1488772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2018] [Revised: 04/05/2018] [Accepted: 06/10/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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This paper discusses the possibility of using the process of geopolymerization to immobilize ash from municipal waste incineration plants. Fly ash used in the related research came from the same incineration plant, one of the biggest in Poland. The examination was conducted on the waste samples labeled as 190107* and 190113*. The comparison included such properties of waste as chemical composition, dioxin content, and size and morphology of particles. The waste was solidified in geopolymer matrix made from (i) fly ash from the combustion of bituminous coal or (ii) metakaolin. The waste percentages were 50 mass% and 70 mass%, respectively. Moreover, leaching tests were carried out and mechanical properties of the geopolymers materials containing immobilized ashes were analyzed. It was proved that geopolymerization process allows for the high-level immobilization of compounds and elements such as chlorides, sulfates, fluorides, barium, and zinc. Additionally, it was observed that in the case of the geopolymer samples containing 70 mass% of 190107* waste, the average compressive strength exceeded 18 MPa. Implications: A novel aspect of the results presented in this paper is the comprehensive investigation of the immobilization of large amounts of hazardous waste by means of the synthesis of geopolymers from metakaolin or coal fly ash. According to these results, it was determined that the level of immobilization is much higher in the case of the geopolymers based on metakaolin in comparison with geopolymers made from coal fly ash. On the basis on the obtained results, investigated geopolymers may be successfully used, e.g., as barriers or linear drains in landfills.
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- Michał Łach
- a Institute of Materials Engineering , Cracow University of Technology , Krakow , Poland
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- a Institute of Materials Engineering , Cracow University of Technology , Krakow , Poland
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- a Institute of Materials Engineering , Cracow University of Technology , Krakow , Poland
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- a Institute of Materials Engineering , Cracow University of Technology , Krakow , Poland
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- a Institute of Materials Engineering , Cracow University of Technology , Krakow , Poland
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Chan WP, Ren F, Dou X, Yin K, Chang VWC. A large-scale field trial experiment to derive effective release of heavy metals from incineration bottom ashes during construction in land reclamation. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2018; 637-638:182-190. [PMID: 29751301 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.05.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2017] [Revised: 05/02/2018] [Accepted: 05/03/2018] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Recycling of incineration bottom ashes (IBA) is attracting great interest as it is considered as a vital aspect for closing the waste loop to achieve sustainable development at the growing cities around the world. Various laboratory-testing methods are developed to assess the release potential of heavy metals - one of the most important concerns of using IBA, by reflecting the release conditions of heavy metals from IBA based on the targeted land reclamation application scenarios and corresponding environmental conditions. However, realistic release of the concerned elements in actual application with the presence of complex environment could possibly deviate from the outcomes produced by leaching tests carried out in the laboratory. Hence, a set of large-scale column trial experiments was performed to experimentally determine the effective release of heavy metals, when IBA is used as a filling material in land reclamation. 20 tons of IBA and 320 m3 of seawater were used in six column trial experiments. The release of 13 heavy metal elements was analyzed through multiple aspects which included kinetics of release, distribution of elements in seawater and the impacts of two different dumping methods, with and without application of a chute. After dumping of IBA into the seawater, almost instantaneous release of heavy metals with uniform horizontal dispersion was observed. Higher concentration of these elements was observed near the bottom of the column, especially when a chute was applied. Comparative analysis was then carried out to establish relationships between the results obtained from the column trial with batch leaching test carried out in the laboratory. Distinctive relationships were observed for different heavy metals which suggests the need of pursuance of further understanding on leaching of IBA in real application scenario and complex environment.
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- Wei-Ping Chan
- Residue and Resource Reclamation Centre (R3C), Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, 1 Cleantech Loop, CleanTech One, Singapore 637141, Singapore
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- Residue and Resource Reclamation Centre (R3C), Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, 1 Cleantech Loop, CleanTech One, Singapore 637141, Singapore
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- Residue and Resource Reclamation Centre (R3C), Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, 1 Cleantech Loop, CleanTech One, Singapore 637141, Singapore
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- Residue and Resource Reclamation Centre (R3C), Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, 1 Cleantech Loop, CleanTech One, Singapore 637141, Singapore.
