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Nativio A, Jovanovic O, Kapelan Z, van der Hoek JP. Human health risk assessment framework for new water resource recovery-based bio-composite materials. JOURNAL OF WATER AND HEALTH 2024; 22:652-672. [PMID: 38678420 DOI: 10.2166/wh.2024.168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/30/2024]
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A new type of bio-composite material is being produced from water-recovered resources such as cellulose fibres from wastewater, calcite from the drinking water softening process, and grass and reed from waterboard sites. These raw materials may be contaminated with pathogens and chemicals such as Escherichia coli, heavy metals, and resin compounds. A novel risk assessment framework is proposed here, addressing human health risks during the production of new bio-composite materials. The developed framework consists of a combination of existing risk assessment methods and is based on three main steps: hazard identification, qualitative risk mapping, and quantitative risk assessment. The HAZOP and Event Tree Analysis methodologies were used for hazard identification and risk mapping stages. Then, human health risks were quantitatively assessed using quantitative chemical risk assessment, evaluating cancer and non-cancer risk, and quantitative microbial risk assessment. The deterministic and the stochastic approaches were performed for this purpose. The contamination of raw materials may pose human health concerns, resulting in cancer risk above the threshold. Microbial risk is also above the safety threshold. Additional analysis would be significant as future research to better assess the microbial risk in biocomposite production. The framework has been effectively used for chemical and microbial risk assessment.
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- Arianna Nativio
- Department of Water Management, Delft University of Technology, Stevinweg 1,2628 CN Delft, The Netherlands E-mail:
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- Department of Water Management, Delft University of Technology, Stevinweg 1,2628 CN Delft, The Netherlands
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- Department of Water Management, Delft University of Technology, Stevinweg 1,2628 CN Delft, The Netherlands
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- Department of Water Management, Delft University of Technology, Stevinweg 1,2628 CN Delft, The Netherlands; Waternet, Korte Ouderkerkerdijk 7,1096 AC Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Xie T, Li X, Sun H, Dan Z. Characteristics and factors that influence heavy metal leaching from spent catalysts. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:63393-63406. [PMID: 35459994 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-20280-4] [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: 02/07/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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With the extensive use of nonferrous metals and metal catalysts, solid wastes containing heavy metals release metal ions into soil and surface water through erosion and leaching. This is one of the major threats to the global environment and human health. Studying the characteristics and impact factors of heavy metal leaching from solid waste is a critical part of managing spent catalysts and environmental risk. In this work, the characteristics of and factors that influence leaching and seepage release from typical spent catalysts and lead-zinc smelting slag were studied. The results indicated that metal ions leached more easily in an acidic environment (pH 4.5) and an environment with DOM than in a neutral environment (pH 7.0). Metal ion leaching was favored by a liquid-to-solid ratio of 20:1. The concentrations of metal ions released from the spent catalysts in sequential leaching experiments were higher than those in column leaching experiments. Leaching of metal ions in the presence of different leaching agents and from different spent catalysts can be described by different controlling models of the shrinking core model, but changes in the liquid-to-solid ratio showed no obvious correlation with changes in the metal release mechanism. These results provide important information for spent catalyst management and risk prevention and control.
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- Tianqiao Xie
- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China.
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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Current Practice of Managing the Waste of the Waste: Policy, Market, and Organisational Factors Influencing Shredder Fines Management in Sweden. SUSTAINABILITY 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/su12229540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The recycling-industry residue called shredder fines (fines) presents a disposal problem, incurs handling costs, and reduces resource efficiency in general. This study aims to identify the challenges of facilitating fines valorisation in the Swedish context. Hence, the shredding company perspective of the underlying factors that sustain the current practice of fines management is established by studying the case of a specific shredding company using semi-structured interviews. Utilisation in landfill covering offers the company a secure outlet and a legislatively-compliant low-cost disposal option for fines. Additionally, lack of specific regulatory standards, unfavourable regulation of waste reutilisation, and lack of market demand for secondary raw materials (SRMs) create disincentives to develop valorisation options. Also, the lack of corporate-level focus on the issue has resulted in a lack of organising for and capacities to improve the handling of the material. Initiating fines valorisation needs to challenge these prevailing circumstances and thus necessitates governmental interventions. Simultaneously, favourable conditions for SRM utilisation are needed; that is, established outlets for fines-derived SRMs and clear regulatory and market playing rules that reduce uncertainty and investment risk of developing tailored processes for upgrading and resource recovery need to be available.
