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Tang P, Javadi AA, Vinai R. Sustainable utilisation of calcium-rich industrial wastes in soil stabilisation: Potential use of calcium carbide residue. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 357:120800. [PMID: 38579471 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.120800] [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: 11/13/2023] [Revised: 03/27/2024] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/07/2024]
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Calcium carbide residue (CCR), a by-product of the acetylene industry, is generated at a rate of 136 million tonnes per year, posing significant environmental risks. This review examines the potential utilisation of CCR in soil stabilisation, focusing on its stabilisation mechanism, performance in improving mechanical properties, environmental safety, and sustainability. The aim is to identify future research directions for CCR-based stabilisation to promote its broader application, and to provide references for managing similar Ca-rich wastes. CCR-based materials demonstrate promising benefits in enhancing various soil properties, such as uniaxial strength, swelling properties, triaxial shear behaviour, compressibility, and dynamic responses, while also reducing the mobility of contaminants. Compared to conventional stabilisers, CCR-based materials exhibit comparable performance in soil improvement, environmental impact and safety, and economic feasibility. However, further research is required to delve deeper into stabilisation mechanisms, mechanical properties, and stability of contaminants for the soil treated with CCR-based materials under diverse conditions.
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- Panpan Tang
- Department of Engineering, University of Exeter, Exeter, United Kingdom.
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- Department of Engineering, University of Exeter, Exeter, United Kingdom
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- Department of Engineering, University of Exeter, Exeter, United Kingdom
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Wagale M, Dandin S, Bokil S, Sathe S. Potential use of fly ash in structural fill application: a review. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:90-108. [PMID: 38036910 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-30968-w] [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: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 11/05/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023]
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Globally, over the years, fly ash (FA) has been successfully used in structural fills as a substitute for conventional infill material. As per the global industry trends and forecast report, the utilization rate of FA in 2021 was 74% in China, 65% in India, and 70% in the United States (US). Despite substantial research being done on the usage of FA as a substitute all over the world, only up to 15% by mass of total produce has been utilized as a replacement for infill soils. This indicates that there is a lot of potential for increased usage. From the view point of increasing the utilization rate, the present study focuses on summarizing the geotechnical properties of FA by taking strength characteristics into account as compared to conventional infill material. Moreover, this review underlines the chemical composition, index, and engineering properties. Firstly, it reviews the current state of the application of FA in structural fills by considering 141 articles that have been published since 2004 to till date. Secondly, it emphasizes the limited literature available on structural fill applications of FA. It also recommends the classification of FA besides the existing ASTM codes. Moreover, considering future research, this review also highlights the gaps in the previous studies, such as the need for amendments in existing standard codes for FA utilization as structural fill.
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- Makrand Wagale
- Department of Civil Engineering, Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University, Pune, Maharashtra, 411038, India.
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University, Pune, Maharashtra, 411038, India
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University, Pune, Maharashtra, 411038, India
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University, Pune, Maharashtra, 411038, India
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Yatsenko EA, Trofimov SV, Goltsman BM, Li W, Smoliy VA, Ryabova AV, Klimova LV, Izvarin AI. Study on the Curing and Foaming of Surfactant-Modified Geopolymer Gels Based on Ash and Slag Waste from Coal Combustion. Gels 2023; 10:19. [PMID: 38247742 PMCID: PMC10815204 DOI: 10.3390/gels10010019] [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: 11/18/2023] [Revised: 12/14/2023] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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This study explores the influence of temperature-time conditions, surfactants, and varied waste compositions on the curing of geopolymer gels, a foam formation with the properties of porous geopolymers. Findings reveal that a 6 h curing period leads to a density of 435 kg/m3 and strength of 0.66 MPa, with notable improvements at 12 h. Comparing 12 to 24 h curing, differences in characteristics remain within 5%, highlighting the 12 h period as more energy-efficient. Sodium stearate-based samples exhibit excellent properties, significantly boosting strength while maintaining overall properties. Microwave curing achieves the lowest density (291 kg/m3) and closely parallels properties of samples cured conventionally for 12 h. However, it leads to complete destruction in sodium stearate-modified gels due to the Dumas reaction, making it unsuitable above 200 °C. Optimal properties emerge from compositions using sodium stearate and oven curing, achieving densities of 334 kg/m3 and strengths of 1.08 MPa (Severodvinsk CHPP-1) and 373 kg/m3 and 1.17 MPa (Novocherkassk SDPP). Although microwave curing allows for high energy efficiency, its high temperature demands necessitate careful material selection. This study offers insight into enhancing geopolymer properties while emphasizing the importance of tailored curing methods for sustainable material development.
