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Song Z, Zhang X, Tan Y, Zeng Q, Hua Y, Wu X, Li M, Liu X, Luo M. An all-in-one strategy for municipal solid waste incineration fly ash full resource utilization by heat treatment with added kaolin. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2023; 329:117074. [PMID: 36586325 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.117074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2022] [Revised: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 12/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
Abstract
Resourcization has become a popular research topic for the final disposal of municipal solid waste incineration fly ash (MSWI FA). However, the current research is limited to building material preparation or valuable chloride recovery, which may cause resource waste and secondary pollution. A unique process, heat treatment with the addition of kaolin (KL), was presented to achieve complete resource utilization of MSWI FA. The physical properties of ceramsite could be improved by adding KL, and dioxin removal, heavy metals, and valuable chloride separation could be achieved via sintering at 1150 °C. The separation and purification of dust carried by the flue gas during thermal treatment (secondary fly ash) was achieved via wet separation. A building ceramsite with a compressive strength of 24.8 MPa was obtained, whereas dioxin and heavy metal toxicity were far below the standard limits. Heavy metal content was enriched by 12 times, approximately 59.6%, achieved after secondary fly ash separation and purification. A heavy metal product containing 39.5% Zn, 19.1% Pb, and chloride salt containing 41.8% KCl were obtained. This showed a high potential for the developed process to separate multiple valuable elements from ashes. This novel process will further promote the development and application of harmless and resourceful technologies for MSWI FA.
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- Zhijun Song
- School of Resource Environment and Safety Engineering, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China
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- School of Resource Environment and Safety Engineering, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China; Hengyang Key Laboratory of Soil Pollution Control and Remediation, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China.
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- School of Resource Environment and Safety Engineering, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China
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- School of Resource Environment and Safety Engineering, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China
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- School of Resource Environment and Safety Engineering, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China; Hengyang Key Laboratory of Soil Pollution Control and Remediation, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China
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- School of Resource Environment and Safety Engineering, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China; Hengyang Key Laboratory of Soil Pollution Control and Remediation, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China
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- School of Resource Environment and Safety Engineering, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China; Hengyang Key Laboratory of Soil Pollution Control and Remediation, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China
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- School of Resource Environment and Safety Engineering, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China
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- Hunan Qinglian Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd., Hengyang, 421000, China
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Shao Y, Shao Y, Zhang W, Zhu Y, Dou T, Chu L, Liu Z. Preparation of municipal solid waste incineration fly ash-based ceramsite and its mechanisms of heavy metal immobilization. WASTE MANAGEMENT (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2022; 143:54-60. [PMID: 35219968 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2022.02.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2021] [Revised: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 02/18/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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With an increase in municipal solid waste incineration (MSWI) fly ash and its dangerous characteristics, the manner of its disposal has caused widespread concerns. In this study, ceramsite was prepared by using MSWI fly ash, civil sludge, and contaminated soil as the main raw materials; then, a certain proportion of clay was added as an additive. The optimum MSWI fly ash content and sintering conditions were investigated, and the immobilization mechanisms of heavy metals were explored. Based on the obtained results, the optimum preparation conditions were a preheating temperature of 400 °C, a preheating time of 10 min, a sintering temperature of 1150 °C, and a sintering time of 20 min. Moreover, the optimal raw material ratio of MSWI fly ash, civil sludge, contaminated soil, and flint clay was 30%:40%:15%:15%. Under these optimum preparation conditions, the obtained ceramsite showed the following excellent performance parameters: a 1-h water absorption of 0.97%, bulk density of 998.7 kg/m3, and cylindrical compressive strength of 37.84 MPa. Furthermore, the leaching of heavy metals was far less than the standard GB5085.3-2007. The immobilization of heavy metals in the ceramsite was mainly caused by the glass phase encapsulation and the formation of new crystal phase with the heavy metals. In addition, the generation of aluminosilicates played a positive role in the immobilization of heavy metals. Thus, the reuse of MSWI fly ash by preparing fly ash-based ceramsite is one of the effective methods for reducing solid wastes.
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- Yingying Shao
- Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Advanced Materials Institute, Shandong Engineering Research Centre of Municipal Sludge Disposal, Jinan 250014, China
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- Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Advanced Materials Institute, Shandong Engineering Research Centre of Municipal Sludge Disposal, Jinan 250014, China
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- Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Advanced Materials Institute, Shandong Engineering Research Centre of Municipal Sludge Disposal, Jinan 250014, China
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- Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Advanced Materials Institute, Shandong Engineering Research Centre of Municipal Sludge Disposal, Jinan 250014, China.
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- Shandong Yongzheng Industrial Technology Research Institute Co. Ltd, Binzhou 256600, China
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- Shuifa Group Co. Ltd, Jinan 250215, China
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The Influence of Sewage Sludge Content and Sintering Temperature on Selected Properties of Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate. MATERIALS 2021; 14:ma14123363. [PMID: 34204489 PMCID: PMC8234776 DOI: 10.3390/ma14123363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2021] [Revised: 06/12/2021] [Accepted: 06/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Wastewater treatment processes produce sewage sludge (SS), which, in line with environmental sustainability principles, can be a valuable source of matter in the production of lightweight expanded clay aggregate (LECA). The literature on the influence of SS content and sintering temperature on the properties of LECA is scarce. This paper aims to statistically evaluate the effects of SS content and sintering temperature on LECA physical properties. Total porosity, pore volume, and apparent density were determined with the use of a density analyzer. A helium pycnometer was utilized to determine the specific density. Closed porosity was calculated. The test results demonstrated a statistically significant influence of the SS content on the specific density and water absorption of LECA. The sintering temperature had a significant effect on the specific density, apparent density, total porosity, closed porosity, total volume of pores, and water absorption. It was proved that a broad range of the SS content is admissible in the raw material mass for the production of LECA.
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