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Yang Z, Tian S, Liu L, Wang X, Zhang Z. Application of washed MSWI fly ash in cement composites: long-term environmental impacts. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2018; 25:12127-12138. [PMID: 29455349 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-017-1181-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2017] [Accepted: 12/28/2017] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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In the present study, long-term environmental impacts of compact and ground cement composites, in which 30 wt.% of cement was replaced by washed municipal solid wastes incineration (MSWI) fly ash, were investigated for use in building industry. Consecutive leaching tests over a time span of 180 days were performed in acid water, deionized water, and saline water, respectively, with the accumulative concentration of different elements determined in the leachate. Different leaching behaviors are observed among different potential toxic elements (PTEs). For instance, higher concentrations of V in the leachate were observed from the compact cement composites than those from the ground ones. The concentration of Ba in the leachate increased with the decrease of particle size of the cement composites, and an initial increase in the leaching efficiency of Sn was followed by a clear decline with the leaching time. In addition, kinetic study revealed that the leaching behaviors of potential toxic elements follow a second-order model. The results demonstrated that the addition of washed MSWI fly ash into cement can contribute to the attrition resistance, indicating that the washed MSWI fly ash could be a promising alternative for cement as supplementary building materials.
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- Zhenzhou Yang
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Solid Waste Utilization and Management and Department of Energy and Resource Engineering, College of Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, People's Republic of China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology of China, Shenzhen, 518055, People's Republic of China
- Department of Engineering, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, 2109, Australia
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Solid Waste Utilization and Management and Department of Energy and Resource Engineering, College of Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, People's Republic of China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Solid Waste Utilization and Management and Department of Energy and Resource Engineering, College of Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, People's Republic of China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology of China, Shenzhen, 518055, People's Republic of China.
- The Key Laboratory of Municipal Solid Waste Recycling Technology and Management of Shenzhen City, Shenzhen, 518055, People's Republic of China.
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Yang Z, Tian S, Ji R, Liu L, Wang X, Zhang Z. Effect of water-washing on the co-removal of chlorine and heavy metals in air pollution control residue from MSW incineration. WASTE MANAGEMENT (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2017; 68:221-231. [PMID: 28655464 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2017.06.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2016] [Revised: 06/20/2017] [Accepted: 06/20/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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The present study systemically investigated the effect of a water-washing process on the removal of harmful chlorides, sulfates, and heavy metals in the air pollution control (APC) residue from municipal solid wastes incineration (MSWI), for sake of a better reuse and disposal of this kind of waste. In addition, the kinetic study was conducted to reveal the releasing mechanism of relevant element in the residue. The results show that, over 70wt.% of chlorides and nearly 25wt.% of sulfates in the residue could be removed by water washing. Based on an economical consideration, the optimal operation conditions for water washing of APC residue was at liquid/solid (L/S) ratio of 3mL:1g and extracting time of 5min. As expected, the concentrations of Co, Cr, Fe, Ni, V and Cu in the washing effluent increased with time during the washing process. However, the extracting regime differs among different heavy metals. The concentrations of Ba and Mn increased firstly but declined afterwards, and concentrations of Pb and Zn gradually declined while Cd and As kept constant with the increase of extracting time. It is worth mentioning that the bubbling of CO2 into the washing effluent is promisingly effective for a further removal of Pb, Cu and Zn. Furthermore, kinetic study of the water washing process reveals that the extracting of heavy metals during water washing follows a second-order model.
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- Zhenzhou Yang
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Solid Waste Utilization and Management and Department of Energy and Resource Engineering, College of Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology of China, Shenzhen, 518055, PR China; School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, PR China
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- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, 100083 Beijing, PR China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Solid Waste Utilization and Management and Department of Energy and Resource Engineering, College of Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, PR China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Solid Waste Utilization and Management and Department of Energy and Resource Engineering, College of Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology of China, Shenzhen, 518055, PR China.