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- Elena A. Yatsenko
- Department “General Chemistry and Technology Silicates”, Platov South-Russian State Polytechnic University (NPI), Prosveshcheniya Street 132, Rostov Region, 346428 Novocherkassk, Russia; (E.A.Y.); (B.M.G.); (V.A.S.); (A.V.R.); (L.V.K.); (A.I.I.)
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- Department “General Chemistry and Technology Silicates”, Platov South-Russian State Polytechnic University (NPI), Prosveshcheniya Street 132, Rostov Region, 346428 Novocherkassk, Russia; (E.A.Y.); (B.M.G.); (V.A.S.); (A.V.R.); (L.V.K.); (A.I.I.)
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- Department “General Chemistry and Technology Silicates”, Platov South-Russian State Polytechnic University (NPI), Prosveshcheniya Street 132, Rostov Region, 346428 Novocherkassk, Russia; (E.A.Y.); (B.M.G.); (V.A.S.); (A.V.R.); (L.V.K.); (A.I.I.)
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- College of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China;
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- Department “General Chemistry and Technology Silicates”, Platov South-Russian State Polytechnic University (NPI), Prosveshcheniya Street 132, Rostov Region, 346428 Novocherkassk, Russia; (E.A.Y.); (B.M.G.); (V.A.S.); (A.V.R.); (L.V.K.); (A.I.I.)
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- Department “General Chemistry and Technology Silicates”, Platov South-Russian State Polytechnic University (NPI), Prosveshcheniya Street 132, Rostov Region, 346428 Novocherkassk, Russia; (E.A.Y.); (B.M.G.); (V.A.S.); (A.V.R.); (L.V.K.); (A.I.I.)
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- Department “General Chemistry and Technology Silicates”, Platov South-Russian State Polytechnic University (NPI), Prosveshcheniya Street 132, Rostov Region, 346428 Novocherkassk, Russia; (E.A.Y.); (B.M.G.); (V.A.S.); (A.V.R.); (L.V.K.); (A.I.I.)
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- Department “General Chemistry and Technology Silicates”, Platov South-Russian State Polytechnic University (NPI), Prosveshcheniya Street 132, Rostov Region, 346428 Novocherkassk, Russia; (E.A.Y.); (B.M.G.); (V.A.S.); (A.V.R.); (L.V.K.); (A.I.I.)
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Guo P, Zhao Z, Li Y, Zhang Y, He T, Hou X, Li S. Co-utilization of iron ore tailings and coal fly ash for porous ceramsite preparation: Optimization, mechanism, and assessment. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2023; 348:119273. [PMID: 37832299 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.119273] [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: 06/28/2023] [Revised: 09/23/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023]
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Maximizing the utilization of industrial by-products, such as iron ore tailings (IOTs) and coal fly ash (CFA), is crucial toward sustainable development. This study provides a meticulous insight into the optimization, mechanism, and assessment of the co-utilization of IOTs and CFA for the preparation of porous ceramsite. Micro-CT results revealed that the prepared ceramsite exhibited an exceptional porosity, peaking at 56.98%, with a wide range of pore diameters (3.55-959.10 μm) under optimal conditions (IOTs content at 76%, preheating at 550 °C for 15 min, and sintering at 1177 °C for 14 min), while maintaining good mechanical properties (water adsorption of 1.28%, comprehensive strength of 8.75 MPa, apparent density of 1.37 g/cm3, and bulk density of 0.62 g/cm3). The primary parameters affecting the porosity were identified and ranked as follows: sintering temperature > IOTs content > sintering time. The formation and growth of pores could be attributed to the equilibrium relationship between the liquid-phase surface tension and the gas expansion force, accompanied by pore wall thinning and pore merging. Notably, the prepared ceramsite is both ecologically feasible and economically rewarding, boasting a profit margin of 9.47 $/ton. The comprehensive life cycle assessment (LCA) conducted further highlights the potential of its large-scale implementation for promoting sustainable development. This study provides an innovative strategy for the co-utilization of IOTs and CFA, with advantages such as cost-effectiveness, ecological feasibility and scalability of production.
