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Romanowska-Duda Z, Janas R, Grzesik M. Increasing Fertilization Efficiency of Biomass Ash by the Synergistically Acting Digestate and Extract from Water Plants Sequestering CO 2 in Sorghum Crops. Molecules 2024; 29:4397. [PMID: 39339392 PMCID: PMC11434595 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29184397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2024] [Revised: 08/31/2024] [Accepted: 09/02/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024] Open
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The utilization of biomass ash in sustainable agriculture and increasing its fertilizing efficiency by biological agents, potentially sequestering CO2, have become important issues for the global economy. The aim of this paper was to investigate the effects of ash from sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) and Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus L.) biomass, a biogas plant digestate, and a Spirodela polyrhiza extract, acting alone or synergistically, on soil fertility and the development, health and physiological properties of sorghum plants. The results show novel information concerning differences in the composition and impact of ash, depending on its origin, soil properties and sorghum plant development. Sorghum ash was more effective than that from Jerusalem artichoke. Ash used alone and preferably acting synergistically with the digestate and Spirodela polyrhiza extract greatly increased soil fertility and the growth, biomass yield and health of sorghum plants. These improvements were associated with an increased chlorophyll content in leaves, better gas exchange (photosynthesis, transpiration, stomatal conductance), greater enzyme activity (acid and alkaline phosphatase, RNase, and total dehydrogenase), and a higher biomass energy value. The developed treatments improved environmental conditions by replacing synthetic fertilizers, increasing the sequestration of CO2, solving the ash storage problem, reducing the need for pesticides, and enabling a closed circulation of nutrients between plant and soil, maintaining high soil fertility.
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- Zdzisława Romanowska-Duda
- Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Lodz, Banacha 12/16, 92-237 Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Cultivar Testing, Nursery and Gene Bank Resources, The Institute of Horticulture-National Research Institute, Konstytucji 3 Maja 1/3, 96-100 Skierniewice, Poland
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- Department of Cultivar Testing, Nursery and Gene Bank Resources, The Institute of Horticulture-National Research Institute, Konstytucji 3 Maja 1/3, 96-100 Skierniewice, Poland
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Wu WY, Zhang M, Wang C, Tao L, Bu J, Zhu Q. Harnessing Ash for Sustainable CO 2 Absorption: Current Strategies and Future Prospects. Chem Asian J 2024; 19:e202400180. [PMID: 38650439 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202400180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2024] [Revised: 04/18/2024] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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This review explores the potential of using different types of ash, namely fly ash, biomass ash, and coal ash etc., as mediums for CO2 capture and sequestration. The diverse origins of these ash types - municipal waste, organic biomass, and coal combustion - impart unique physicochemical properties that influence their suitability and efficiency in CO2 absorption. This review first discusses the environmental and economic implications of using ash wastes, emphasizing the reduction in landfill usage and the transformation of waste into value-added products. Then the chemical/physical treatments of ash wastes and their inherent capabilities in binding or reacting with CO2 are introduced, along with current methodologies utilize these ashes for CO2 sequestration, including mineral carbonation and direct air capture techniques. The application of using ash wastes for CO2 capture are highlighted, followed by the discussion regarding challenges associated with ash-based CO2 absorption approach. Finally, the article projects into the future, proposing innovative approaches and technological advancements needed to enhance the efficacy of ash in combating the increasing CO2 levels. By providing a comprehensive analysis of current strategies and envisioning future prospects, this review aims to contribute to the field of sustainable CO2 absorption and environmental management.