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Potential degradation of hazardous dye Congo red by nano-metallic particles synthesized from the automobile shredder residue. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s41204-017-0021-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Singh J, Yang JK, Chang YY. Rapid degradation of phenol by ultrasound-dispersed nano-metallic particles (NMPs) in the presence of hydrogen peroxide: A possible mechanism for phenol degradation in water. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2016; 175:60-66. [PMID: 27038433 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2016.03.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2016] [Revised: 03/10/2016] [Accepted: 03/15/2016] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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The present study was carried out to investigate the degradation of phenol by ultrasonically dispersed nano-metallic particles (NMPs) in an aqueous solution of phenol. Leaching liquor from automobile shredder residue (ASR) was used to obtain the NMPs. The prepared NMPs were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and by X-ray diffraction (XRD). The SEM images show that the diameters of the NMPs were less than 50 nm. An SEM-EDX elemental analysis reveals that Fe was the most commonly found element (weight %) in the NMPs. The FTIR and XRD peaks indicate the presence of metals oxides on the surfaces of the NMPs. The results of the XPS analysis indicate that various elements (e.g., C, O, Zn, Cu, Mn, Fe) are present on the surfaces of the NMPs. The effects of the NMP dose, the initial solution pH, and of different concentrations of phenol and H2O2 on the phenol degradation characteristics were evaluated. The results of this study demonstrate that phenol degradation can be improved by increasing the amount of NMPs, whereas it is reduced with an increase in the phenol concentration. The degradation of phenol by ultrasonically dispersed NMPs followed the pseudo-first-order kinetics. The probable mechanism of phenol degradation by ultrasonically dispersed NMPs was the oxidation of phenol caused by the hydroxyl radicals produced during the reaction between H2O2 and the NMPs during the ultrasonication process.
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- Jiwan Singh
- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kwangwoon University, Seoul 139-701, Republic of Korea.
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- Division of General Education, Kwangwoon University, Seoul 139-701, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kwangwoon University, Seoul 139-701, Republic of Korea.
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Simic V. Interval-parameter chance-constraint programming model for end-of-life vehicles management under rigorous environmental regulations. WASTE MANAGEMENT (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2016; 52:180-192. [PMID: 27039124 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2016.03.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2015] [Revised: 03/14/2016] [Accepted: 03/23/2016] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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As the number of end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) is estimated to increase to 79.3 million units per year by 2020 (e.g., 40 million units were generated in 2010), there is strong motivation to effectively manage this fast-growing waste flow. Intensive work on management of ELVs is necessary in order to more successfully tackle this important environmental challenge. This paper proposes an interval-parameter chance-constraint programming model for end-of-life vehicles management under rigorous environmental regulations. The proposed model can incorporate various uncertainty information in the modeling process. The complex relationships between different ELV management sub-systems are successfully addressed. Particularly, the formulated model can help identify optimal patterns of procurement from multiple sources of ELV supply, production and inventory planning in multiple vehicle recycling factories, and allocation of sorted material flows to multiple final destinations under rigorous environmental regulations. A case study is conducted in order to demonstrate the potentials and applicability of the proposed model. Various constraint-violation probability levels are examined in detail. Influences of parameter uncertainty on model solutions are thoroughly investigated. Useful solutions for the management of ELVs are obtained under different probabilities of violating system constraints. The formulated model is able to tackle a hard, uncertainty existing ELV management problem. The presented model has advantages in providing bases for determining long-term ELV management plans with desired compromises between economic efficiency of vehicle recycling system and system-reliability considerations. The results are helpful for supporting generation and improvement of ELV management plans.
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- Vladimir Simic
- University of Belgrade, Faculty of Transport and Traffic Engineering, Vojvode Stepe 305, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia.
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Singh J, Lee BK. Recovery of precious metals from low-grade automobile shredder residue: A novel approach for the recovery of nanozero-valent copper particles. WASTE MANAGEMENT (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2016; 48:353-365. [PMID: 26525968 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2015.10.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2015] [Revised: 09/28/2015] [Accepted: 10/16/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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The presence of precious metals (PMs) in low-grade automobile shredder residue (ASR) makes it attractive for recycling. This study investigated the leaching and recovery characteristics of two PMs (Cu and Ag) and two heavy metals (Mn and Co) from ASR. The effects of H2O2, leaching temperature, liquid to solid (L/S) ratio, and particle size on metal leaching were determined in an aqueous solution of 0.5M nitric acid. The metal leaching rate was increased with increasing nitric acid concentration, amount of H2O2, L/S ratio and temperature. The leaching kinetics was analyzed by using a second-order reaction model. In the analysis of leaching kinetics, the metal leaching data were well fitted (R(2)⩾0.99) with the second-order reaction model. The activation energy (kJ/mol) for metal leaching was 39.6 for Cu, 17.1 for Ag, 17.3 for Mn and 29.2 for Co. Metal recovery was carried out by fractional precipitation with the addition of advanced Fenton's regent. Metal recovery efficiency was increased to 99.95% for Cu, 99.8% for Mn, 90.0% for Ag and 96.46% for Co with the advanced Fenton's regent. In particular, a novel finding of the PM recovery is that Cu can also be recovered directly from the leachate of ASR in the form of zero-valent copper (ZVC) nanoparticles (NPs). Hydrometallurgical recovery of the metals from ASR using nitric acid is highly efficient.