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- Penghui Guo
- School of Metallurgical and Ecological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
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- School of Metallurgical and Ecological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
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- School of Metallurgical and Ecological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
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- School of Metallurgical and Ecological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
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- School of Metallurgical and Ecological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutrality, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China; Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
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- School of Metallurgical and Ecological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China.
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Wang L, Yao Y, Li J, Liu K, Wu F. A State-of-the-Art Review of Organic Polymer Modifiers for Slope Eco-Engineering. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:2878. [PMID: 37447522 DOI: 10.3390/polym15132878] [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: 06/01/2023] [Revised: 06/22/2023] [Accepted: 06/25/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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In slope ecological restoration projects, reinforcing soil and promoting vegetation growth are essential measures. Guest soil spraying technology can be used to backfill modified soil and vegetation seeds onto the slope surface, resulting in successful ecological restoration. The use of organic polymer modifiers to reinforce soil has several benefits, such as high strength, effective results, and low pollution levels. Organic polymer soil modifiers can be divided into two categories: synthetic polymer modifiers and biopolymer modifiers. This paper provides a thorough review of the properties and interaction mechanisms of two types of polymer modifiers in soil consolidation. The properties of organic polymer modifiers make them applicable in soil and vegetation engineering on slopes. These modifiers can enhance soil mechanics, infiltration, and erosion resistance and promote vegetation growth. Therefore, the suitability of organic polymer modifiers for soil and vegetation engineering on slopes is demonstrated by their properties and potential for improvement in key areas. Furthermore, challenges and future prospects for slope protection technology using organic polymer modifiers are suggested.
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- Lei Wang
- College of Traffic & Transportation, Chongqing Jiaotong University, Chongqing 400074, China
- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Transportation and Civil Engineering Materials, Chongqing Jiaotong University, Chongqing 400074, China
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- College of Traffic & Transportation, Chongqing Jiaotong University, Chongqing 400074, China
- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Transportation and Civil Engineering Materials, Chongqing Jiaotong University, Chongqing 400074, China
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- College of Traffic & Transportation, Chongqing Jiaotong University, Chongqing 400074, China
- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Transportation and Civil Engineering Materials, Chongqing Jiaotong University, Chongqing 400074, China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China
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- College of Transportation, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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Odumade AO, Okafor FO, Ikeagwuani CC. Microstructural and compaction characteristics of tropical black clay soil subgrade modified with lead-zinc mine tailings. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2022; 321:115980. [PMID: 36001912 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.115980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2022] [Revised: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 08/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Lead-Zinc Mine tailings (LZMT) are wastes generated after the extraction of lead and zinc from mined mineral ore, whose disposal mechanism is gradually becoming environmentally unfriendly. For effective recycling of LZMT, this present study utilized a combination of LZMT and Portland limestone cement (PLC) to improve the compaction and microstructural characteristics of tropical black clay soil (TBCS) for use in pavement design and construction. The LZMT and PLC were added to the expansive soil in varying proportions with mix ratios generated from Taguchi orthogonal array. The result obtained for the compaction characteristics showed that the maximum dry density (MDD) increased significantly when a combination of 20% LMZT and 4% PLC were blended with the expansive soil. The increase in the MDD was attributed to the formation of cementitious compounds. In addition, the optimum mix ratio obtained from the unconfined compressive strength of the TBCS, was used for the evaluation of the pore structure characteristics which included porosity, tortuosity and permeability. The result obtained from the analysis that was implemented with a combination of fractal geometry and Bradley and Roth adaptive thresholding image segmentation technique, indicates the possibility of a slight reduction in the strength properties of the modified soil due to its high level of porosity. Also, the permeability and tortuosity values obtained from the present study suggest a slight increase in the permeability of the modified soil-additive mixtures which may not be unconnected to the occurrence of pozzolanic reaction that resulted in the agglomeration and flocculation of the LZMT-PLC modified TBCS. Furthermore, microstructural analysis was executed on the modified TBCS and LZMT using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The result from the FTIR analysis indicates the pozzolanic character of LZMT in the presence of Si-O and Al-O tension bond with the bonds around 1000 cm-1 wavenumber, while the SEM analysis reveals the formation of a cementitious compound in the modified expansive soil-LZMT-PLC mixture.
