Advances in Slag Utilization for Decarbonization
A special issue of Minerals (ISSN 2075-163X). This special issue belongs to the section "Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2025 | Viewed by 224
Special Issue Editors
Interests: extractive metallurgy; mineral processing; urban mining; mass and energy balances
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Successfully decarbonizing the industrial sector is essential for reaching the target of low climate warming. The metallurgical industry, especially the iron and steel sector, is highly energy-intensive, emits significant amounts of greenhouse gases, and is currently facing the challenge of reducing emissions while coping with a continuously growing demand for metals. One promising approach is the utilization of metallurgical wastes in decarbonization efforts. Among all generated waste streams, slags are notable for their extensive generation and high exergy content in terms of thermal energy and material resources. This makes them a valuable resource with significant potential for recovery, with applications focusing on decarbonization strategies and carbon capture technologies.
In this regard, this Special Issue aims to present the latest advances and breakthroughs related to the use of slags in decarbonization pathways within the metallurgical industry. We welcome submissions focusing on the following topics: (1) heat recovery from the embedded energy in slags; (2) slag recycling for the civil engineering industry; (3) slag recycling for the production of fertilizer; (4) slag composition and properties in steelmaking net zero pathways; (5) extraction of valuable constituents from waste slags; (6) carbon sequestration through slag carbonation; (7) life cycle assessment of ferrous and non-ferrous slags; and (8) optimization of handling and management strategies for slags.
By compiling diverse and high-quality contributions from researchers and industry professionals, this Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state and future potential of slag utilization in decarbonization initiatives.
Dr. Weslei Ambrós
Dr. Bruno Flores
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- slag utilization
- slag composition and properties
- decarbonization
- waste valorization
- reuse and recycling
- co-products
- circular economy
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