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- Wen-Ya Wu
- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis #08-03, Singapore, 138634, Republic of Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis #08-03, Singapore, 138634, Republic of Singapore
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- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 1 Pesek Road, Jurong Island, Singapore, 627833, Republic ofSingapore
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- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 1 Pesek Road, Jurong Island, Singapore, 627833, Republic ofSingapore
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- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 1 Pesek Road, Jurong Island, Singapore, 627833, Republic ofSingapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis #08-03, Singapore, 138634, Republic of Singapore
- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 1 Pesek Road, Jurong Island, Singapore, 627833, Republic ofSingapore
- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, 21 Nanyang Link, Singapore, 637371, Republic of Singapore
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Lehmusto J, Tesfaye F, Karlström O, Hupa L. Ashes from challenging fuels in the circular economy. WASTE MANAGEMENT (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2024; 177:211-231. [PMID: 38342059 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2024.01.051] [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: 02/16/2023] [Revised: 01/21/2024] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 02/13/2024]
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In line with the objectives of the circular economy, the conversion of waste streams to useful and valuable side streams is a central goal. Ash represents one of the main industrial side-products, and using ashes in other than the present landfilling applications is, therefore, a high priority. This paper reviews the properties and utilization of ashes of different biomass power plants and waste incinerations, with a focus on the past decade. Possibilities for ash utilization are of uttermost importance in terms of circular economy and disposal of landfills. However, considering its applicability, ash originating from the heat treatment of chemically complex fuels, such as biomass and waste poses several challenges such as high heavy metal content and the presence of toxic and/or corrosive species. Furthermore, the physical properties of the ash might limit its usability. Nevertheless, numerous studies addressing the utilization possibilities of challenging ash in various applications have been carried out over the past decade. This review, with over 300 references, surveys the field of research, focusing on the utilization of biomass and municipal solid waste (MSW) ashes. Also, metal and phosphorus recovery from different ashes is addressed. It can be concluded that the key beneficial properties of the ash types addressed in this review are based on their i) alkaline nature suitable for neutralization reactions, ii) high adsorption capabilities to be used in CO2 capture and waste treatment, and iii) large surface area and appropriate chemical composition for the catalyst industry. Especially, ashes rich in Al2O3 and SiO2 have proven to be promising alternative catalysts in various industrial processes and as precursors for synthetic zeolites.
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- Juho Lehmusto
- Johan Gadolin Process Chemistry Centre, Åbo Akademi University, Henrikinkatu 2, FI-20500 Turku, Finland.
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- Johan Gadolin Process Chemistry Centre, Åbo Akademi University, Henrikinkatu 2, FI-20500 Turku, Finland
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- Johan Gadolin Process Chemistry Centre, Åbo Akademi University, Henrikinkatu 2, FI-20500 Turku, Finland; Industrial Engineering and Management, University of Turku, Vesilinnantie 5, 20500 FI-20500 Turku, Finland
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- Johan Gadolin Process Chemistry Centre, Åbo Akademi University, Henrikinkatu 2, FI-20500 Turku, Finland
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Mulk WU, Ali SA, Shah SN, Shah MUH, Zhang QJ, Younas M, Fatehizadeh A, Sheikh M, Rezakazemi M. Breaking boundaries in CO2 capture: Ionic liquid-based membrane separation for post-combustion applications. J CO2 UTIL 2023; 75:102555. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcou.2023.102555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/21/2023]
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Miao E, Du Y, Wang H, Zheng X, Zhang X, Xiong Z, Zhao Y, Zhang J. Evaluation of the kinetics of direct aqueous mineral carbonation of wood combustion ash using modified shrinking core models. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:34009-34021. [PMID: 36508103 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-24603-3] [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: 05/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The direct aqueous mineral carbonation of wood combustion ash (WCA), which is a representative high-calcium waste from combustion process, was systematically investigated by varying complex operating conditions, including reaction time, liquid-to-solid ratio (L/S), CO2 concentration, and particle size. The WCA exhibited high CO2 sequestration characteristics with an optimal carbonation efficiency of 76.4%, corresponding to a CO2 sequestration capacity of 0.314 g CO2/g WCA. In addition to solid carbonates, dry residues from liquid products with high potassium contents are potential feedstocks for quality potash fertilizer. Modified shrinking core models based on diffusion-controlled mechanism were proposed to evaluate the carbonation process. The theoretical framework assumes a contracting interface mechanism where active CaO reacts with CO2 to form a product layer. The effective diffusion coefficient of CO2 through the product layer decreases over time, giving deficient carbonation efficiency. The newly proposed models corresponding to different geometrical dimensions provided more perfect fit to the experimental data when compared with the most commonly used kinetic equations. The low apparent activation energy of the carbonation reaction demonstrated the diffusion-controlled mechanism. This work is useful for improving the economics and feasibility of bioenergy carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology chain.
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- Endong Miao
- State Key Laboratory of Coal Combustion, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Geology, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710127, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coal Combustion, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coal Combustion, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coal Combustion, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coal Combustion, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coal Combustion, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coal Combustion, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, Hubei, People's Republic of China.