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- Jiwan Singh
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Ulsan, Daehkro 93, Namgu, Ulsan 680-749, Republic of Korea; Department of Environmental Engineering, Kwangwoon University, Seoul 139-701, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Ulsan, Daehkro 93, Namgu, Ulsan 680-749, Republic of Korea.
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Singh J, Yang JK, Chang YY. Quantitative analysis and reduction of the eco-toxicity risk of heavy metals for the fine fraction of automobile shredder residue (ASR) using H2O2. WASTE MANAGEMENT (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2016; 48:374-382. [PMID: 26482807 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2015.09.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2015] [Revised: 08/20/2015] [Accepted: 09/21/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Automobile shredder residue (ASR) fraction (size <0.25mm) can be considered as hazardous due to presence of high concentrations of heavy metals. Hydrogen peroxide combined with nitric acid has been used for the recovery of heavy metals (Zn, Cu, Mn, Fe, Ni, Pb, Cd and Cr) from the fine fraction of ASR. A sequential extraction procedure has also been used to determine the heavy metal speciation in the fine fraction of ASR before and after treatment. A risk analysis of the fine fraction of ASR before and after treatment was conducted to assess the bioavailability and eco-toxicity of heavy metals. These results showed that the recovery of heavy metals from ASR increased with an increase in the hydrogen peroxide concentration. A high concentration of heavy metals was found to be present in Cbio fractions (the sum of the exchangeable and carbonate fractions) in the fine fraction of ASR, indicating high toxicity risk. The Cbio rate of all selected heavy metals was found to range from 8.6% to 33.4% of the total metal content in the fine fraction of ASR. After treatment, Cbio was reduced to 0.3-3.3% of total metal upon a treatment with 2.0% hydrogen peroxide. On the basis of the risk assessment code (RAC), the environmental risk values for heavy metals in the fine fraction of ASR reflect high risk/medium risk. However, after treatment, the heavy metals would be categorized as low risk/no risk. The present study concludes that hydrogen peroxide combined with nitric acid is a promising treatment for the recovery and reduction of the eco-toxicity risk of heavy metals in ASR.
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- Jiwan Singh
- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kwangwoon University, Seoul 139-701, Republic of Korea.
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- Division of General Education, Kwangwoon University, Seoul 139-701, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kwangwoon University, Seoul 139-701, Republic of Korea.
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Cossu R, Lai T. Automotive shredder residue (ASR) management: An overview. WASTE MANAGEMENT (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2015; 45:143-151. [PMID: 26294011 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2015.07.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2015] [Revised: 07/22/2015] [Accepted: 07/23/2015] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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On the basis of statistical data, approximately 6.5 million tons of ELVs were produced in Europe in 2011. ELVs are processed according to a treatment scheme comprising three main phases: depollution, dismantling and shredding. The ferrous fraction represents about 70-75% of the total shredded output, while nonferrous metals represent about 5%. The remaining 20-25% is referred to as automotive shredder residue (ASR). ASR is largely landfilled due to its heterogeneous and complex matrix. With a start date of January 1st 2015, the European Directive 2000/53/EC establishes the reuse and recovery of a minimum of 95% ELV total weight. To reach these targets various post-shredder technologies have been developed with the aim of improving recovery of materials and energy from ASR. In order to evaluate the environmental impacts of different management options of ELVs, the life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology has been applied taking into account the potential implication of sustainable design of vehicles and treatment of residues after shredding of ELVs. Findings obtained reveal that a combination of recycling and energy recovery is required to achieve European targets, with landfilling being viewed as the least preferred option. The aim of this work is to provide a general overview of the recent development of management of ELVs and treatment of ASR with a view to minimizing the amount of residues disposed of in landfill.
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- R Cossu
- DII Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Padua, via Venezia 1, 35131 Padova, Italy
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- DII Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Padua, via Venezia 1, 35131 Padova, Italy.
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