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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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Affiliation(s)
- 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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Jeong H, Jang KS. Catalysis of Silver and Bismuth in Various Epoxy Resins. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:439. [PMID: 38337330 DOI: 10.3390/polym16030439] [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: 12/23/2023] [Revised: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Epoxy resins find extensive utility across diverse applications owing to their exceptional adhesion capabilities and robust mechanical and thermal characteristics. However, the demanding reaction conditions, including extended reaction times and elevated reaction temperature requirements, pose significant challenges when using epoxy resins, particularly in advanced applications seeking superior material properties. To surmount these limitations, the conventional approach involves incorporating organic catalysts. Within the ambit of this investigation, we explored the catalytic potential of metallic powders, specifically bismuth (Bi) and silver (Ag), in epoxy resins laden with various curing agents, such as diacids, anhydrides, and amines. Metallic powders exhibited efficacious catalytic activity in epoxy-diacid and epoxy-anhydride systems. In contrast, their influence on epoxy-amine systems was rendered negligible, attributed to the absence of requisite carboxylate functional groups. Additionally, the catalytic performance of Bi and Ag are different, with Bi displaying superior efficiency owing to the presence of inherent metal oxide layers on its powder surfaces. Remarkably, the thermal and mechanical properties of uncatalyzed, fully cured epoxy resins closely paralleled those of their catalyzed counterparts. These findings accentuate the potential of Bi and Ag metal catalysts, particularly in epoxy-diacid and epoxy-anhydride systems, spanning a spectrum of epoxy-based applications. In summary, this investigation elucidates the catalytic capabilities of Bi and Ag metal powders, underscoring their ability to enhance the curing rate of epoxy resin systems involving diacids and anhydrides but not amines. This research points toward a promising trajectory for multifarious epoxy-related applications.
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- Hayun Jeong
- Department of Polymer Engineering, School of Chemical and Materials Engineering, The University of Suwon, Hwaseong 18323, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Polymer Engineering, School of Chemical and Materials Engineering, The University of Suwon, Hwaseong 18323, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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Giuri A, Striani R, Carallo S, Colella S, Rizzo A, Mele C, Bagheri S, Seiti M, Ferraris E, Corcione CE. Waste Carbon Ashes/PEDOT:PSS Nano-Inks for Printing of Supercapacitors. Electrochim Acta 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2022.141780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Striani R, Stasi E, Giuri A, Seiti M, Ferraris E, Esposito Corcione C. Development of an Innovative and Green Method to Obtain Nanoparticles in Aqueous Solution from Carbon-Based Waste Ashes. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:577. [PMID: 33668967 PMCID: PMC7996565 DOI: 10.3390/nano11030577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2021] [Revised: 02/13/2021] [Accepted: 02/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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In this study, an original and green procedure to produce water-based solutions containing nanometric recycled carbon particles is proposed. The nanometric particles are obtained starting from carbon waste ashes, produced by the wooden biomass pyro-gasification plant CMD (Costruzioni motori diesel) ECO20. The latter is an integrated system combining a downdraft gasifier, a spark-ignition internal combustion engine, an electric generator and syngas cleaning devices, and it can produce electric and thermal power up to 20 kWe and 40 kWth. The carbon-based ashes (CA) produced by the CMD ECO20 plant were, first, characterized by using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and microcomputed tomography (microCT). Afterward, they were reduced in powder by using a milling mortar and analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectrometry, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), X-ray diffraction (WAXD) and Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. The optimization of an original procedure to reduce the dimensions of the ashes in an aqueous solution was then developed by using ball milling and sonication techniques, and the nanometric dimensions of the particles dispersed in water were estimated by dynamic light scattering (DLS) measurements in the order of 300 nm. Finally, possible industrial applications for the nanomaterials obtained from the waste ashes are suggested, including, for example, inks for Aerosol Jet® Printing (AJ® P).
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- Raffaella Striani
- Dipartimento di Ingegneria dell’Innovazione, Università del Salento, 73100 Lecce, Italy; (R.S.); (E.S.)
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria dell’Innovazione, Università del Salento, 73100 Lecce, Italy; (R.S.); (E.S.)
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Campus de Nayer, KU Leuven, 2860 Sint-Katelijne-Waver, Belgium; (M.S.); (E.F.)
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- Istituto di Nanotecnologia CNR-Nanotec, Polo di Nanotecnologia c/o Campus Ecotekne, Via Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy;
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Campus de Nayer, KU Leuven, 2860 Sint-Katelijne-Waver, Belgium; (M.S.); (E.F.)
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Campus de Nayer, KU Leuven, 2860 Sint-Katelijne-Waver, Belgium; (M.S.); (E.F.)
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria dell’Innovazione, Università del Salento, 73100 Lecce, Italy; (R.S.); (E.S.)
- Istituto di Nanotecnologia CNR-Nanotec, Polo di Nanotecnologia c/o Campus Ecotekne, Via Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy;
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Esposito Corcione C, Ferrari F, Striani R, Visconti P, Greco A. Recycling of organic fraction of municipal solid waste as an innovative precursor for the production of bio-based epoxy monomers. WASTE MANAGEMENT (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2020; 109:212-221. [PMID: 32413725 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2020.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2020] [Revised: 05/01/2020] [Accepted: 05/04/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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This paper reports the preparation of newly synthesized bio-epoxy monomers, suitable for replacing petrochemical-derived epoxy resins. An original green method able to produce epoxy monomers starting from neat carbohydrates, waste flours, and even from the organic fraction of municipal solid waste (OFMSW), was here proposed. Hence, for the first time, the epoxidation of carbohydrates was attained only through the exposition to UV and ozone radiation, without using any organic solvent to carry out the reaction. Besides the innovation in the epoxidation method, this work explored the possibility of valorizing waste materials, by recycling carbohydrate scraps; in particular, the exposition of waste flours and municipal solid waste to UV and ozone and their consequent epoxidation allowed obtaining green precursors for the production of a bio-based epoxy resin. Applicability and suitability of the synthesized compounds for epoxy monomers were investigated by curing experiments with a selected amount of a model cycloaliphatic amine-type hardener, i.e. isophorodiamine (IPDA).