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Cruz N, Ruivo L, Avellan A, Rӧmkens PFAM, Tarelho LAC, Rodrigues SM. Stabilization of biomass ash granules using accelerated carbonation to optimize the preparation of soil improvers. WASTE MANAGEMENT (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2023; 156:297-306. [PMID: 36424246 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2022.11.011] [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: 07/17/2022] [Revised: 10/07/2022] [Accepted: 11/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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After the revision of the Fertilizer Regulation (EC 2019/1009), biomass ash can be used as component material for soil improvers to be placed on the EU market. This provides opportunities for large scale recycling of biomass ash. However, this material cannot be directly applied to soil without stabilization by carbonation, which also creates an opportunity for CO2 capture and storage. Here, accelerated carbonation in an atmospheric fixed-bed reactor (AFR) was applied to prepare ash granules (AG). Relative humidity of gas, temperature, reaction time and CO2 concentration were optimized and further tested in a closed high-pressure reactor (HPR). Materials resulting from both reactors were compared with those obtained after 1-year of carbonation under atmospheric conditions. This study showed that AFR accelerated tests resulted in a significant reduction of the reaction time than HPR to achieve a similar pH adjustment. Also, under 100 vol.% CO2 atmospheric conditions, pH and electrical conductivity reached target values faster than under 15 vol.% CO2 conditions. Based on results obtained here we recommend AFR operating at 25 °C and 100 vol.% CO2 for 20 h, as the optimal procedure for stabilization of AG. In this study we provide evidence that accelerated carbonation enables a much faster and cost-efficient preparation of potentially valuable soil additives than natural carbonation. Also, leaching tests revealed that plant nutrient availability (B, Mg, Mn, Mo and P) was increased under accelerated carbonation compared to natural carbonation. The present work paves the way towards the development of optimized protocols to effectively recycle biomass ashes for soil recovery.
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- N Cruz
- CESAM & Department of Environment and Planning, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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- CESAM & Department of Environment and Planning, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Géosciences Environnement Toulouse (GET), CNRS, IRD, Université de Toulouse, 31400 Toulouse, France
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- Wageningen Environmental Research (WUR), PO Box 47, 6700 AA Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- CESAM & Department of Environment and Planning, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- CESAM & Department of Environment and Planning, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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CO2 sequestration by direct mineral carbonation of municipal solid waste incinerator fly ash in ammonium salt solution: Performance evaluation and reaction kinetics. Sep Purif Technol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2023.123103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Shi M, Duan H, Feng L, Xiao M, He Q, Yan S. Sustainable ammonia recovery from anaerobic digestion effluent through pretreating the feed by biomass ash. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.122655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Smenderovac E, Emilson C, Porter T, Morris D, Hazlett P, Diochon A, Basiliko N, Bélanger N, Markham J, Rutherford PM, van Rees K, Jones T, Venier L. Forest soil biotic communities show few responses to wood ash applications at multiple sites across Canada. Sci Rep 2022; 12:4171. [PMID: 35264620 PMCID: PMC8907164 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-07670-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2021] [Accepted: 02/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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There is interest in utilizing wood ash as an amendment in forestry operations as a mechanism to return nutrients to soils that are removed during harvesting, with the added benefit of diverting this bioenergy waste material from landfill sites. Existing studies have not arrived at a consensus on what the effects of wood ash amendments are on soil biota. We collected forest soil samples from studies in managed forests across Canada that were amended with wood ash to evaluate the effects on arthropod, bacterial and fungal communities using metabarcoding of F230, 16S, 18S and ITS2 sequences as well as enzyme analyses to assess its effects on soil biotic function. Ash amendment did not result in consistent effects across sites, and those effects that were detected were small. Overall, this study suggests that ash amendment applied to managed forest systems in amounts (up to 20 Mg ha-1) applied across the 8 study sties had little to no detectable effects on soil biotic community structure or function. When effects were detected, they were small, and site-specific. These non-results support the application of wood ash to harvested forest sites to replace macronutrients (e.g., calcium) removed by logging operations, thereby diverting it from landfill sites, and potentially increasing stand productivity.
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- Emily Smenderovac
- Great Lakes Forestry Centre, Sault Ste. Marie, Natural Resources Canada, P6A 2E5, Canada.
