Bernal, S.A., Rodriguez, E.D., Kirchheim, A.P. et al. (1 more author) (2016) Management and valorisation of wastes through use in producing alkali-activated cement materials. Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, 91 (9). pp. 2365-2388. ISSN 0268-2575
Abstract
There is a growing global interest in maximising the re-use and recycling of waste, to minimise the environmental impacts associated with waste treatment and disposal. Use of high-volume wastes in the production of blended or novel cements (including alkali-activated cements) is well known as a key pathway by which these wastes can be re-used. This paper presents a critical overview of the urban, agricultural, mining and industrial wastes that have been identified as potential precursors for the production of alkali-activated cement materials, or that can be effectively stabilised/solidified via alkali activation, to assure their safe disposal. The central aim of this review is to elucidate the potential advantages and pitfalls associated with the application of alkali-activation technology to a wide variety of wastes that have been claimed to be suitable for the production of construction materials. A brief overview of the generation and characteristics of each waste is reported, accompanied by identification of opportunities for the use of alkali-activation technology for their valorisation and/or management.
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2016 Society of Chemical Industry. This is an author produced version of a paper subsequently published in Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. | ||||
Keywords: | Engineering; Immobilisation; Clean processes; Recycling; Waste treatment and waste minimisation | ||||
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield | ||||
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Engineering (Sheffield) > Department of Civil and Structural Engineering (Sheffield) | ||||
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Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield | ||||
Date Deposited: | 17 Feb 2016 16:01 | ||||
Last Modified: | 13 Apr 2017 09:01 | ||||
Published Version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jctb.4927 | ||||
Status: | Published | ||||
Publisher: | Wiley | ||||
Refereed: | Yes | ||||
Identification Number: | https://doi.org/10.1002/jctb.4927 |