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- Department of Engineering for Innovation, University of Salento, Lecce 73100, Italy.
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- Department of Engineering for Innovation, University of Salento, Lecce 73100, Italy.
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- Department of Engineering for Innovation, University of Salento, Lecce 73100, Italy.
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- Department of Engineering for Innovation, University of Salento, Lecce 73100, Italy.
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Stasi E, Giuri A, Ferrari F, Armenise V, Colella S, Listorti A, Rizzo A, Ferraris E, Esposito Corcione C. Biodegradable Carbon-based Ashes/Maize Starch Composite Films for Agricultural Applications. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:polym12030524. [PMID: 32121560 PMCID: PMC7182920 DOI: 10.3390/polym12030524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2020] [Revised: 02/25/2020] [Accepted: 02/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The aim of this work is the development and characterization of biodegradable thermoplastic recycled carbon ashes/maize starch (TPAS) composite films for agricultural applications. A proper plasticizer, that is, glycerol, was added to a commercial maize starch in an amount of 35 wt.%. Carbon-based ashes were produced by the biomass pyro-gasification plant CMD ECO 20, starting from lignocellulosic wastes. The ashes were added to glycerol and maize native starch at different amounts ranging from 7 wt. % to 21 wt.%. The composite was mixed at 130 °C for 10 min and then molded. The effect of the different amounts of carbon based ashes on the thermal and physical-mechanical properties of the composite was assessed by using several techniques, such as rheology, wide- angle X-ray diffraction (WAXD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), moisture absorption, degradation and mechanical tests. The presence of the carbon waste ashes allows to improve thermal and durability performances of the thermoplastic starch (TPS) films. It reduces the water absorption of starch matrix and strongly decreases the deterioration of starch, independently from fillers amount, enhancing the lifetime of the TPS films in outdoor conditions. In addition, the waste carbon ashes/maize starch films present an advantage in comparison to those of neat starch; it can biodegrade, releasing the plant nutrients contained in the ashes into the soil. In conclusion, this approach for recycling carbon waste ashes increases the efficiency of industrial waste management, along with a reduction of its impact on the environment.
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- Enrica Stasi
- Dipartimento di Ingegneria dell’Innovazione, Università del Salento, 73100 Lecce, Italy; (E.S.); (F.F.)
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- Istituto di Nanotecnologia CNR-Nanotec c/o Campus Ecotekne, Via Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy; (A.G.); (A.L.); (A.R.)
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria dell’Innovazione, Università del Salento, 73100 Lecce, Italy; (E.S.); (F.F.)
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- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università di Bari “A. Moro”, via Orabona, 4, 70126 Bari, Italy;
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- Istituto di Nanotecnologia CNR-Nanotec c/o Dipartimento di Chimica, Università di Bari “A. Moro”, via Orabona, 4, 70126 Bari, Italy;
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- Istituto di Nanotecnologia CNR-Nanotec c/o Campus Ecotekne, Via Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy; (A.G.); (A.L.); (A.R.)
- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università di Bari “A. Moro”, via Orabona, 4, 70126 Bari, Italy;
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- Istituto di Nanotecnologia CNR-Nanotec c/o Campus Ecotekne, Via Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy; (A.G.); (A.L.); (A.R.)
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Campus de Nayer, 2860 KU Leuven, Belgium;
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria dell’Innovazione, Università del Salento, 73100 Lecce, Italy; (E.S.); (F.F.)
- Istituto di Nanotecnologia CNR-Nanotec c/o Campus Ecotekne, Via Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy; (A.G.); (A.L.); (A.R.)
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Graphene Oxide and Oxidized Carbon Black as Catalyst for Crosslinking of Phenolic Resins. Polymers (Basel) 2019; 11:polym11081330. [PMID: 31405139 PMCID: PMC6722651 DOI: 10.3390/polym11081330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2019] [Revised: 08/07/2019] [Accepted: 08/07/2019] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Influence of different graphite-based nanofillers on crosslinking reaction of resorcinol, as induced by hexa(methoxymethyl)melamine, is studied. Curing reactions leading from low molecular mass compounds to crosslinked insoluble networks are studied by indirect methods based on Differential Scanning Calorimetry. Reported results show a catalytic activity of graphene oxide (eGO) on this reaction, comparable to that one already described in the literature for curing of benzoxazine. For instance, for an eGO content of 2 wt %, the exothermic crosslinking DSC peak (upon heating at 10 °C/min) shifted 6 °C. More relevantly, oxidized carbon black (oCB) is much more effective as catalyst of the considered curing reaction. In fact, for an oCB content of 2 wt %, the crosslinking DSC peak can be shifted more than 30 °C and a nearly complete crosslinking is already achieved by thermal treatment at 120 °C. The possible origin of the higher catalytic activity of oCB with respect to eGO is discussed.
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