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- Great Lakes Forestry Centre, Sault Ste. Marie, Natural Resources Canada, P6A 2E5, Canada
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- Great Lakes Forestry Centre, Sault Ste. Marie, Natural Resources Canada, P6A 2E5, Canada
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- Centre for Northern Forest Ecosystem Research, Ontario Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry, Thunder Bay, P7E 2V6, Canada
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- Great Lakes Forestry Centre, Sault Ste. Marie, Natural Resources Canada, P6A 2E5, Canada
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- University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, R3T 2N2, Canada
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- University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, S7N 5B5, Canada
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- Great Lakes Forestry Centre, Sault Ste. Marie, Natural Resources Canada, P6A 2E5, Canada
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- Great Lakes Forestry Centre, Sault Ste. Marie, Natural Resources Canada, P6A 2E5, Canada
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Poblete R, Cortes E, Munizaga-Plaza JA. Carbon dioxide emission control of a vermicompost process using fly ash. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 803:150069. [PMID: 34525716 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.150069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2021] [Revised: 08/15/2021] [Accepted: 08/28/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Composting and vermicomposting generate a valuable product rich in plant nutrients and at the same time, reduce environmental pollution. However, along with these processes and in relation to the metabolism of the microorganism and the worms present in the vermicomposting, CO2 is emitted to the atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect. Taking these issues into account, different masses of fly ash were used to study the control of the CO2 of the gas coming from a vermicomposting process and to evaluate the possibility of using the adsorbent as fertilizer in the culture of lettuce Lactuca sativa. Along the vermicomposting process, an increase in the concentration of CO2 emissions was observed, with a maximum level of emission at the day 20 of the process and an average of 770 mg/L in air. After the adsorption process, the CO2 concentration was lower due to the effect of the fly ash that was able to trap the emitted gas. The percentage of CO2 adsorption shows maximum values of 55.5, 58.1 and 63.8% with 0.5, 1 and 1.5 kg of fly ash, respectively. The CO2 uptake capacities of the different loads of fly ash used were 3.39, 7.03 and 6.84 mmol CO2/g sorbent with 0.5, 1 and 1.5 kg of fly ash, respectively. After five weeks of sowing L. sativa, it was observed that when no fly ash was used in the soil, the length of the stem was 10.2 cm. Then, the length of the stem was 22 cm, and 16 cm when 10% of fly ash was applied and not applied in the adsorption process, getting a significant correlation between the load of fly ash and the length of the stem. The r when fly ash was used in the adsorption process was 0.9817 and 0.9811 when no ash fly was used in the process.
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- Rodrigo Poblete
- Universidad Católica del Norte, Facultad de Ciencias del Mar, Escuela de Prevención de Riesgos y Medioambiente, Coquimbo, Chile.
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- Universidad Católica del Norte, Facultad de Ciencias del Mar, Escuela de Prevención de Riesgos y Medioambiente, Coquimbo, Chile
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- Universidad Católica del Norte, Facultad de Ciencias del Mar, Escuela de Prevención de Riesgos y Medioambiente, Coquimbo, Chile
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Kurzemann FR, Fernández-Delgado Juárez M, Probst M, Gómez-Brandón M, Partl C, Insam H. Effect of biomass fly ashes from fast pyrolysis bio-oil production on soil properties and plant yield. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2021; 298:113479. [PMID: 34385113 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.113479] [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: 04/26/2021] [Revised: 07/13/2021] [Accepted: 08/03/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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A globally increased demand for fuels and environmental concerns regarding fossil sources call for sustainable alternatives. Fast pyrolysis is a promising approach for converting different types of biomass to renewable Fast Pyrolysis Bio-Oil (FPBO) that can be used for heating, power generation and mobility. Side-products emerging from the process include low calorific gases and charcoal. Both are further combusted to generate energy for the process. From the charcoal, the process leaves behind fly ashes (FAs) that contain macro- and micronutrients. In this regard, FPBO-FAs might present valuable soil fertilizers, but also bear the risk of soil heavy metal (HM) contamination. In this study, the risk and potential benefit of FPBO-FAs derived from three different biomass sources (bark, forest residue and Miscanthus sp.) as soil amendments was tested. Twice, in autumn 2017 and 2018, FPBO-FAs were applied to the field (500 kg ash ha-1 y-1) in a grassland experiment. Neither physico-chemical and microbiological soil properties nor plant yield were affected following FPBO-FAs application. Seasonal differences and changes from year to year, however, were evident, both for some soil and plant properties. The lack of effects on (i) plant yield, (ii) soil microbiological and physicochemical properties, (iii) heavy metal concentrations in soil and plant suggest that the product may safely be applied. The fact that these field-trial results are in discordance with previous greenhouse trials suggest, however, that long-term trials would be needed.
