A Sustainable Methodology for Recycling Electric Arc Furnace Dust

Joseph Hamuyuni, Petteri Halli, Fiseha Tesfaye, Maria Leikola, Mari Lundström

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11 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

In a race to save the planet of its rapidly depleting natural resources, the use of Secondary Raw Materials (SRMs) as replacements in several processes is currently intensively pursued. In fact, this is currently one of the European Union (EU)’s mandates. Valorization of SRMs is consistent with circular economy, where resource efficiency is maximized for the benefit of both businesses and the environment. In line with this mandate, this paper focuses on investigating process phenomena related to hydrometallurgical recycling of Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) dust. In the experimental study, selective dissolution of zinc and other metals is investigated to acquire a recyclable leach residue. Based on the experimental and theoretical investigations, zinc could be extracted from the EAF dust and a recyclable leach residue produced, having chemical composition suitable as a feed material into electric arc furnace.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEnergy Technology 2018 - Carbon Dioxide Management and Other Technologies
PublisherSpringer
Pages233-240
Number of pages8
VolumePart F6
ISBN (Electronic)978-3-319-72362-4
ISBN (Print)978-3-319-72361-7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018
MoE publication typeA3 Book section, Chapters in research books
EventMinerals, Metals & Materials Society Annual Meeting & Exhibition - Phoenix, United States
Duration: 11 Mar 201815 Mar 2018

Publication series

NameThe Minerals, Metals & Materials Series
PublisherSpringer
ISSN (Print)2367-1181
ISSN (Electronic)2367-1696

Conference

ConferenceMinerals, Metals & Materials Society Annual Meeting & Exhibition
Abbreviated titleTMS
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityPhoenix
Period11/03/201815/03/2018

Keywords

  • Alkaline roasting
  • DSC-TGA curves
  • EAF dust
  • Recycling
  • SRMs

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