Valorization of coal fly ash (CFA): a multi-industry review

Coal fly ash (CFA) management has become a global environmental concern due to their impact on the environment and the quantities of the waste generated. However, the utilization of CFA as feedstock in industrial processes is considered a promising option for managing the waste sustainably. The phys...

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Veröffentlicht in:International journal of environmental science and technology (Tehran) 2023-11, Vol.20 (11), p.12807-12822
Hauptverfasser: Nsiah-Gyambibi, R., Sokama-Neuyam, Y. A., Boakye, P., Ampomah, W., Aggrey, W. N., Wang, S.
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Zusammenfassung:Coal fly ash (CFA) management has become a global environmental concern due to their impact on the environment and the quantities of the waste generated. However, the utilization of CFA as feedstock in industrial processes is considered a promising option for managing the waste sustainably. The physical, chemical and mineralogical properties of CFA such as morphology, surface area, porosity, and chemical composition (silica, alumina, iron oxide, titania, etc.) makes it a suitable feedstock for several industrial processes. Few reports have attempted to summarize the utilization of the waste solely in individual sectors. However, little is known about the application of the waste in other sectors such as metallurgy, rare earth metals recovery and oil and gas. A multi-industry review of CFA utilization is needed to fully appreciate the myriad uses of the waste and identify new knowledge gaps. This review exposes the interconnections between different utilization options and identifies research gaps and new possible uses. In addition to the utilization of CFA across multiple industries, the current work also highlights the regulations and health implications associated with management of the waste. The findings give insight about how existing utilization options can be improved, identifies new sectors where the waste can be applied and exposes knowledge gaps to enhance research in the area.
ISSN:1735-1472
1735-2630
DOI:10.1007/s13762-023-04895-9