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- Felix R Kurzemann
- Department of Microbiology, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, 6020, Austria.
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- Department of Microbiology, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, 6020, Austria; Department for Civil and Environmental Engineering Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, 7491, Norway
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- Department of Microbiology, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, 6020, Austria
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- Department of Microbiology, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, 6020, Austria
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Feng L, Liang F, Xu L, Ji L, He Q, Yan S. Simultaneous biogas upgrading, CO 2 sequestration, and biogas slurry decrement using biomass ash. WASTE MANAGEMENT (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2021; 133:1-9. [PMID: 34333376 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2021.07.029] [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: 07/17/2021] [Accepted: 07/20/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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A novel system for simultaneous biogas upgrading, CO2 sequestration, and biogas slurry decrement was established by adding biomass ash into biogas slurry to form a renewable CO2 mixture absorbent. After CO2 saturation, the CO2-rich mixture absorbent could be applied for plant growth. When the mass ratio of liquid to solid was 4:1, CO2 absorption capacity of this mixture absorbent reached up to 97.33 g-CO2/kg-biomass-ash, which was about 135% higher than that of the biomass ash-water mixture. The highest value of 129.94 g-CO2/kg-biomass-ash was obtained at a liquid-solid ratio of 99:1. When the TS concentration of anaerobic digestion feedstock was higher than 16 wt% and the water content of CO2-rich absorbent was about 50 wt%, more than 80% of biogas slurry can be adsorbed by the biomass ash. If the biomass ash with a CO2 absorption capacity of 100 g-CO2/kg was adopted and its transportation distance was less than 45 km, the biogas upgrading cost could be lower than the global average level (about RMB¥ 0.7/Nm3-biogas) when using the novel system proposed in this study.
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- Liang Feng
- College of Engineering, Huazhong Agricultural University, No.1, Shizishan Street, Hongshan District, Wuhan 430070, PR China; Key Laboratory of Agricultural Equipment in Mid-lower Yangtze River, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Wuhan 430070, PR China
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- College of Engineering, Huazhong Agricultural University, No.1, Shizishan Street, Hongshan District, Wuhan 430070, PR China; Key Laboratory of Agricultural Equipment in Mid-lower Yangtze River, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Wuhan 430070, PR China
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- College of Engineering, Huazhong Agricultural University, No.1, Shizishan Street, Hongshan District, Wuhan 430070, PR China; Key Laboratory of Agricultural Equipment in Mid-lower Yangtze River, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Wuhan 430070, PR China
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- College of Engineering, Huazhong Agricultural University, No.1, Shizishan Street, Hongshan District, Wuhan 430070, PR China; Key Laboratory of Agricultural Equipment in Mid-lower Yangtze River, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Wuhan 430070, PR China
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- College of Engineering, Huazhong Agricultural University, No.1, Shizishan Street, Hongshan District, Wuhan 430070, PR China; Key Laboratory of Agricultural Equipment in Mid-lower Yangtze River, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Wuhan 430070, PR China.
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- College of Engineering, Huazhong Agricultural University, No.1, Shizishan Street, Hongshan District, Wuhan 430070, PR China; Key Laboratory of Agricultural Equipment in Mid-lower Yangtze River, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Wuhan 430070, PR China.
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Pędziwiatr A, Potysz A, Uzarowicz Ł. Combustion wastes from thermal power stations and household stoves: A comparison of properties, mineralogical and chemical composition, and element mobilization by water and fertilizers. WASTE MANAGEMENT (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2021; 131:136-146. [PMID: 34120079 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2021.05.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2020] [Revised: 04/20/2021] [Accepted: 05/27/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Wood and coal combustion generate wastes, which may negatively influence the environment. However, studies concerning coal combustion products serving as soil additives are currently in progress. Hence, this study was conducted to compare properties (mineralogy, metallic element content, and rare earth element content) of combustion wastes of different genesis (ash and soot after wood and coal combustion in households, ash from thermal power stations) and to assess possible risk posed to the soil environment when used as soil additive. This study demonstrated the diversity of chemical and mineralogical features of ashes of household genesis originating from thermal power stations. Ash from household stoves showed a higher concentration of metallic elements (i.e., Zn) compared to those originating from thermal power stations. Antimony (Sb) content in household ash can serve as an indicator of plastic (polyethylene) combustion, which is legally prohibited. Leaching tests using water and common mineral fertilizers showed that ammonium sulfate mobilizes metallic elements (Cu, Zn, Pb) more significantly than potassium nitrate or deionized water. The leaching of metallic elements from household stove's ash certainly excludes the possibility of applying the ash as a soil additive even when the ash contains a source of beneficial elements for plants (i.e., Ca).