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- Civil Engineering Department, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Wang W, Lv B, Zhang C, Li N, Pu S. Mechanical Characteristics of Lime-Treated Subgrade Soil Improved by Polypropylene Fiber and Class F Fly Ash. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14142921. [PMID: 35890700 PMCID: PMC9323135 DOI: 10.3390/polym14142921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2022] [Revised: 07/10/2022] [Accepted: 07/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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To improve the limitations of lime-treated subgrade soil (LS), a series of unconsolidated and undrained triaxial tests were conducted to investigate the improvement effect of fiber modified lime-treated soil (PLS) and fly ash modified lime-treated soil (FLS). The test results showed that (1) The deviatoric stress-strain curves of LS, PLS, and FLS were basically of the softening type. (2) The addition of fiber and fly ash improved the ductility and stiffness of LS. The ductility of PLS increased by 134% compared with LS, while the mechanical strength of FLS increased by 53%. (3) The microscopic tests showed that a denser skeleton structure was generated inside LS with the addition of fiber and fly ash. (4) The deviatoric stress-strain curves of LS, PLS, and FLS under different confining pressures were better characterized with the CES curve model. The above results indicate that fiber and fly ash can effectively improve the mechanical characteristics of lime-treated subgrade soil.
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- Wei Wang
- School of Civil Engineering, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing 312000, China; (W.W.); (B.L.); (N.L.); (S.P.)
- Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117576, Singapore
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- School of Civil Engineering, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing 312000, China; (W.W.); (B.L.); (N.L.); (S.P.)
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- School of Transportation, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
- Correspondence:
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- School of Civil Engineering, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing 312000, China; (W.W.); (B.L.); (N.L.); (S.P.)
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- School of Civil Engineering, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing 312000, China; (W.W.); (B.L.); (N.L.); (S.P.)
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Model Test of Bearing Characteristics of Fly Ash Foundation under Cyclic Loading. Processes (Basel) 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/pr10061117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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Based on the vertical cyclic model test of the cement-fly ash mixing pile (CFMP) composite foundation, the effects of different dynamic load ratios on the long-term bearing characteristics of the composite foundation were studied. From the perspectives of foundation cumulative settlement, dynamic stiffness, pile axial force, and pile lateral friction, etc., the bearing mechanism of the CFMP fly ash composite foundation under cyclic load was investigated. By virtue of the assay herein, the authors discovered that the cumulative settlement under different load ratios exhibited the “threshold effect”, which could be divided into the attenuation type and destruction type. When the peak value of the cyclic load was close to the ultimate bearing capacity, the dynamic failure of the pile foundation occurred. The cyclic displacement ratio ranged from 1.05 to 1.23, satisfying the relation of quadratic equation. The cyclic load settlement could be predicted by the static load displacement. During cyclic loading, the proportion of the pile side sharing the upper load decreased persistently, and the fatigue degradation of side friction resistance occurred. The degradation could be alleviated by reducing the water content of fly ash and taking waterproof measures during construction.
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Li X, Hu B, Liu N, Liu X, Liu C, He X, He S. Extraction of alumina from high-alumina fly ash by ammonium sulfate: roasting kinetics and mechanism. RSC Adv 2022; 12:33229-33238. [DOI: 10.1039/d2ra06658k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The reaction mechanism of ammonium sulfate roasting high alumina fly ash is described detailly in this figure.
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- Xiaoying Li
- Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China
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- Research Center for Analysis and Measurement, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China
- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China
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- Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China
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- Research Center for Analysis and Measurement, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China
- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China
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- Research Center for Analysis and Measurement, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China
- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China
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