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Stabilization Of Basic Oxygen Furnace Slag By Hot-Stage Carbonation Treatment., Rafael M. Santos, Da Ling, Amin Sarvaramini, Muxing Guo, Jan Elsen, Faïçal Larachi, Georges Beaudoin, Bart Blanpain, Tom Van Gerven
Stabilization Of Basic Oxygen Furnace Slag By Hot-Stage Carbonation Treatment., Rafael M. Santos, Da Ling, Amin Sarvaramini, Muxing Guo, Jan Elsen, Faïçal Larachi, Georges Beaudoin, Bart Blanpain, Tom Van Gerven
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Treatment and disposal of Basic Oxygen Furnace (BOF) slag, a residue of the steel production process characterized by high basicity and propensity for heavy metal leaching, is a costly burden on metallurgical plants; a sustainable valorization route is desired. The stabilization of BOF slag utilizing hot-stage carbonation treatment was investigated; this approach envisions carbonation during the hot-to-cold pathway followed by the material after the molten slag is poured and solidified. Three experimental methodologies were employed: (i) in-situ thermogravimetric analyzer (TGA) carbonation was used to assess carbonation reaction kinetics and thermodynamic equilibrium at high temperatures; (ii) pressurized basket reaction carbonation was …
Strategic Selection Of An Optimal Sorbent Mixture For In-Situ Remediation Of Heavy Metal Contaminated Sediments: Framework And Case Study, Yi Wai Chiang, Rafael M. Santos, Karel Ghyselbrecht, Valérie Cappuyns, Johan A. Martens, Rudy Swennen, Tom Van Gerven, Boudewijn Meesschaert
Strategic Selection Of An Optimal Sorbent Mixture For In-Situ Remediation Of Heavy Metal Contaminated Sediments: Framework And Case Study, Yi Wai Chiang, Rafael M. Santos, Karel Ghyselbrecht, Valérie Cappuyns, Johan A. Martens, Rudy Swennen, Tom Van Gerven, Boudewijn Meesschaert
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Aquatic sediments contaminated with heavy metals originating from mining and metallurgical activities of aquatic sediments poses significant risk to the environment and human health due to the fact that these sediments not only act as a sink for heavy metals, but can also constitute a secondary source of heavy metal contamination. A variety of sorbent materials has demonstrated the potential to immobilize heavy metals. However, the complexity of multi-element contamination makes choosing the appropriate sorbent mixture and application dosage highly challenging. In this paper, a strategic framework is designed to systematically address the development of an in-situ sediment remediation solution …