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- Artur Pędziwiatr
- Warsaw University of Life Sciences-SGGW, Institute of Agriculture, Department of Soil Science, Nowoursynowska St. 159 Building no 37, 02-776 Warszawa, Poland.
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- University of Wrocław, Institute of Geological Sciences, Cybulskiego St. 30, 50-205 Wrocław, Poland
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- Warsaw University of Life Sciences-SGGW, Institute of Agriculture, Department of Soil Science, Nowoursynowska St. 159 Building no 37, 02-776 Warszawa, Poland
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Vassilev SV, Vassileva CG, Petrova NL. Mineral Carbonation of Biomass Ashes in Relation to Their CO 2 Capture and Storage Potential. ACS OMEGA 2021; 6:14598-14611. [PMID: 34124483 PMCID: PMC8190880 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.1c01730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Accepted: 05/11/2021] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Short-term stored, long-term stored, and weathered biomass ashes (BAs) produced from eight biomass varieties were studied to define their composition, mineral carbonation, and CO2 capture and storage (CCS) potential by a combination of methods. Most of these BAs are highly enriched in alkaline-earth and alkaline oxides, and the minerals responsible for CCS in them include carbonates such as calcite, kalicinite, and fairchildite, and to a lesser extent, butschliite and baylissite. These minerals are a result of reactions between alkaline-earth and alkaline oxyhydroxides in BA and flue CO2 gas during biomass combustion and atmospheric CO2 during BA storage and weathering. The mineral composition of the short-term stored, long-term stored, and weathered BAs is similar; however, there are increased proportions of carbonates and especially bicarbonates in the long-term stored BAs and particularly weathered BAs. The carbonation of BAs based on the measurement of CO2 volatilization determined in fixed temperature ranges is approximately 1-27% (mean 11%) for short-term stored BAs, 2-33% (mean 18%) for long-term stored BAs, and 2-34% (mean 22%) for weathered BAs. Hence, biomass has some extra CCS potential because of sequestration of atmospheric CO2 in BA, and the forthcoming industrial bioenergy production in a sustainable way can contribute for decreasing CO2 emissions and can reduce the use of costly CCS technologies.
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Shah C, Raut S, Kacha H, Patel H, Shah M. Carbon capture using membrane-based materials and its utilization pathways. CHEMICAL PAPERS 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11696-021-01674-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Adeleye AT, Akande AA, Odoh CK, Philip M, Fidelis TT, Amos PI, Banjoko OO. Efficient synthesis of bio-based activated carbon (AC) for catalytic systems: A green and sustainable approach. J IND ENG CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2021.01.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Rouf S, Greish YE, Al-Zuhair S. Immobilization of formate dehydrogenase in metal organic frameworks for enhanced conversion of carbon dioxide to formate. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 267:128921. [PMID: 33190911 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.128921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2020] [Revised: 10/13/2020] [Accepted: 11/06/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Hydrogenation of carbon dioxide (CO2) to formic acid by the enzyme formate dehydrogenase (FDH) is a promising technology for reducing CO2 concentrations in an environmentally friendly manner. However, the easy separation of FDH with enhanced stability and reusability is essential to the practical and economical implementation of the process. To achieve this, the enzyme must be used in an immobilized form. However, conventional immobilization by physical adsorption is prone to leaching, resulting in low stability. Although other immobilization methods (such as chemical adsorption) enhance stability, they generally result in low activity. In addition, mass transfer limitations are a major problem with most conventional immobilized enzymes. In this review paper, the effectiveness of metal organic frameworks (MOFs) is assessed as a promising alternative support for FDH immobilization. Kinetic mechanisms and stability of wild FDH from various sources were assessed and compared to those of cloned and genetically modified FDH. Various techniques for the synthesis of MOFs and different immobilization strategies are presented, with special emphasis on in situ and post synthetic immobilization of FDH in MOFs for CO2 hydrogenation.
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- Shadeera Rouf
- Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Department, UAE University, 15551, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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- Chemistry Department, UAE University, 15551, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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- Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Department, UAE University, 15551, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.