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- Department of Civil Engineering, 23 College Walk, Monash University, Victoria 3800, Australia
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Lin WY, Ng WC, Wong BSE, Teo SLM, Sivananthan GD, Baeg GH, Ok YS, Wang CH. Evaluation of sewage sludge incineration ash as a potential land reclamation material. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2018; 357:63-72. [PMID: 29864689 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2018.05.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2017] [Revised: 05/17/2018] [Accepted: 05/23/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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This study evaluated the potential of utilising sewage sludge incineration ash as a land reclamation material. Toxicity assessment of the leachate of the ash was carried out for both terrestrial and marine organisms. Both the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster and barnacle Amphibalanus amphitrite showed that both bottom and fly ash leached at liquid-to-solid (L/S) ratio 5 did not substantially affect viabilities. The leachate carried out at L/S 10 was compared to the European Waste Acceptance Criteria and the sewage sludge ashes could be classified as non-hazardous waste. The geotechnical properties of the sewage sludge ash were studied and compared to sand, a conventional land reclamation material, for further evaluation of its potential as a land reclamation material. It was found from direct shear test that both bottom and fly ashes displayed similar and comparable shear strength to that of typical compacted sandy soil based on the range of internal friction angle obtained. However, the consolidation profile of bottom ash was significantly different from sand, while that of fly ash was more similar to sand. Our study showed that the sewage sludge ash has the potential to be used as a land reclamation material.
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- Wenlin Yvonne Lin
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, 117585, Singapore
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- NUS Environmental Research Institute, National University of Singapore, 1 Create Way, Create Tower #15-02, 138602, Singapore
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- Department of Anatomy, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, 4 Medical Drive, 117594, Singapore
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- Tropical Marine Science Institute, National University of Singapore, 18 Kent Ridge Road, 119227, Singapore
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- Tropical Marine Science Institute, National University of Singapore, 18 Kent Ridge Road, 119227, Singapore
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- Department of Anatomy, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, 4 Medical Drive, 117594, Singapore
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- Korea Biochar Research Center, O-Jeong Eco-Resilience Institute (OJERI) & Division of Environmental Science and Ecological Engineering, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, 117585, Singapore.
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Brück F, Fröhlich C, Mansfeldt T, Weigand H. A fast and simple method to monitor carbonation of MSWI bottom ash under static and dynamic conditions. WASTE MANAGEMENT (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2018; 78:588-594. [PMID: 32559949 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2018.06.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2018] [Revised: 05/22/2018] [Accepted: 06/19/2018] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Accelerated carbonation may be employed to improve the leaching behaviour and the geotechnical properties of MSWI bottom ash (BA). Here we report on a novel method to monitor and evaluate the progress of carbonation in both static and dynamic reactor systems. The method is based on following the pressure drop in the gas phase induced by the CO2-uptake of BA and was benchmarked against carbonate contents as measured by thermogravimetry. Laboratory results demonstrated the serviceability and reproducibility of the method. Complementary logging of relative humidity and temperature showed constant moisture conditions and self-heating induced by the exothermal carbonation reaction, respectively. Under dynamic conditions BA carbonation was higher than in the static reactor. Consistently, the self-heating was more pronounced. After a reaction time of 120 min the pressure records indicated a CO2-uptake of 1.5 g CO2/100 g BA (static tests) and of 2.6 g CO2/100 g BA (dynamic tests). The proposed method is suited to study carbonation processes at minimum analytical expense and integrates over the small-scale heterogeneity of BA.
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- Felix Brück
- ZEuUS, THM University of Applied Sciences, Wiesenstr. 14, 35390 Gießen, Germany.
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- Department MNI, THM University of Applied Sciences, Wiesenstr. 14, 35390 Gießen, Germany
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- Soil Geography/Soil Science, Department of Geosciences, University of Cologne, Albertus-Magnus-Platz, 50923 Cologne, Germany
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- ZEuUS, THM University of Applied Sciences, Wiesenstr. 14, 35390 Gießen, Germany
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