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Dogar S, Nayab S, Farooq MQ, Said A, Kamran R, Duran H, Yameen B. Utilization of Biomass Fly Ash for Improving Quality of Organic Dye-Contaminated Water. ACS OMEGA 2020; 5:15850-15864. [PMID: 32656406 PMCID: PMC7345398 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.0c00889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2020] [Accepted: 06/04/2020] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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Development of innovative methodologies to convert biomass ash into useful materials is essential to sustain the growing use of biomass for energy production. Herein, a simple chemical modification approach is employed to functionalize biomass fly ash (BFA) with 3-aminopropyltriethoxy silane (APTES) to develop an inexpensive and efficient adsorbent for water remediation. The amine-functionalized BFA (BFA-APTES) was fully characterized by employing a range of characterization techniques. Adsorption behavior of BFA-APTES was evaluated against two anionic dyes, namely, alizarin red S (ARS) and bromothymol blue (BTB). In the course of experimental data analysis, the computation tools of data fitting for linear and nonlinear form of Langmuir, Freundlich, and the modified Langmuir-Freundlich adsorption isotherms were used with the aid of Matlab R2019b. In order to highlight the misuse of linearization of adsorption models, the sum of the squares of residues (SSE) values obtained from nonlinear models are compared with R 2 values obtained from the linear regression. The accuracy of the data fitting was checked by the use of SSE as an error function instead of the coefficient of determination, R 2. The dye adsorption capacity of BFA-APTES was also compared with the nonfunctionalized BFA. The maximum adsorption capacities of BFA-APTES for ARS and BTB dye molecules were calculated to be around 13.42 and 15.44 mg/g, respectively. This value is approximately 2-3 times higher than the pristine BFA. A reasonable agreement between the calculated and experimental values of q e obtained from the nonlinear form of kinetic models verified the importance of using equations in their original form. The experimentally calculated thermodynamic parameters including molar standard Gibbs free energy (Δad G m 0) and molar standard enthalpy change (Δad H m 0) reflected that the process of adsorption of dye molecules on the BFA-APTES adsorbent was spontaneous and exothermic in nature. Moreover, the used BFA-APTES adsorbent could be regenerated and reused for several cycles with significant dye adsorption capacity. The remediation capability of the BFA-APTES adsorbent against ARS dye was also demonstrated by packing a small column filled with the BFA-APTES adsorbent and passing a solution of ARS through it. Overall, we provide a simple and scalable route to convert BFA into an efficient adsorbent for water remediation applications.
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- Safana Dogar
- Department
of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Syed Babar Ali School of
Science and Engineering (SBASSE), Lahore
University of Management Sciences (LUMS), Lahore 54792, Pakistan
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- Department
of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Syed Babar Ali School of
Science and Engineering (SBASSE), Lahore
University of Management Sciences (LUMS), Lahore 54792, Pakistan
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- Department
of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Syed Babar Ali School of
Science and Engineering (SBASSE), Lahore
University of Management Sciences (LUMS), Lahore 54792, Pakistan
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- Bulleh
Shah Packaging (BSP) Pvt. Ltd., Kot Radha Kishan Road, Kasur, Pakistan
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- Bulleh
Shah Packaging (BSP) Pvt. Ltd., Kot Radha Kishan Road, Kasur, Pakistan
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- Department
of Materials Science & Nanotechnology Engineering, TOBB University of Economics and Technology, Sögütözü
Cad. 43, 06560 Ankara, Turkey
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- Department
of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Syed Babar Ali School of
Science and Engineering (SBASSE), Lahore
University of Management Sciences (LUMS), Lahore 54792, Pakistan
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Chen TL, Pei SL, Pan SY, Yu CY, Chang CL, Chiang PC. An engineering-environmental-economic-energy assessment for integrated air pollutants reduction, CO 2 capture and utilization exemplified by the high-gravity process. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2020; 255:109870. [PMID: 31786437 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2019.109870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2019] [Revised: 10/18/2019] [Accepted: 11/12/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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In this study, a high-gravity (HiGee) process incorporating CO2 and NOx reduction from flue gas in a petrochemical plant coupled with petroleum coke fly ash (PCFA) treatment was established. The performance of HiGee was systematically evaluated from the engineering, environmental, economic, and energy aspects (a total of 15 key performance indicators) to establish the air pollution, energy efficiency, waste utilization nexus. The engineering performance was evaluated that lower energy consumption of 78 kWh/t-CO2 can be achieved at a capture capacity of 600 kg CO2/t-PCFA. A net emission reduction of 327.3 kg-CO2/t-PCFA could be determined based on six environmental impact indicators. A cost-benefit analysis was conducted using operating cost, product sale, carbon credit, and savings in air pollution fees to present a better technological selection compared to existing carbon capture and storage plants. The waste heat recovery from the flue gas via the HiGee process could be measured via moisture condensation and attendant elimination of white smog emissions. Retrofitted heat recovery and energy intensity up to 131.8 kJ/t-PCFA and 0.21 kWh/t-PCFA were assessed. Finally, a comprehensive analysis of the HiGee process based on three daily load scenarios of CO2 capture scale were conducted, suggesting an optimal operating condition of the HiGee for generating profitability.
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- Tse-Lun Chen
- Graduate Institute of Environmental Engineering, National Taiwan University, 1, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Road, Da-an District, Taipei City, 10617, Taiwan; Carbon Cycle Research Center, National Taiwan University, 71 Fan-Lan Road, Da-an District, Taipei City, 10672, Taiwan
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- Carbon Cycle Research Center, National Taiwan University, 71 Fan-Lan Road, Da-an District, Taipei City, 10672, Taiwan
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- Department of Bioenvironmental Systems Engineering, National Taiwan University, 1, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Road, Da-an District, Taipei City, 10617, Taiwan
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- Safety, Health & Environment Center, Group Administration, Formosa Plastics Group, No. 201, Dunhua N. Rd., Songshan Dist., Taipei City, 10508, Taiwan
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- Safety, Health & Environment Center, Group Administration, Formosa Plastics Group, No. 201, Dunhua N. Rd., Songshan Dist., Taipei City, 10508, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Environmental Engineering, National Taiwan University, 1, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Road, Da-an District, Taipei City, 10617, Taiwan; Carbon Cycle Research Center, National Taiwan University, 71 Fan-Lan Road, Da-an District, Taipei City, 10672, Taiwan.
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Wilberforce T, Baroutaji A, Soudan B, Al-Alami AH, Olabi AG. Outlook of carbon capture technology and challenges. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2019; 657:56-72. [PMID: 30530219 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.11.424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 90] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2018] [Revised: 11/28/2018] [Accepted: 11/28/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The greenhouse gases emissions produced by industry and power plants are the cause of climate change. An effective approach for limiting the impact of such emissions is adopting modern Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology that can capture more than 90% of carbon dioxide (CO2) generated from power plants. This paper presents an evaluation of state-of-the-art technologies used in the capturing CO2. The main capturing strategies including post-combustion, pre-combustion, and oxy - combustion are reviewed and compared. Various challenges associated with storing and transporting the CO2 from one location to the other are also presented. Furthermore, recent advancements of CCS technology are discussed to highlight the latest progress made by the research community in developing affordable carbon capture and storage systems. Finally, the future prospects and sustainability aspects of CCS technology as well as policies developed by different countries concerning such technology are presented.
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- Tabbi Wilberforce
- Institute of Engineering and Energy Technologies, University of the West of Scotland, UK
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- School of Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Wolverhampton, UK.
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Sharjah, P.O. Box 27272, Sharjah, UAE
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- Dept. of Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering, University of Sharjah, P.O. Box 27272, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Dept. of Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering, University of Sharjah, P.O. Box 27272, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates; School of Engineering and Applied Science, Aston University, Aston Triangle, Birmingham B4 7ET, UK
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Mineralogy, chemical composition and leachability of ash from biomass combustion and biomass–coal co-combustion. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019. [DOI: 10.2478/mipo-2018-0008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Ash samples from biomass combustion or co-combustion with coal were analysed. The aim of this study of ash was to determine its mineral and chemical composition, and the chemical composition of solutions obtained during one-step water extraction. Besides the chemical analysis, X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy coupled with energy dispersive spectrometry (SEM-EDS) were applied.
The mineral and chemical composition of ash samples differ strongly. The content of heavy metals in the ash is generally low, but in some samples the limits of the content of some elements determined for fertilizers or soil amendments are exceeded. The relatively poor correlation between the concentration in leachate and bulk content in ash indicates that numerous elements are present in different forms in the studied samples. The results indicate that the potential use of biomass ash, or ash from biomass–coal co-combustion, requires complex studies that explore ash and leachates.
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